The Jungle Bird house with its terrace among the trees

A timber-panelled room with a long wall of windows

The wooden Kerala cottage and the main house

Rooms · Jungle Bird Homestay & Resorts

Three rooms, three ways to be in the forest.

Each room has its own view of the trees. All have en-suite bathrooms with hot water, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is home-cooked.

A timber-panelled room with a long wall of windows onto the trees

Inside the suite, with a writing table and bright curtains

Guests reading on the verandah among potted plants

The crown · top floor

The Sanctuary Suite

Perched on the highest level of the property, the Sanctuary Suite looks out over the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows bring the forest inside, so you can watch birds from a king-sized bed.

It suits a couple wanting privacy, or anyone who needs a quiet place to work with a view of the trees.

The best viewsA 180-degree view of the greenery. Good for the Malabar Grey Hornbill, or for watching the mist roll in over the trees.

Private balconyYour own outdoor space for morning coffee as the forest wakes up.

Room to spread outA generous floor plan with a seating area for reading after a day on the trails.

King-sized bed
En-suite, hot & cold water
Private balcony
Air-conditioning & fans
Writing desk with forest view
High-speed Wi-Fi
Tea & coffee things
Large wardrobe

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Guests reading and drawing on the verandah

The side of the house with garden seating

Mid-canopy · shaded

The Forest View Room

Placed for privacy and shade, the Forest View Room brings the life of the forest to your bedside. Its large windows are filled with the greens of the canopy and the movement of forest life.

A cool, quiet place after a long day of trekking or birdwatching, whether you’re reading or just listening to the cicadas.

Eye level with natureUnlike the Suite’s panorama, this room sits level with the mid-canopy, where squirrels, butterflies and smaller birds come close.

Naturally coolDense foliage keeps it cool and airy, away from the tropical sun.

QuietTucked away from the main common areas for an extra layer of seclusion.

Queen-sized bed
Large picture windows
En-suite with hot water
Air-conditioning & fans
Seating corner
Wi-Fi, if you want it
Eco-friendly toiletries
Room for trekking gear

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A large room with a sofa, coffee table and double bed

A room with a writing table and a second bed

A birding group being welcomed with tender coconuts in the garden

By the dining room · sleeps 3–4

The Family Nest

Built to keep a family or a group of birding friends together without giving up comfort. There’s room to move, play and rest, and a living space for sharing the day’s sightings or a game in the evening.

Our largest roomComfortable for families or small groups of three or four adults.

Made for planningA seating area for mapping out tomorrow’s route over evening snacks.

Child-friendlySafe, accessible, and close to the dining area for meals and hot water.

1 king + 1 queen or twin beds
Sofa & coffee table
Large en-suite, hot water
Board games & books
Extra wardrobe space
Air-conditioning & fans
Tea & coffee for everyone
Wi-Fi for several devices

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Our second house

Jungle Bird Resorts

The resort’s Forest View rooms have queen beds, large picture windows and en-suite bathrooms, with the same breakfasts and the same guides. Tell us about your group and we’ll suggest the house that suits you.

A Jungle Bird Resorts room with twin beds

A Jungle Bird Resorts room with a Kathakali mask on the wall

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