Thennal Jungle Camp, Wayanad: Where the dream begins after you wake up!

If you had a time machine

Thennal is for people who travel back in time to wrap themselves in the real luxury: nature in the raw. Lush green rainforest all around you, a divine silence that only birds and crickets break, and the unique blend of everything man can never create. Welcome to the soul of Wayanad.

Nature knows best. That is why Thennal stays far from commercialisation, why we have roads only where there are no trees, and why we let every grass sprout grow and every butterfly flutter by.

The forest canopy over Thennal, seen from above

Accommodation

In a fairy-tale land where the real luxury is having no luxury at all, every cottage was built without disturbing the forest. You will find that a window beats air-conditioning, and birdsong beats any feed.

Stay

Laterite walls and clay-tiled roofs keep the cottages naturally cool through every season. No Wi-Fi and no TV, only verandas that open onto the rainforest and paddy fields.

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Experiences

We are surrounded by the national parks of Tholpetty, Muthanga, Bandipur and Nagarhole. Our naturalists will take you into the forest, along bird trails and through Wayanad's heritage.

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Spotted deer in the forests near Tholpetty

Wildlife Safari

Tholpetty · Muthanga

Birdwatching on a forest trail in Wayanad

Birdwatching Trails

150+ species

Carved stone at a heritage site in Wayanad

Heritage Trails

Edakkal · Thirunelli

“While we approached Thennal at night, the first thing we saw was a herd of deer welcoming us to this beautiful piece of nature. We felt the warmth and care of nature in the palms of Thennal.”

Vikram M. Sivadas, Cochin

“It was our first experience in the middle of a jungle. We came with fear, but we are leaving with wonder.”

Rubin R. Jacob, Mavelikkara

“Before coming to Thennal, our expectation was 60 out of 100. They gave us 100 out of 100. Beautiful place, courteous staff, always a call away.”

Sharon & Family, Thrissur

“We experienced the raw nature without any harm, the construction was like that. Food and service were excellent.”

Bhavana Prakash, Bangalore

Open dining deck looking out over the paddy fields

Stone pathway winding through the forest

Watch tower deck looking into the forest

Traditional cottage tucked into the forest

Open dining deck looking out over the paddy fields

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Our story

Thennal is a jungle camp built by a few nature-lovers: wildlife photographers, environmentalists, teachers and writers who hold the forest close to their hearts.

Cottage veranda with chairs looking out into the garden — From our rooms and location to every experience, everything is designed to let you stay as close to nature as you can.

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Butterfly on a flower, photographed by Dileep Anthikad — Butterfly garden

Bee-eaters perched in a row — Bee-eaters

Coffee bushes growing under the trees — Coffee

Young bamboo shoots on the forest floor — Bamboo

Elephants in the Wayanad forest — Wild elephants

Tall trees in the woodland at Thennal — Old forest

Indian silverbills on a branch, photographed by Sameh Odeh — Silverbills

Birdwatcher on a forest trail — Bird trails

Green policy

Let nature be

Purified water instead of plastic bottles, waste turned into soil, and a tree planted for every guest, every year.

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Surroundings

Step out of your room and into the home of all. About 70 bird species and 20 kinds of butterflies share the grounds with a garden of indigenous plants, pepper and coffee plantations and hundreds of old trees.

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Thennal Jungle Camp sign set into a hedge

Guest reviews

4.7

729 reviews on Google

What our guests say after waking up to the forest.

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Elmina Jose

October 2026

Google review

We had a lovely stay at Thennal Jungle Camp Resort. The place is beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with so many birds around. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some quiet time away from the usual hustle.

The host was really good, and the service was great throughout our stay. The highlight for me was the night walk just outside the property, such a lovely experience! Overall, a beautiful place with a calm vibe, great hospitality, and a chance to truly enjoy nature. Would definitely recommend it!
Leela Langlois

October 2026 · Holiday · Friends

Google review

I stayed at Thennal for a couple of days and truly cannot recommend it highly enough! It’s one of those places that feels special from the moment you arrive. The property is so serenely beautiful and doesn’t feel separated from its surroundings, as it’s situated right among the trees and surrounded by forest and fields nearby. It really feels as though you are staying within the landscape itself rather than simply looking out at it.

There are several watchtowers on the grounds to sit and look out through the trees, watch for birds, and take in the sounds of the forest all around. I felt as if I could sit there with the binoculars forever. I also had a lovely time wandering around the countryside and spending time by the river. What made the stay particularly memorable was the hospitality. The property managers were extremely gracious, welcoming, and generous with their time. The room was great, everything was comfortable, clean, and very well-maintained. The food was excellent also, and as a bonus the managers have the cutest dog :)

I came away from this experience with wonderful memories, and spent the last morning wishing I could stay longer. Thennal is truly an amazing place and I hope to be back in the future with my family 💚🐘🌱🪺🌷
Dhinesh Rajan

September 2026

Google review

We stayed last week for 5 days. The stay will be in our thoughts forever.

The location is excellent, situated in the border line of the forest and along side paddy fields... If you are looking for a get-away from hustle bustle of the city life, this is the perfect place for you. No AC no TV, only Nature. Whether, was too good, and morning times are mesmerizing with the chirping of the birds, which will wake you up. Good place for bird watchers.

Property Manager - Mr.Anaz & his wife took very good care of our family with a personal touch. Great hospitality. Food was delicious(both veg & non veg), mostly without any heavy spices that affects the stomach. He has a wide knowledge on bird species explained us in detail and took us for a nature walk, along with the naturalist Mr.Arid. There are NO leeches in the property.

Pool is maintained neat and clean. My daughter had very much fun.

Mr.Joshi - the MD of the property was generous to offer us a free family stay, when our car got broke (when we were returning from Kottiyur Temple) down and was left at Kalpetta workshop for repair. Actual plan of 3 days stay, was extended to 5 days later.

Thanks to Thennal Jungle Camp !!!
Priyanka Adarsh

September 2026 · Holiday · Couple

Google review

Something about the canopy mud house was very serene n peaceful..the highlight being the cleanliness of the room- extremely clean!!

The drawback is there's nothing much to do in the property but if u r someone who finds calm in nature n just belch in it this is a great place!!

For us the fact that it was a pet friendly place made it an amazing stay!!
Avantika Chandra

August 2026

Google review

Great place for nature lovers. You're literally living inside a forest - saw tons of birds, insects and even a Malabar Giant squirrel in the property! The hosts Anaz & Fatima are wonderful, warm people who go out of their way to make your stay a memorable one. Highly recommend this place :)
Aman Mohammed

August 2026

Google review

Really enjoyed the stay. Hosts were very welcoming and friendly and food was awesome! Slept to and woke up to the sound of nature.

Recommend if you are into birdwatching or a nature lover in general.
Alenka Bhattacharya

August 2026 · Family

Google review

Loved everything about this place- location, rooms, service, food, behaviour! Thanks to Mr. Anaz, his wife, and the staff members who made our stay an amazing experience!
Usha L

July 2026

Google review

It's a awesome place for wildlife Travelers and bird watchers.

Reviews from Google, shown as written by guests. Rated 4.8/5 on Tripadvisor from 19 reviews.

Plan a stay

Wake up to birdsong, mist and the scent of coffee in bloom.

Tell us when you would like to come and what you hope to see. We will help you plan safaris, treks and trails around your stay, and our naturalists will be happy to walk with you.

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