The sanctuary is very well-maintained, and charges an entry fee of Rs. 5. A bus being ferried across river Periyar on a contraption made by joining three boats. Thattekad itself has very good lodging facility for bird watchers. The caretaker of the Bungalow, a friendly old man, cooks excellent Kerala food for just Rs. 15 per meal. The sanctuary also has a mini dormitory for Rs 50 per bed, per night.
Good food is available there too.
Toilets are clean. The KTDC reception counter in Ernakulam is unaware of this facility, and had informed us that there is no accommodation in Thattekad.