Spice Village, Periyar

Explore the rustic charm of the Spice Village, Periyar. The exquisite village resort is located in Kumily, a tiny settlement 3 kms off Thekkady. Thekkady is a main entry point to the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve.

The Spice Village is primarily visited for two reasons. One is its closeness to the famous tiger reserve and the other is the Ayurvedic Centre. After day long safaris, the ayurvedic center of the resort is the perfect destination to look for health rejuvenation and energy restoration.

Accommodation:

At the Spice Village in Periyar, you will find a choice of 52 elegant cottages. These are nestled in 8 acres of tamed wilderness. The designs of the cottages are in line with the architectural patterns of the jungle homes of the region. And to lend them a complete natural feel, the cottages have been erected with brick, log and elephant grass. The roofs have been kept thatched.

However amidst all these, the guest’s needs for basic modern comforts have not been totally ignored. Cozy beds, hot showers and contemporary plumbing have been incorporated in them.

Dining:

The Spice Village, Periyar offers you 3 different styles of dining opportunities. You can savor your dishes in the dining hall of the resort or simply carry your plate to the sprawling verandah to bask in the fun of outdoor dining. Otherwise, you can pay a visit to Tiffin Room also. The venue caters light snacks throughout the day.

Spa:

The resort has earned a special place for itself among all the topnotch spa resorts in India for its well equipped Ayurvedic Centre. Like all the other cgh properties, the center offers you magnificent rejuvenation and healing therapies including yoga and ayurvedic massage.

Besides, the resort has expert ayurvedic doctors, who supervise massage and herbal bath process.

Recreation:

Along with spa services, you can also spend your time at the games rooms of the Spice Village, Periyar. The options are available for table tennis, chess and carom. You can also go for a game of badminton at its outdoor venue. This apart, you can go for forest treks, boat rides and cookery classes, while staying at this self-contained resort.