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Spice Village
Periyar- Kerala.

Spice VillageSpice Village

Location Adjacent to the periyar wildlife sanctuary 190 kms from kochi (cochin) climate min 15C max 30C.

Spice Village- is in Kumily a small settlement three kilometeres from Thekkady, the main entreance to the Periyar Tigher Reserve. Set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, Spice village is an unprecedented tourist destination, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy south india's wildlife and beauty. The village lies just outside periyar Tiger Reserve and a stay here is the perfect way to appreciate and respect the environment. This is a place for anyone who loves nature somewhere to fill your lungs with fresh muntain air to savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves, to watch young elephant drinking at waters edge. The resort itself provides accommodaiton mothwatering cuisine, and an exclusive swimming pool. recreating the mood of the local tribal community their architects have designed individual cottages amongst a landscaped spice garden. Each dwelling is thatched with elephant grassand offers simple luxury and privacy. Throughout the village the atmosphere is relaxed and enchanting. They can arrange for an exhilarating water safari across lake periyar, a visit to a nearby coffee plantation even a trek deep into the tropial forest.

ACCOMMODATION
Cottage Restaurant

The design of each cottage was inspired by the native tribesmen of periyar, the Oorali nad Mannan who lived in similar dweelings. A number of creature comforts have been added, however, to make your stay a luxurious one. The rooms are spacious and furnished with simple sophistication, terracotta tiled floors, wooden beds and chairs and whitewashed walls, there are also telephone fan an en suite bathroom with hot running water and an effcient laundry service. A verandah runs round the entire cottage, and each dwelling is set in its own land, all the centre of the village is a swimming pool, surrounded by tropical trees and lawns.

FACILITIES

Spice village offers many other facilities an exclusive Ayurvedic clinic well equipped for treatments like Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy, Dhara and other natural therapies. and conference hall, Games roomcomplete with table tennnis, carrom and chess boards and floddlit outdoor badminton court, The highlight though is the garden itself bursting with a rich array of spice trees. Each pants is carefully marked , and there is a botanist at hand to answer any question

RESTAURANT

       
Buffet restaurnat which serves a wide range of traditional indian and international cooking. As you would expect, spices play their part in a menu which changes daily.
Water Safari
There are several ways to explore the Periyar Tigher Reserve.The most popular way is by boat, which allows visitors to watch animals drinking at the lakeside. Two hours trip are booked at Spice Village, and the best chance of sighting animals is in the early morning or at dusk.
Forest Treks
It can be arranged for you to venture deep into the tropical forests accompanied by a tribal guide. you will be dropped off by boat at the far end of the lake, from where you proceed on foot, quickly leaving behind the crowds. It is only safe to travel at certain times of the day, but your guide will know more about the jungle than the wild animals which roam the savannah grasslands and woods.
Cookery Demonstration
For those who want more than just a taste of the delicious kerala cuisine, cooking classes are held by the chef every evening, you get a chance to see for yourself how dishes are so carefully made. you could also try your hand with the earthenware pots and pans and make your own variations of kerala savouries. The kerala fish curry, appam, avial etc. have a very exotic flavour. The method of preparation is so different that it makes Kerla cuisine very distinct and liked by all enough reasons to watch learn and try for yourself.
Tariff (EFFECTIVE 01 MAY 2014 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 ) per night
 
CP
MAP
AP
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Std Villa
7,500
7,500
8,500
9,300
9,300
11,100
Dlx Villa
11,000
11,000
11,900
12,800
12,800
14,600
Extra Person
2000
 
2900
 
3800
 
Two nights Tariff (EFFECTIVE 01 MAY 2014 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 )
 
CP
MAP
AP
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Std Villa
15,000
15,000
16,800
18,600
18,600
22,200
Dlx Villa
18,700
18,700
20,500
22,300
22,300
25,900

Only One Extra Person Above Five Years per Room
Extra person rate on per night basis

INTRODUCTION TO SPICES : You are in spice country and a great opportunity to get to know more about the spice you use daily in your kitchen. The resident naturalist will be happy to take you on a tour of the spice garden and show you around. Later that evening the Chef will demonstrate the art of using spices.

ECO ACTIVITIES : The team of resident naturalist's will take you on a tour of the amazing eco activities that happens at the Village - Recycling of water, solid waste management, solar energy and organic farming. You could also have a hands-on exposure on creating paper from waste.

OTHERS : Yoga, talk by naturalist on the flora & fauna, cooking class, tennis, badminton and pool table

 

Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile : 9810002772, 9910002772.
Email :- reservations@ashextourism.com

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