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Spice Village Resort Periyar Kerala Offers Ayurveda Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Detoxification Wellness Packages, Honey Moon Packages, Lake side Resort, Ayurveda Resort Periyar Kerala
 

A pleasant place to escape from the madding crowds of the cities and towns, Periyar is a nice place to cruise on the lake, a place to enjoy a jungle walk with an opportunity to see the wild animals. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in Kerala, is the Periyar famous for its National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a perennial source of water for the local wildlife. Herds of elephant and sambar, gaur and wild pigs wander down to the lakeside and can be observed from the launches that cruise the lake.

Spice Village Periyar'S Location:
190 kms from Cochin, 130 kms from Madurai Airport, 100 kms from Munnar, 170 kms from Kumarakom Backwaters, 265 kms from Kovalam Beach .

Facilities

Recreation
At the centre of the village is a swimming pool, surrounded by tropical trees and lawns.

Meals
Overlooking it is a buffet restaurant, 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.

Ayurveda
Spice Village has an exclusive Ayurvedic clinic, well-equipped for treatments like Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy, Dhara and other natural therapies.

Spice Village’s Ayurvedic Centre

The Spice Village offers the following therapies at It's Ayurvedic Center under the guidance of an expert vaidyan (Physician) whom you may consult for a fuller understanding of symptoms and appropriate treatment. It is well equipped with a dispensary and qualified resident staff.

Dhara : A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils .and medicated butter milk poured on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems. Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or according to condition.

Sirovasthi : A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.

Pizhichil : A special kind of massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.

Njavarakizhy : A treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of medicated rice concocations. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.

Udvarthanam : A massage with herbal powders. Good for obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according condition.

Massage-General : The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves circulation and restores energy and vigour.

Medicated Steam Bath : The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.

Nasyam : A variety of herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.

Other facilities

• Conference Hall
• Games Room (Carrom, Chess)
• Library
• Evening Entertainment
• Documentaries
• Souvenir Shop
• Laundry Service
• Internet
• Resident Botanist
• Options for Excursions to Periyar Reserve

Water Safari
There are several ways to explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The most popular is by boat, which allows visitors to watch animals drinking at the lakeside. Two hour trips are booked at Spice Village, and the best chance of sighting animals is in the early morning or at dusk. It's an eerie sensation passing by the forest branches which poke out from the water, stretching through the mist like dead men's fingers. Many animals come to the water's edge and it is one of the few places in the world where elephants can be observed at close quarters from the safety of a boat.

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.

Accommodation

Recreating the mood of the local tribal community, our architects have designed individual cottages amongst a landscaped spice garden. Each dwelling is thatched with elephant grass and offers simple luxury and privacy.

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. (To preserve the environment, the furniture has been crafted using pine from Cochin's historic docks.) There is also a telephone, a fan, an en suite bathroom with hot running water, and an efficient laundry service. A verandah runs round the entire cottage, and each dwelling is set in its own land.