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Spice Village is a Casino Group
Enterprise located in Kumily,
a small settlement 3 kilometres
from Thekkady, the main entrance
to the Periyar Tiger Reserve
in Kerala (South India).
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 mountain air, to savour the rich
fragrance of cinnamon and cloves, to watch young
elephants drinking at the water's edge. |
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| Facilities
at the resort |
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- Luxurious accommodation AC and Non AC
- Swimming pool.
- A landscaped spice garden.
- Buffet Restaurant
- Souvenir Shop
- Internet Access
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Recreation:
At the centre of the village is a swimming pool,
surrounded by tropical trees and lawns. |
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Ayurveda
Spice Village has an exclusive Ayurvedic clinic,
well-equipped for treatments like Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy,
Dhara and other natural therapies. |
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| 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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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 the dishes
are so carefully made. You could also try your
hand with the earthenware pots
and pans and make your own variation
of the Kerala savouries. The
Kerala fish curry, appam,
avial etc. have a very exotic
flavour. The method of preparation is so different
that it makes Kerala cuisine
very distinct and liked by all. Enough reasons
to watch, learn and try for yourself. |
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