Spice Village
Kumily |
Thekkady |
Kerala
Spice Village is categorised as Experiential Plantation Resort
Spice Village is a renowned experience resort in Kumily town centre at Thekkady Kerala.
Why Stay Here?
Spice Village is a renowned experience resort in Kumily town centre at Thekkady Kerala.
Reasons to Visit
- Experiential plantation resort located at Kumily, Thekkady
- Located close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve and surrounded by cardamom hills, a resort where you can watch elephants drinking at the water's edge
- Cottages are designed with thatched roof made of elephant grass identical to those on the tribal huts of the region, coir mats, bare stone floors, natural materials, local woodcraft and modern baths
- Larger cottages have a garden attached with benches
- Buffet restaurant, serves a wide range of traditional Indian and international meals. Kerala Cuisine flavored with fresh spices is prepared. Bar is available
- Recreational facilities include swimming pool, badminton, tennis, yoga and meditation centre, library , tennis and volley ball courts, indoor games, evening entertainment
- Tiger Club features pictures, maps, books, periodicals and videos on wildlife
- Ayurvedic clinic, offers treatments and therapies under the guidance of Physician
- Activities offered include Boat safari in Lake Periyar, Trekking, and Spice plantation visit and learn to cook with spices, bullock cart ride, learning to make hand made stationery, cooking demonstrations, forest treks and water safari
- Internet facility is available
- Other facilities include souvenir shop and laundry
- Recommended for wildlife enthusiasts, wellness and experiential travellers
Know It
- It is a property of the CGH Earth (Casino) Group of Resorts that provide the most authentic experience-based stays in South India
- Options for excursions to Periyar Reserve are available
- Located 2 kms from Kumily, which is a base point for visiting Periyar wildlife sanctuary
Recommendations
- Plantation Retreats and Experiential Stays around Thekkady
"Experiential retreat from CGH group offering travellers a plantation experience right in heart of Kumily town. Spice Village offer cottages right within a regenerated spice plantation and created many experiences around it. It is a pioneer who created a destination out of Thekkady and remains one of the most sought after getaway for experiential travellers looking for best of ethnic Cuisine, eco friendly living, spice plantation experiences and Periyar forest explorations. " - Premium Hotels and Resorts in Thekkady
"CGH experiential retreat offering independent cottages with ethnic styling spread over a large spice plantation offering travellers a stylish stay experience around eco friendly living, plantation experiences and standout ethnic Kerala cuisine." - Wellness Getaways in Thekkady
"CGH wellness is build around authentic Ayurveda alongwith Yoga and Meditation, combining together to offer holistic healing solution. The experiential character of the resort makes it a compelling choice for wellness getaway for any experiential traveller. Spice Village is also where guests arrive for 1 week or 2 week stays for serious ayurveda centric stay."
About Thekkady
Thekkady (2500 ft asl) is a stopover on the South India Itinerary on Madurai - Kottayam route known for nature centric experiences connected with Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. more
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Places to Visit
| Popular | Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Periyar Boat Ride |
| Special Interest | Spice farm visit |
Activity
Elephant Junction (Elephant Experience), Bird Watching in Periyar (Bird Watching), Walking in Periyar (Walking), Bamboo Rafting in Periyar (Walking, Kayaking or Canoening or Bamboo Rafting), Gavi Ecotourism (Walking, Jeep Safaris, Kayaking or Canoening or Bamboo Rafting)Excursion
Idukki Dam (45 kms), Cheruthony Dam (47 kms), Calvary Mount (40 kms)
Access
- Nearest Railway Station – Kottayam (107 kms), Kodai Road (123 kms), Alleppey (138 kms)
- Nearest Airport - Madurai (140 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (180 kms), Trivandrum (200 kms)
- Distance from Major Cities - Kottayam (107 kms), Madurai (140 kms), Kollam (160 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (180 kms), Trivandrum (200 kms), Trichur (213 kms), Trichy (241 kms), Coimbatore (280 kms), Calicut (300 kms), Mysore (451 kms), Bangalore (506 kms)