Spice Village Thekkady - A Cgh Earth Experience
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Award-winning eco-resort in Thekkady with spice gardens and tribal village design
Cottages & Grounds
Spice Village Thekkady offers thatched-roof cottages built in the style of the local Mannan tribe. Each cottage has a private verandah overlooking fruit trees and herb beds, with no TVs to encourage engagement with nature. Guests can explore 12 acres of spice gardens, organic vegetable plots, and a paper-making center that involves visitors in sustainability.
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The Tamarind Restaurant serves Kerala cuisine heavily flavored by local spices, with produce from the resort's own organic garden. A second restaurant offers the 50-mile diet menu, sourcing all ingredients within a 50-mile radius. Master chefs conduct interactive cooking classes showcasing Kerala traditions, and the chef can prepare traditional tribal curries on request.
Wellness & Activities
The resort has an Ayurvedic spa with skilled doctors offering tailored wellness packages, plus daily yoga classes. Guests can join guided nature walks with a naturalist, bird-watching sessions, and pepper vine tours that explain the property's flora. Other on-site activities include tennis, billiards, table tennis, and evening cultural performances with classical dance.
Location & Eco-Credentials
Spice Village is located 1.4 km from the Periyar Tiger Reserve entrance, offering easy access to wildlife and boat safaris. The resort operates entirely off-grid with solar power, water recycling, and composting of food waste. It has received the Best Eco Retreat award from Travel & Leisure India and the Outstanding Achievement Award from India Responsible Tourism.
Family-Friendly Offerings
Families have access to a kids' buffet, board games, and a dedicated games room with activities like vegetable harvesting. The resort offers complimentary afternoon tea with local snacks, and children can join nature-based educational tours about local flora and fauna. Evening entertainment includes Indian classical dance performances and cooking demonstrations suitable for all ages.
- Accommodations: 52 thatched-roof cottages with private verandahs and no TVs
- Dining: 2 restaurants including 50-mile diet menu and cooking classes
- Wellness: Ayurvedic spa with skilled doctors and daily yoga
- Activities: Nature walks, bird-watching, pepper vine tours, tennis, billiards
- Eco-credentials: Solar-powered, award-winning sustainable practices
- Family: Kids' buffet, board games, vegetable harvesting, educational tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
Essential information about Spice Village Thekkady - A Cgh Earth Experience
| 💵 Lowest room price | 153 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
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