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Shalimar
Spice Garden
Thekkady
Kerala
Welcome
to Shalimar Spice Garden, on the side of the Western Ghat mountain
ranges of Kerala, the nature retreat nonpareil, where you can
relax and rejuvenate completely. Shalimar Spice Garden is a
perfect blend of European and Indian living without diluting
the rich heritage of Kerala. The resort merges with the spice
gardens that encompass it, is the verdant landscape bordering
the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The architecture of the cottages
is a fusion of Indian concepts and Western comfort. With its
natural environment and ambience, Shalimar is the perfect place
to be, for you to get closer to nature. The pace of life here
is so easy and peaceful that even the birds and the butterflies
do not seem to be in a hurry. The in-house restaurant provides
a cosy atmosphere. The swimming pool and surrounds transport
you into another world seemingly untouched by man. The excellent
Ayurveda and Yoga center with accent on hygiene completes the
facilities. There is even a library with a fireplace where one
can curl up with a book during the chilly evenings. Shalimar
Spice Garden is located in a village called Murikkady,
6 kms from Thekkady on the fringes of the world- famous Periyar
Tiger Reserve. At an altitude of 800 meters above sea level,
the climate here is both temperate and salubrious. Shalimar
is easily accessible from Trivandrum/ Kovalam (255 kms- 6 hours),
Cochin (185 kms- 4 1/2 hrs) and Madurai (140 kms kms- 3 hrs).
The nearest railway station is Kottayam (100 kms- 3 1/2 hrs).
The journey by road itself is an experience, passing through
bustling towns in the plains, rubber plantations on the foothills
and undulating tea gardens on the mountains.
| Accommodation |
| The
lush foliage of the coffee, cardamom and other spices plants
surrounding the cottages provide privacy for each cottage.
The cottages and rooms are made of traditional materials
of Kerala. Tiled roofing is thatched externally, for that
authentic appearance and added insulation. A great deal
of attention has been lavished on the immaculately designed
spotless large bathrooms. In addition, one cottage is made
out of a reassembled heritage Kerala home with intricately
carved wooden panels etc. |
| Restaurant |
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Restaurant The restaurant is laid out with traditional Kerala
wooden furniture dating back to mid 20th century and the
décor imparts a homely air to the place. The staff are always
at hand to fulfill your requirements. The chef conjures
up some of the best Italian and Continental dishes, not
to mention authentic Indian and Kerala cuisine. |
| Swimming
pool |
| The
swimming pool is set amidst trees at the back of the property
with imposing mountains as the backdrop. Lying in the pool,
one might just feel that he or she is in a pond in the jungle,
amidst the mountains and lush vegetation completely at peace
with nature. |
| Ayurveda
and yoga |
| The
peaceful environment at the resort is ideal for nature cures.
There is a speclialised ayurvedic and yoga centre in the
resort that provides all the treatments like massages pizhichil
etc. Female masseurs do the massaging for ladies. |
| Tariff
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Room
only |
Bed
+ breakfast |
bed+breakfast
and lunch or dinner |
Bed,
B.Fast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Elegant
Cottage-DBL |
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| Elegant
Room-SGL |
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Room-DBL |
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Cottage-SGL |
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| Tariff
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|
Room
only |
Bed
+ breakfast |
bed+breakfast
and lunch or dinner |
Bed,
B.Fast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Elegant
Cottage-DBL |
$ |
$
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$
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$
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| Elegant
Room-SGL |
$ |
$
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$
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$
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| Elegant
Room-DBL |
$
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$
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$
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| Elegant
Cottage-SGL |
$
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$
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$
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$
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| Lux
tax 7% |
| Ayurvedic
Treatment supplement: |
| Seven
days- USD 310 |
| Fourteen
days-USD 600 per person |
| Children
below 6 years, if no extra bed required, stay gratis |
| Extra
bed: 30 % of the room rate |
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here for Booking Form
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