Shalimar Spice Garden, Thekkady

If you are planning to travel to Kerala, Shalimar Spice Garden in Thekkady is one of the best hotels in Kerala. Shalimar Spice Garden is located in a picturesque natural setting at 1000 metres above sea level in the hills known as the Western Ghats in Thekkady. Spice Garden stands on the border of one of the largest nature reserves in India, the Periyar Tiger Reserve, which is centered on the manmade Periyar lake. Shalimar is easily accessible from other major towns of Kerala, which offer interesting insights into Indian history, culture and art.

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

Shalimar Spice Garden is a tasteful blend of Indian and European ideas. It offers its guests a wonderfully peaceful environment, with its scattering of rooms and cottages designed in harmony with nature. The rooms and cottages of the Shalimar Spice Garden are set in a spice garden of cardamom, pepper, coffee, tea and variety of fruits.

The well-appointed cottages and rooms of the Shalimar Spice Garden are decorated with antiques and furniture typical of Kerala, while offering guests modern amenities and supreme comfort. By making sure that even the smallest details are taken care of, Shalimar Spice Garden offers a truly relaxing stay, at one with the spirit of nature.

The hotel is a garden of spices in which tourist cottages are provided in tone with the typical rustic fashion of Kerala and in the Kerala style of interior decoration-but, of course with some of the modern conveniences. Years before the motto 'Eco-tourism' came in vogue the planning of this Shalimar Spice Garden had been done and executed beautifully and effectively.

Dining

Special local Kerala, Indian, Italian, Continental and Chinese cuisine may be savored at the Shalimar Spice Garden.

Recreation & Health

The crystal clear waters of the Shalimar Spice Garden invite you to splashdown in joy.

The Ayurveda Center of the Shalimar Spice Garden offers facilities for Ayurvedic treatment, The 'Panchakarma' like massage oil, massage etc. all done by qualified Ayurvedic physician.

The open air dancing floor provides room for cultural programs like Mohiniattum, Kathakali.

You may even opt for Yoga classes at the Shalimar Spice Garden. Boat cruise, Bird watching, Direct dialing from room, Travel Desk, Site seeing trips, trekking, Specialty shop, doctor on call, Purified water, laundry facilities and currency exchange are some of the other facilities and services you may enjoy at the Shalimar Spice Garden.