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Along a sun
drenched coastline, to the extreme south west
of the Indian peninsula, lies Kerala, beautiful
and benign. Flanked by the Arabian sea on the
west and the mountains of the Western Ghats on
the east, this land of Parasurama stretch north-south
along a coast line of 580 kms with a varying
width of 35 to 120 kms. Cascading delicately
down the hills to the golden coasts covered by
verdant coconut groves, the topography
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distinctly from east to west.
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Spice Village, Periyar
Location : Set in 15 acres of spice gardens at an elevation of 3000 feet above
sea level adjacent to the Periyar National Park midway between the temple town
of Madurai and the backwater village of Kumarakom.
Accommodation is in the form of Tribal huts thatched with elephant grass
and spread around dense plantations of forest trees and spices. The Ayurveda
center has state of the art facilities and is one of the finest Ayurveda
centers, established by the Casino group at their properties. Efficient and
qualified Ayurvedic physicians, trained therapists, dieticians, masseurs
and yoga instructors render their services. The facilities include treatment
centers (separate for ladies and gents), steam baths and medicine centers.
There is also a Tiger Club to learn more the flora and fauna of the region.
Soft and hard treks, visits to spice and pepper plantations and boat safari
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Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom
Location : Situated on the Vembanad lake, surrounded by rice paddies and coconut
groves and is accessible only by boat.
Traditional Kerala houses have been brought from all over the state and
reassembled here. Accommodation in the form of Heritage Bunglows, Heritage
Mansions and Poolside Villas is available. The state of the art Ayurveda
center is one of the finest Ayurveda centers, established by the Casino group
at their properties. Efficient and qualified Ayurvedic physicians, trained
therapists, dieticians, masseurs and yoga instructors render their services.
The facilities include treatment centers (separate for ladies and gents),
steam baths and medicine centers. Farm visits, Village walks and River expeditions
add to its attraction.
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Marari Beach Resort,
Mararikulam
Location : Set in 30 acres of beautiful gardens of mango and coconut palms, jack
and other tropical fruit trees leading down to the Marari beach ; at a distance
of 60 km from Cochin.
The resort has been built in traditional Kerala style. The villas also have
their own private garden area. The Ayurveda center has state of the art facilities
and is one of the finest Ayurveda centers, established by the Casino group
at their properties. Efficient and qualified Ayurvedic physicians, trained
therapists, dieticians, masseurs and yoga instructors render their services.
The facilities include treatment centers (separate for ladies and gents),
steam baths and medicine centers. Backwater cruises and overnight cruises
on a houseboat is also available.
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Kalappura, 250 years old farmhouse in a compound of five acres full of coconut trees, mango trees, arecanut trees, bananas, pepper and surrounded by paddy fields in a beautiful and remote village 20 minutes drive from Trichur. They have two non air conditioned bath attached rooms at the ground floor and two rooms with one bath room at the first floor. This is an ideal place to experience rural life of Kerala. Ethnic meals of excellent taste are served on banana leaves and earthen pots.They offer traditional Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments practised in the family for generations. It includes facial, pouring of oil on forehead, oil massage & bath with medicated water. Eye rejuvenation is their speciality. |
Green Magic Tree House, A totally dedicated Eco-lodge and ethnic houses built on trees with all basic facilities. Half an hour drive by jeep from Vythiri through coffee and spice plantations leads to the location of treehouse. There are only four double rooms in two treehouses in 500 acres of private secondary forest. |
Poovar Island Resort, Unspoilt and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island is a rare find in Southern Kerala. Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the Sea and a dream golden beach, this Island Resort is Truly a window into Paradise. When you are looking for a hidden holiday, here is how to find it - get out of this world, come to Poovar Island Resort. Located on the backwaters, the resort offers you total privacy on this naturally secluded land. |
Nikkis Nest , A private seaside resort, nestled among the lush and slender coconut palms, that grace a hill slope, situated quite adjacent to India’s popular Kovalam beach, on the tropical shore line of southern Kerala |
Taj
Ayurveda Centre, Calicut
Location : The Taj Ayurveda centre is located in the Taj Residency Hotel, Calicut.
The centre is
centrally air-conditioned with a special consultation
and check-up room, an astrology room and a library
lounge. The amenities include Treatment rooms with
Steam Chambers, a Yoga room, a Meditation centre
and a special Pancha Karma.
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Kadavu Resort, Calicut
Location : A resort built in authentic Malabar style amidst a sprawling ten-acre
coconut grove on the banks of the Chaliyar river in the backwaters of Kerala,
16 km from Calicut.
The resort is breathtakingly beautiful with beautifully furnished room and
cottages which have their own individual balconies facing the river. The
resort has a dedicated center for Ayurveda, in consultation with the Vaidyaratnam
Oushadhashala of Thaikkat Mooss. This physician hails from one of the eight
great families that have practiced this amazing science for generations.
The outdoor amphitheatre stages folk dances, demonstration of Kalaripayettu.
Boating and fishing on the river, South India's biggest swimming pool, Jacuzzi
and indoor and outdoor games add to the resort's attraction.
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Kadappuram Beach Resort,
Trichur
Location : Traditional Kerala cottages on the Nattika beach, in the centre of
a small village 25 km from Trichur.
Across a wooden bridge is the Ayurveda centre where ayurveda treatments
are administered by experts under the supervision of a qualified doctor who
prescribes the right therapy. Short yoga classes are also held. A cultural
extravaganza of Kathakali, Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, Mappila Pattu, folk dances
etc can be enjoyed in the evening.
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Rajah Healthy Resorts, Trichur
Location : A village of herbs, fruits and birds scattered across 180 acres of
hills, valleys and brooks with 19 cottages, in Perumannor, Chalissery, Palakkad
district (about an hour drive from Trichur).
A medicine manufacturing unit, herbal garden and laboratory make it an ideal
place for ayurvedic treatment. Treatment for almost all diseases and disorders
is available here. Special treatments provided include : Mudscan - an ancient
method of diagnosis Milkbath - a bath in 300 liters of medicated milk inside
a tub made of neem trunk Mineral bath - a shower in water passed through
mineral stones Herbal steam bath - steam is passed through herbs that are
suitable to the patient The interior of some cottages is paneled with herbal
woods and each cottage has its own treatment room.
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Rajah
Islands, Guruvayoor
Location : A group of islands situated on the backwaters in Chetuva, near Guruvayoor,
about 35 minutes drive from Trichur.
The islands have an ayurvedic centre where all
major ayurvedic treatment and rejuvenation therapies are available. A
luxurious three bedroom Kashmiri
houseboat built with scented Deodar wood and a two bedroom Kerala houseboat
is also available for stay.
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Club Mahindra Back Water Retreat , Kollam
Location : Located on the fringes of backwaters at Quilon, the resort is spread
over an area of three and a half acres.
The resort has its own rejuvenation
island where ayurvedic treatment
is carried out. To the east
of the resort is a Chinese fishing net, a water bed restaurant : adjacent
to these are thirty "Chaletes".
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