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Spice Village Resort, Periyar, *****
A pleasant place to escape from the madding crowds of the cities and towns, Periyar
is a nice place to cruise on the lake, a place to enjoy a jungle walk with an
opportunity to see the wild animals. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats,
in Kerala, is the Periyar famous for its National Park and Tiger Reserve. The
park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building
of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills,
providing a perennial source of water for the local wildlife. Herds of elephant
and sambar, gaur and wild pigs wander down to the lakeside and can be observed
from the launches that cruise the lake.
Location
:
180 kms from Cochin, 140 kms from Madurai, adjacent to the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Ayurvedic Spa Facilities The Spice Village
at Periyar, has very comprehensive Ayurvedic Spa. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian
science of health and longetivity, deals with the well-being of the spirit as
well as of the body and mind. The resort offers, in addition to relaxing ayurvedic
massages, complete seven and fourteen day Ayurvedic Rejuvenation packages, where
a team of Ayurvedic Specialists take you through a routine of massages combined
with yoga and spa specific diets.
Tourist
Place in Kerala
About Periyar National
Park Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern
Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the
most captivating wildlife parks in the world. In 1895, the British undertook water
resource management plans for the area and started work on a dam and an artificial
lake under the auspices of Col. J. Pennycuick. The picturesque lake in the heart
of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This
perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts
of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining
forests being granted protection by the Maharaja of Travancore. Post-1975 Periyar
finds itself in the enviable position of being a national park as well as a protected
tiger reserve.
Periyar (also known as Thekkady) is a park where one can
witness playful pachyderms, whose population is currently around 800. The population
of tigers is also increasing appreciably. The terrain ranges from hilly to flat
grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist deciduous
type.
Periyar National Park - Climate
The temperature during summers (April-June) ranges from 21°C to 24°C.
During the monsoon (July-August), it ranges from 19°C to 21°C. Winter
season lasts from October to March and is cool and pleasant.
Best time to visit Periyar National Park
The months of March and April constitute the driest part of the year, because
of which the animals spend a lot of time near the lake in the Periyar National
Park. Even the tiger may be spotted approaching the waters in the Periyar National
Park. Animals may be seen from motorboats on the lake or from watchtowers set
up in the Periyar National Park. A special permission is required to travel by
boat to the source of the artificial lake, the River Periyar. This area is generally
not open for tourists, but is the favourite haunt of the sloth bear. There is
a good chance of spotting an occasional tiger in this relatively peaceful corner
of the Periyar National Park. One can also form a group and go on a walking tour
in the Periyar National Park with locally available guides.
NEARBY
ATTRACTIONS : Welcome to the holiday at Kumarakom the ornithologist's
paradise. Bask in the beauty of nature amidst marvelous mangrove forests, coconut
canopies and Pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals
decked with while lilies. For everyone looking forward to a lazy and laid back
holiday Kumarakom is the place to be at. While at Kumarakom visit to the Vembanad
Lake is a must. The fresh water lake acts as an integral part of the backwater
cruises in Kerala.
Water Bird Sanctuary 
A 14-acre bird sanctuary is situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake.
The sanctuary adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds (waterfowl, water
ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc.) nest and spend happy summers here. Birds like
Siberian storks migrate here every year.
At the water-bird sanctuary you can
spot domestic birds like cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and
waterfowl as well as migratory birds like the Siberian storks. Further ahead from
Kumarakom you may visit the backwater town of Kottayam. At Kottayam you must check
out the rubber plantations and the old churches.
Backwater
Cruise The backwaters of Kerala - endless miles of snaking waterways
flanked on either side by emerald palms. Tranquil and alluring, they offer you
the experience of a lifetime. While Kumarakom the boat races, houseboat cruise,
canoeing and fishing are something not to be missed. A stay at the houseboat,
called Kettuvallom is an unparallel and unique experience. The scintillating beauty
of nature and the simplicity of the people will not fail to touch you at Kumarakom
The Vembanad Lake Kottayam is a vast
network of rivers and canals, which empty into the great expanse of water called
the Vembanad Lake. The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater
tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that
are truly exhilarating.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
Located 18 km from Kottayam town, is this beautiful picnic spot where streams
tinkle as they make their way through the landscape and waters roar as they cascade
down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. Tourists can also enjoy the shade
of the rubber plantations here.
House Boat
Kettuvallom (House Boat) is a country boat that was used in the early days for
the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With
the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the Kettuvalloms went
off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction.
A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of
the backwaters.
A houseboat is about 67 feet in length and has a width of
around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are local
and ecofriendly; bamboo poles, coconut fibre, ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc.
The main wood used is "Anjili". There are houseboats with fully furnished
single room, double room and triple rooms. All of them have sundeck, private balcony
with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with w.c. In addition there is a separate
rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes
a chef, and two oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavour.
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