The Spice Village, set in a large garden of pepper vines, cardamom plants and other spices, is two miles from Periyar Sanctuary in the small town of Kumily. The property is part of the CGH Earth group that pioneered eco-friendly and community aware hotels in Kerala, and cottages and facilities are reached by gently winding paths through the gardens.
Each chalet-style bungalow has an elephant grass roof held in place by split bamboo in the traditional local style (though it is tiled inside). All rooms have en suite facilities and are simply but comfortably furnished (no televisions in most rooms). Facilities include a swimming pool, badminton and tennis court and an Ayurvedic center.
For those interested in finding out more about the local wildlife, there are slide show presentations, a comprehensive library and an interpretation center. Cookery demonstrations are held at the restaurant's Tiffin Room and dishes make use of many of the local spices. Though only a buffet is available there is a great choice of freshly cooked dishes, including Keralan delicacies.
Speak to someone
who's been there
who's been there
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our India specialists
-
617-223-4521617-223-4195
- Make an inquiry
Photos of Spice Village
Tour ideas in Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Spice Village as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
-
![Shalimar Spice, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary]()
Shalimar Spice Garden
Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
-
Spice Plantation ![Flower, The Spice Gardens, Thekkady]()
Spice Plantation
Spice Plantation
Driving just a few kilometers from the village of Kumily, you will come to the spice plantations. Owned and cared for by the local villagers, the plots are generally around two acres.
View details
Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby places
- Munnar 35 miles away
- Kerala 45 miles away
- Kothamangalam 50 miles away
- The Backwaters 58 miles away
- Mararikulam 62 miles away
- Madurai 67 miles away
- Cochin 69 miles away
- Kovalam 85 miles away
- Palakkad 90 miles away
- Chettinad 113 miles away