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 the state of Kerala, South India. Shalimar 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.
Basic Data
| Country |
India |
| State |
Kerala |
| District |
Idukki |
| City |
Thekkady |
| Location |
185 Km. from Cochin,
255 Km. from Thrivananthapuram
140 Km. from Madurai
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City Information
Thekkady beckons are the adventure seekers, nature lovers and the animal watchers alike. Thekkady is renowned for the Thekkady/Periyar National Park. At the Thekkady National Park you may spot the wild elephants, leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear besides the tigers and the Nilgiri tahrs. Along with animals Thekkady is home to monitor lizards, pythons, king cobras and flying lizards. Birds like darters, cormorants, ibises, gray herons, mynas, flycatchers, orioles, wood pigeons, kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes, and parakeets add to the attraction of Thekkady. You may watch the animals on the move from the motorboats on the lake or from watchtowers only after prior permission. Else you may enjoy a walking tour of the Thekkady National Park with the local guides.
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