Set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, Spice Village is an unprecedented tourist destination, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy South India's wildlife and beauty. The village lies just outside Periyar Tiger Reserve, and a stay here is the perfect way to appreciate and respect the environment. This is a place for everyone who loves nature: somewhere to fill your lungs with fresh mountain air, to savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves, to watch young elephants drinking at the water's edge. The resort itself provides every comfort the modern traveller could wish for - luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering cuisine, and an exclusive swimming pool.Recreating the mood of the local tribal community, our architects have designed individual cottages amongst a landscaped spice garden. Each dwelling is thatched with elephant grass and offers simple luxury and privacy. Throughout the village, the atmosphere is relaxed and enchanting. We can arrange for an exhilarating water safari across Lake Periyar, a visit to a nearby coffee plantation, even a trek deep into the tropical forest.

Spice village has the most comprehensive ayurvedic facilities in the Casino Group, and it's the site of our popular Ayurvedic packages. Ayurveda is, of course, the ancient Indian science of wellness, now gaining a faithful following around the world. It's aim is to create harmony within, using combinations of medication, massage, diets and other treatments. The basic principle of Ayurveda is that illness can be prevented if balance in body, mind and spirit is maintained. A combination of three principal energies, or Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) determines what type of body you have and impacts on your physical and mental wellbeing.There are a variety of books on the subject at our gift shop. Of course, one of our qualified ayuvedic doctors will be the best guide in your journeys into wellness.In fact, spend a little time with one of our 'vaidyars', and your entire view of Spice Village will transform. Suddenly, it's as if you're living in Nature's own pharmacy. For all over the grounds is the stuff of life and healing.