Lying amidst the picturesque locales of the Western Ghats in Kerala, the Shalimar Spice Garden hotel is at a height of 1000 meters above sea level. Hotel Shalimar Spice Garden stands on the border of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, which is centered on the manmade Periyar Lake.

Shalimar spice Garden - Fast Facts

Name: Shalimar Spice Garden, Periyar
No. Of Rooms: 10 rooms + 5 cottages
Facilities: Ayurvedic spa, open air stage, Yoga sessions, Boat cruise, Bird watching, Direct dialing from room, Travel Desk, Site seeing trips, trekking,

Accommodation at Shalimar Spice Garden

The cottages at the Shalimar Spice Garden reflect a perfect blend of Indian and Western concepts. The cottages are modeled on the dwellings of the native tribes of Kerala and are yet supplied with modern amenities. Scattered around the landscape, the cottages have their own privacy and charm. Built with tiled roofs and thatched externally, the cottages have wooden panels and are decorated with antiques and artifacts.

The peaceful surroundings of the Shalimar Spice Garden are excellent to rejuvenate one's spirits. In order to complement the healing powers of natural beauty, the hotel also has a Ayurvedic Center offering herbal massages and yoga sessions.

With an open-air stage, the hotel also organizes cultural shows and performances of Kathakali and Mohiniattam.

Along with nature walks and bird watching, the hotel arranges for trips into the Periyar National Park.

Dining at Shalimar Spice Garden

The multi-cuisine restaurant at the Shalimar Spice Garden is decorated with antique wooden furniture and gives a homely feeling. In addition to authentic and lip-smacking Indian and Kerala dishes, the restaurant also serves Continental and Italian cuisine.

Location

The Shalimar Spice Garden is located in a village called Murikkady, 6 kms from Thekkady. Shalimar Spice Garden is easily accessible from Trivandrum/ Kovalam (255 kms), Cochin (185 kms) and Madurai (140 kms). The nearest railway station is Kottayam (100 kms).