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Spice Village

Thekkady

This eco retreat offers local arts and crafts in stylish accommodation, conveniently close to Periyar National Park, with its population of elephants. Most of its power comes from solar energy, and the organic garden is also 'rooted' in this environmental spirit.
The resort's cottages are the epitome of 'spartan elegance' (think natural light, white walls and upcycled pine furniture). Thatched in local style from elephant grass, each has its own shady veranda with wicker chairs to enjoy your leafy surrounds from

Leisure: Outdoor pool, Ayurvedic spa, yoga, meditation, handmade paper-making studio, badminton, tennis, basketball

Rooms: 52 villas

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Set in tranquil gardens
Set in tranquil gardens
Stylish outdoor pool
Stylish outdoor pool
Thatched cottages
Thatched cottages
Village atmosphere
Village atmosphere
Resident guineafowl!
Resident guineafowl!
50 Mile restaurant
50 Mile restaurant
Airy cottage rooms
Airy cottage rooms
Tamarind restaurant
Tamarind restaurant
Woodhouse bar with snooker table
Woodhouse bar with snooker table

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