LUXURY KERALA HOLIDAYS
Spice Village - Periyar
Location
180
kms from Cochin, 140 kms from Madurai, adjacent to the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Ayurvedic Spa Facilities
The Spice Village
at Periyar, has very comprehensive Ayurvedic Spa. Ayurveda, the ancient
Indian science of health and longetivity, deals with the well-being of the
spirit as well as of the body and mind. The resort offers, in addition to
relaxing ayurvedic massages, complete seven and fourteen day Ayurvedic
Rejuvenation packages, where a team of Ayurvedic Specialists take you
through a routine of massages combined with yoga and spa specific diets.
Tourist Pace in Kerala
About Periyar National Park
Situated
within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of
Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most
captivating wildlife parks in the world. In 1895, the British undertook
water resource management plans for the area and started work on a dam and
an artificial lake under the auspices of Col. J. Pennycuick. The picturesque
lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an
area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which initially led to the
submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It
eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection by the
Maharaja of Travancore. Post-1975 Periyar finds itself in the enviable
position of being a national park as well as a protected tiger reserve.
Periyar (also known as Thekkady) is a park where one can witness
playful pachyderms, whose population is currently around 800. The population
of tigers is also increasing appreciably. The terrain ranges from hilly to
flat grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist
deciduous type.
Periyar National Park - Climate
The
temperature during summers (April-June) ranges from 21°C to 24°C.
During the monsoon (July-August), it ranges from 19°C to 21°C.
Winter season lasts from October to March and is cool and pleasant.
Best
time to visit Periyar National Park
The months of March and April
constitute the driest part of the year, because of which the animals spend a
lot of time near the lake in the Periyar National Park. Even the tiger may
be spotted approaching the waters in the Periyar National Park. Animals may
be seen from motorboats on the lake or from watchtowers set up in the
Periyar National Park. A special permission is required to travel by boat to
the source of the artificial lake, the River Periyar. This area is generally
not open for tourists, but is the favourite haunt of the sloth bear. There
is a good chance of spotting an occasional tiger in this relatively peaceful
corner of the Periyar National Park. One can also form a group and go on a
walking tour in the Periyar National Park with locally available guides.
Nearby Attractions
Welcome
to the holiday at Kumarakom the ornithologist's paradise. Bask in the beauty
of nature amidst marvelous mangrove forests, coconut canopies and Pulsating
paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals decked with
while lilies. For everyone looking forward to a lazy and laid back holiday
Kumarakom is the place to be at. While at Kumarakom visit to the Vembanad
Lake is a must. The fresh water lake acts as an integral part of the
backwater cruises in Kerala.
Water Bird Sanctuary
A
14-acre bird sanctuary is situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad
Lake. The sanctuary adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds
(waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc.) nest and spend happy
summers here. Birds like Siberian storks migrate here every year. At the
water-bird sanctuary you can spot domestic birds like cuckoo, wild duck,
egrets, darters, herons, teal, and waterfowl as well as migratory birds like
the Siberian storks. Further ahead from Kumarakom you may visit the
backwater town of Kottayam. At Kottayam you must check out the rubber
plantations and the old churches.
Backwater Cruise
The backwaters of Kerala - endless miles of snaking waterways flanked on
either side by emerald palms. Tranquil and alluring, they offer you the
experience of a lifetime. While Kumarakom the boat races, houseboat cruise,
canoeing and fishing are something not to be missed. A stay at the
houseboat, called Kettuvallom is an unparallel and unique experience. The
scintillating beauty of nature and the simplicity of the people will not
fail to touch you at Kumarakom
The Vembanad Lake
Kottayam is a vast network of rivers and canals, which empty into the great
expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. The lake, an enchanting picnic
spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating,
fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.
Aruvikkuzhi
Waterfalls
Located 18 km from Kottayam town, is this beautiful
picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the
landscape and waters roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height
of 100 ft. Tourists can also enjoy the shade of the rubber plantations here.
House Boat
Kettuvallom
(House Boat) is a country boat that was used in the early days for the
transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With
the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the Kettuvalloms
went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist
attraction. A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the
fascinating beauty of the backwaters. A houseboat is about 67 feet in length
and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go into
the making are local and ecofriendly; bamboo poles, coconut fibre, ropes,
bamboo mats, carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". There
are houseboats with fully furnished single room, double room and triple
rooms. All of them have sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs,
kitchen and toilet with w.c. In addition there is a separate rest room for
the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef,
and two oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavour.
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