Cardamom County

About Cardamom County
Surrounded by the aromatic spice plantations, wrap yourself with the natural ambiance at Cardamom County in Thekkady and feel the excitement of being away from the hurried life that you've got used to. It is a premium luxury resort which is constructed on various levels going along with natural formations of the hillock on which the resort is situated. The bedroom of each cottage is spacious and the rooms are also provided with a verandas along with all other modern amenities.

Location
It is about 200 km drive away from Cochin International Airport whereas Madurai Airport is 140 km away. Kottayam is the nearest railway station which is 114 km away.
Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
The best way to explore the area is to rent a bicycle and roam freely. The other activities that you can indulge in are ayurveda massages, angling tours, plantation tours, bird watching tours and camping visits. Facilities for indoor games are also provided such as billiards or spend some time exclusively with yourself.

Sightseeing
Vandanmedu
It is probably the largest auction centre for Cardamom. Take a walk through the cardamom plantations to get a feel of the local way of life. It is located about 25 km from Kumily.

Mangala Devi Temple
This temple is situated in the dense woods and is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. The devotees are allowed in only on the Chithra Pournami Day.

Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
Cardamom County has a multi cuisine restaurant which is called Eelamala where you'll be served traditional Kerala cuisine along with Continental and Indian delicacies. The seafood prepared here is exotic and mouth watering at the same time.

Lodging
There are 30 cottages at the Cardamom County which can be divided into the categories of deluxe cottages and luxury suite cottages. The luxury cottages have been constructed in an elevated position so that you can have a good and lovely view of the areas around you including the spice plantations. Every room in the Cardamom County is pretty well furnished with refrigerators, writing desks, twin beds, bathtubs and telephones.

Facilities
» Health Club
» Swimming Pool
» Cultural Entertainment
» Library
» Yoga Room
» Recreation Room
» Billiards Room