Shalimar Spice Garden Resort

About Shalimar Spice Garden Resort
The resort is plainly amazing as it is really tranquil experience to live in the centre of spice plantations and the gardens. The location, service and welcome are all wonderful, to say the least. The management and the staff members of the hotel are very helpful and go out of their way to make your stay a pleasant one. They advise you well if you are new to the area and they'll also book your jungle and wildlife trip, sort out taxis and turn it all into a great show. The resort is a great chill out zone where you don't feel guilty being laid back and relaxed. Though the resort is a relatively small one, the beautiful gardens make up mostly for it.

Location
The resort is about 100 km from the Munnar Hills. It is located about 200 km away from Kochi International Airport and 140 km from Madurai Airport in a village called Murikkady, about 6 km away from Thekkady. Kottayam is the nearest railway station which is about 100 km away. The journey that you undertake by road will be the most enriching as you'll be able to get a feel of the countryside as well.
Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is just 10 minutes drive away from the resort. The three hour jungle trek is a must-do there and of course don't forget the boat ride in the Periyar Lake where you'd be able to be face to face with the wild animals, that too safely. Other recreational activities available here are children's playground, fishing, boating, canoeing, trekking etc.

Sightseeing
Mangala Devi Temple
This is an ancient temple situated amidst forests and built in traditional Kerala style. Visitors are allowed here only on one day – on Chithra Pournima Day. It is situated 15 km away from Thekkady.

Pandikuzhi
It is a picturesque place situated between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu border. It is a popular picnic spot. It is a great destination for trekkers as well as photographers.

Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
Many things are grown in the gardens of the resort which is used in their in house kitchen, specially coffee. The food is specially prepared for those who are used to western food. The restaurant is decorated with traditional Kerala furniture and the delicacies that'll be dished out to you are the best Italian and Continental dishes, needless to tell you that Indian and Kerala cuisine are also served here.
Lodging
The resort offers stunning quality rooms which are all based on traditional Kerala style and the plantations amidst which the rooms are set provides you with enough privacy for you and your dear ones. All possible facilities are provided to indulge the guests.

Facilities
» Power Back up
» Conference Facility
» Poolside Bar
» Internet Cafe
» Library
» Swimming Pool
» Coffee Shop
» Currency Exchange
» Room Service