Recreations :

Water Safari
There are several ways to explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The most popular is by boat, which allows visitors to watch animals drinking at the lakeside. Two hour trips are booked at Spice Village, and the best chance of sighting animals is in the early morning or at dusk. It's an eerie sensation passing by the forest branches which poke out from the water, stretching through the mist like dead men's fingers. Many animals come to the water's edge and it is one of the few places in the world where elephants can be observed at close quarters from the safety of a boat.


Forest Treks
It can be arranged for you to venture deep into the tropical forests. Accompanied by a tribal guide, you will be dropped off by boat at the far end of the lake, from where you proceed on foot, quickly leaving behind the crowds. It is only safe to travel at certain times of the day, but your guide will know more about the jungle than the wild animals which roam the savannah grasslands and woods.


Cookery Demonstration
For those who want more than just a taste of the delicious Kerala cuisine, cooking classes are held by the chef every evening. You get a chance to see for yourself how the dishes are so carefully made. You could also try your hand with the earthenware pots and pans and make your own variation of the Kerala savories. Enough reasons to watch, learn and try for yourself.

The holistic approach of Ayurveda, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of distressing side effects has made it the most sought after medical remedies. Health in the ayurvedic view represents the Harmony of body, mind and soul. The Spice Village offers the following therapies at it's Ayurvedic Center under the guidance of an expert vaidyan (Physician) whom you may consult for a fuller understanding of symptoms and appropriate treatment. It is well equipped with a dispensary and qualified resident staff. The various rejuvenating therapies includes:

Dhara
A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated butter milk poured on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems. Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or according to condition.

Sirovasthi
A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.

Pizhichil
A special kind of massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.

Njavarakizhy
A treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of medicated rice concocations. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.

Udvarthanam
A massage with herbal powders. Good for obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according condition.

Massage -General
The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves circulation and restores energy and vigor.

Medicated Steam Bath
The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapors of special leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.

Nasyam
A variety of herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.