Best Ayurvedic Wellness Packages in "SPICE VILLAGE"

Set in the cool highlands of Thekkady at around 4,400 feet, close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Spice Village is a distinctive eco-luxury Ayurveda retreat inspired by the traditional dwellings and way of life of the indigenous Mannan community of the Cardamom Hills. Conceived as a tribal village reimagined for the modern traveller, the resort's elephant-grass-thatched cottages, natural materials and airy verandahs blend into the surrounding greenery rather than dominating it — an approach that began with a former forest ranger's home on a misty ridge, built around the character of the land itself. Sustainability runs through every part of the operation: around 75% of the property's power comes from solar energy, food waste is converted into vermicompost for its organic gardens, and packaged water has been replaced with reusable glass bottles. This long-standing commitment has earned Spice Village the Kerala State Pollution Control Board's Environmental Protection & Sustainable Practices Award, Travel + Leisure India's Best Sustainable Hotel/Resort award, and the TOFTigers John Wakefield Memorial Award for Most Inspirational Eco Lodge. Guests can choose between the Spice Garden Cottage or the more spacious Deluxe Cottage with Private Garden, and join the Ayurveda Rejuvenation Package, rooted in the traditional concept of Rasayana Chikitsa, combining personalised Ayurvedic treatment with nourishing food and the restorative mountain setting. Dining centres on Tamarind, serving Kerala cuisine with ingredients sourced within a 50-mile radius, while the historic Woodhouse Lounge — named for former forest ranger A.W. Woods — offers drinks, light bites and a 150-year-old billiards table. Beyond the treatment rooms, guests can join naturalist-led walks, visit the organic farm, or venture into Periyar for forest treks, bamboo rafting and spice plantation visits. Ideal for travellers seeking Ayurveda in Thekkady, an eco-conscious wellness retreat, or a nature-immersed stay near the Periyar Tiger Reserve.