Hotel Shalimar Spice Garden

The Shalimar Spice Garden, boarding the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Indian State of Kerala, is located in the village of Murikkady, easily accessible from Cochin Airport and Kottayam train station. The Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel has been designed by a couple, the Italian Maria Angela and her Indian partner Shaji. The name Shalimar is a combination of their names. Crossing a wooden bridge suspended in 5 acres (2 hectares) of gardens with palm and mango groves, nutmeg and cardamom trees, you will enter in the hotel property and you will be stunned by the fabulous surrounding atmosphere. Apart the lovely place to rest and relax that the hotel offers with swimming pool, Ayurveda and Yoga Centre with qualified Ayurveda therapists and doctors, restaurant, lounge with TV and library and 20 cottages and rooms hidden in the jungle, guests will also enjoy excursions and tour for elephant and tiger watching in the nearby Periyar Wildlife Reserve. For guests who travel for work, the hotel features an equipped business centre with computer and meeting and conference facilities.