India
Parc national de Periyar
Traditional in design, this is a “village” that offers all the comforts of a city, without the noise, pollution and other urban ills you can do without. Its relationship with the ecology of these hills is symbiotic, shaped by the local people who have lived in harmony with their environment for generations. They have taught systems of self-sufficiency and also tend the organic gardens that bring fresh vegetables, fruit and spices to your table each day.
After a long day, you can cool off in the pool.
The experience will give you a sense of what it's like to swim in nature — welcoming, cool and relaxing!
Wi-Fi is available in all Spice Village cottages. That said, we'd suggest that disconnecting is the best way to enjoy your stay in the village. It allows you to observe closely, reflect deeply, and fully take part in the beauty of the world around you.
If you need proof that comfort and nature need not be at odds, look no further than the Spice Village cottages. No fanciful carpets. Just coconut matting on bare stone floors. Modern bathrooms and interiors, but with a spartan elegance based on simple, natural materials and local woodcraft. No artificial air-conditioned spaces here. Just cool, naturally lit rooms, and airy private porches. So open a window, and your mind along with it. Let your senses be wrapped in the sounds and scents drifting through the forest air.