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Spice Village - CGH Earth

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Spice Village – CGH Earth, an immersive eco-resort in Thekkady, Kerala, is just minutes from the Periyar Tiger Reserve. offers a blend of tribal village charm and modern comfort. Nestled in 12 acres of spice gardens, guests stay in cottages with elephant grass thatch, crafted by the Mannan community. The resort prioritizes sustainable hospitality through handmade paper workshops, upcycled furniture, a “50-mile diet” cuisine, organic spice tours, and wellness activities like yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, and forest treks.

Room Specifications
Rooms are naturally ventilated with private porches, recycled wood furniture, and eco-friendly interiors. Guests can choose between the Spice Garden Cottage and the Deluxe Cottage with a private garden. All rooms have en-suite modern bathrooms, fans, coir-mat flooring, organic toiletries, and sustainable materials.

Hotel Amenities/Facilities
The resort offers amenities like a swimming pool, a yoga and meditation center, an Ayurveda center, a recreation center, and a nature interpretation center. For active guests, there are badminton, tennis, and half basketball courts. Dining options include regional and international cuisine at the Tamarind Restaurant, local and continental dishes sourced within a 50-mile radius at the 50 Mile Diet Restaurant, and a curated wine and spirit selection, snooker table, light snacks, and mocktails at the Wood House Bar.

Rooms

Spice Garden Room
Spice Garden Cottage
These cottages include a sitting area, a spacious bedroom, and private bathroom. The elephant grass thatch roof provides natural cooling year-round. Built with local materials, they offer a simple, comfortable stay inspired by traditional village design.

Itineraries

Activities

"Some excursions may require pre-registration or incur additional costs. Please contact our trip planners for more details."

Trekking & Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
Join local forest guides for a trek through the Periyar Tiger Reserve, a protected region rich in biodiversity. Walk forest trails or combine the experience with a bamboo rafting adventure across Periyar Lake to view wildlife and landscapes from a new perspective. Guided by members of indigenous communities, these outings offer an authentic and respectful introduction to the region’s ecosystem.

Spice Plantation Experience
Depending on the season, take a guided visit to a nearby pepper plantation to see how one of the world's most popular spices is grown, harvested, and dried. Walk through rows of trellised vines and learn how peppercorns are picked just as they begin to ripen. This sensory experience is a chance to explore Kerala’s longstanding role in the global spice trade.

Periyar Forest Treks
Make the most of Spice Village’s location near Periyar Tiger Reserve by choosing from a range of short and long treks, each led by trained guides from local tribal communities. These routes offer access to areas of the forest not open to general visitors, and give insight into wildlife behavior, native plants, and conservation efforts.

The Pepper Vine Tour
Take a guided walk with an in-house naturalist to explore the flora native to the Western Ghats. With over 140 identified plant species on the property alone, this educational walk highlights the ecological diversity surrounding the resort.

Earth-to-Table Garden Visit
Tour the organic garden with a resort chef and help select ingredients for your next meal. This hands-on activity connects guests with the resort’s "50-mile diet" philosophy, which focuses on sourcing food within a 50-mile radius to reduce environmental impact and support the local farming community.

Introduction to Spices & Cooking Demo
Join a cooking session led by Spice Village chefs and learn how to use classic Indian spices in traditional Kerala recipes. Discover how spice combinations create depth in everyday dishes and pick up techniques you can use back home.

Paper-Making Workshop
Try your hand at sustainable crafting at the on-site paper-making center. Using recycled paper collected from the resort, guests can learn to create handmade sheets that are later transformed into notepads, tags, and menus used across the property.

Naturalist-Guided Nature Walk
Explore the 12-acre grounds of Spice Village on a gentle guided walk led by the resort’s resident naturalists. Discover native plants, spot local bird species, and learn about the small ecosystems that thrive within the resort’s boundaries. These informal walks are ideal for birdwatchers, plant lovers, and anyone curious about the natural world.

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