Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

Where luxury meets nature, offering relaxing stays, scenic plantation views, and warm hospitality in beautiful Thekkady.

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique plantation resort located at Murikkady, approximately 5km from Kumily town and close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Set amidst a lush 18-acre spice plantation in the Western Ghats, the resort is surrounded by cardamom, pepper, coffee, and vanilla plantations, offering guests an immersive nature experience. Designed with traditional Kerala-inspired architecture and modern comforts, the resort provides a peaceful retreat for honeymooners, families, wildlife enthusiasts, and leisure travellers seeking an authentic plantation stay.

Accommodations

The resort features elegantly designed cottages and villas, thoughtfully built to blend harmoniously with the surrounding spice plantations. Each accommodation combines traditional charm with contemporary luxury, offering spacious interiors, premium furnishings, and private sit-outs overlooking the gardens or plantations.

Room categories include:

  • Elegant Room with Private Sit-Out Area – Starting from approximately ₹9000 per night. A comfortable room featuring elegant interiors, premium bedding, modern amenities, and a private sit-out overlooking the lush gardens and spice plantations.
  • Elegant Cottage with Private Sit-Out Area – Starting from approximately ₹12000 per night. A spacious cottage designed with traditional Kerala-inspired architecture, offering a private sit-out, modern comforts, and peaceful views of the surrounding greenery.
  • Signature Cottage with Private Sit-Out Area – Starting from approximately ₹13,500 per night. A premium cottage featuring spacious interiors, elegant furnishings, enhanced privacy, a private sit-out, and beautiful views of the spice plantation, making it ideal for couples and families.
  • All accommodations are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, LED television, minibar, tea and coffee maker, electronic safe, premium bedding, spacious bathrooms, and private balconies or verandas. Selected accommodations feature private Jacuzzis or swimming pools for an enhanced luxury experience.

Amenities and Experiences

  • Dining: Multi-cuisine restaurant serving authentic Kerala, Indian, and international cuisine prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
  • Wellness: Ayurvedic spa offering traditional therapies, wellness treatments, and rejuvenation experiences.
  • Swimming Pool: Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush spice plantations.
  • Recreation: Guided plantation walks, birdwatching, nature trails, indoor games, campfire evenings, cooking demonstrations, and visits to nearby attractions including Periyar Tiger Reserve.
  • Events: Conference and banquet facilities for corporate meetings and private celebrations.
  • Guest Services: Complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, travel assistance, concierge services, ample parking, laundry service, and a 24-hour front desk.

Pricing

  • Average Rates: Room tariffs generally range between ₹8,500 and ₹18,000 per night, depending on the room category, season, and package.

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