The Pimenta-Spice Garden Bungalows-Cooking Holiday  

Clean and comfortable ensuite bungalows with private verandas are built in the traditional style and over look the lush native forest. You will be staying in one of our clean comfortable ensuite bungalows in a bio diversity ensured spice garden, overlooking the lush native forest. The accommodation is away from the communal area ,so that you can be sociable or private as you wish .We have hot water (most of the time) and drinkable filtered water too .The emphasis is giving our guests a taste of traditional Keralan country life away from the tourist trail .We offer a haven for those who want to relax , get a taste of traditional Keralan Country life and experience the friendly welcome of the village people .

We offer a variety of Eastern Keralan specialities and other Indian dishes home cooked with the flavour and aroma of our fresh farm grown spices and coconut. The food is tasty, healthy and vegetarian. Coffee served is farm grown. Facilities for making your own coffee, tea or fresh lime soda are available in communal area. Seasonal tropical fruits are always available. Water is filtered (safe drinking water).
We aslo do 7 day and 3 day cooking holidays

Amenities: Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher , Coffee Maker, Toaster, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), View of mountain hill, and more...

Cancellation Policy: before three weeks

Children are welcome.

Breakfast: vegetarian whole wheat when availabe, toast,eggs,fruits and coffee/Tea

Driving Directions: Nearest Airport -- Cochin International and Domestic Air Port --50 Kilometer ..One hour drive Nearest Rail Head from North -- Ernakulam Junction 55 Km One hour 15 minutes drive , from South -- Kottayam Railway Station 65 kilometers and One and a half hour drive . In Southern India in the south central part of the Kerala State at Kadalikad next to the road linking Muvattupuzha to Thodupuzha .The Pimenta is situated 14kms east of Muvattupuzha and 6kms west of Thodupuzha. The Pimenta is 300 meters west of Kadalikad bus stop (in the direction of Muvattupuzha)

Local Area Attractions: Stay in a tropical spice forest garden using Indian Permaculture and bio-organic techniques. See the spices growing • Explore the neighbouring villages • Picnics to waterfalls, elephant training centre, tea gardens, handicrafts, old temples ,churches and temple festivals (Nov. to May). Visit the local truck painting centre - art in application .Transportation extra - at reasonable cost. Also possible to make this place and explore the delights of Kerala like Kumarakom ,Munnar ,Thekkady,Idukki ,Vagamon ,Alleppey, Vaikom and Cochin . Also possible to visit local interesting places depending on your interests , Interesting Walks • through working rubber plantations • pineapple groves and rice fields • climb hills/trekking in the local hills with guide and enjoy the spectacular views and enjoy the local flora, fauna and village life • Swim in the fresh water river

Onsite Activities: Lot of them , nature walks , tuk tuk rides , cooking holidays

Seasonal Info: Round the year