Spices Lap, Thekkady – A Favorite for Families in Thekkady

Spices Lap features Heritage Deluxe and Premium cottages built entirely of wood with carved pillars, wood panel walls, and tiled gabled roofs in Kerala vernacular architecture. Rooms include traditional 'aatu thottil' wooden swings suspended from ceiling beams, antique furniture, LED TVs, air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. Higher on the slope, Jacuzzi Villas offer round beds and private Jacuzzis, while Garden Villas provide family-sized spaces with separate kids' rooms and sitting areas.

The in-house restaurant serves Kerala cuisine and international dishes, with evening musical performances and guest karaoke. Meals feature ingredients from the resort's own spice plantation, which contains over 100 species including pepper, cardamom, and coffee that guests can explore through guided tours.

The resort organizes Periyar Lake boating tours (5 daily departures), bamboo rafting with armed forest guards, jungle night patrols, and guided nature treks spotting Nilgiri Langurs and elephants. Onsite facilities include a swimming pool, badminton and basketball courts, children's play area, hammocks, and daily Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstrations. Evening campfires are available for guests.

Situated at 1300m altitude in Vandanmedu, Thekkady, the resort offers panoramic views of Periyar National Park and Tamil Nadu plains. It's 1 km from Thekkady Boating Point, 1.5 km from Periyar Spice Garden, and 1 km from Green land spice garden. The winding approach road passes through pine forests and spice plantations.

Services include 24-hour doctor on call, guided spice plantation tours, travel desk assistance for safari bookings, and traditional Ayurvedic treatments focusing on marma therapy. The resort provides free Wi-Fi throughout, laundry service, and can arrange jeep safaris to Gavi's forests and waterfalls.