SPICE APRIL 2017 IPAD LR

A group of German tourists receives a traditional welcome
THEKKADY FORAYS
POETREE SAROVAR PORTICO CAN ORGANISE A DIVERSE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND
EXPERIENCES FOR ITS GUESTS
● A trip to THEKKADY will be incomplete without an outing to Periyar Lake. Watch wild
animals from a boat ride or go bamboo rafting followed by a 2 km trek.
● VISIT spice and tea plantations, vegetable farms, vineyards and fruit gardens.
● Enjoy performances of KATHAKALI DANCE and Kalaripayattu martial art.
● Go on a jeep safari to CHELLARKOVIL WATERFALLS, 15 km away or Pandikkuzhi, just 9
km away and full of exotic flora, fauna and gurgling streams.
● VISIT KUMILY TOWN, an important shopping and spice trade centre.
● For the spiritually inclined, trips can be organised to KURISUMALA, a Cistercian
Monastery in the Sahya mountain; Pattumala Church or Mangala Devi temple.
● Take off to RAMAKKALMEDU, famous for its rolling green hills and bamboo forests.
poetry,” explains General Manager R.
Ravi Varma, who shares his name and
lineage with the renowned painter who
was closely related to the royal family of
Travancore.
Poetree boasts of 51 rooms and
cottages. The exclusive dining area
Kusini offers magnificent view of
Kumily town, the largest gram
panchayat in Kerala and famous as the
state’s spices capital, with its abundance
of black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon
and clove plantations. The resort’s open
roof-top with its commanding 360
degree view is the perfect spot to
experience a breath-taking sunrise and
sunset.
Poetree is the perfect destination for
a family holiday with its custom-made
facilities ensured to offer you a
memorable getaway. Indulge in some
exciting activities within the resort. Go
on a trek/nature walk through the
winding pathways of the property where
you can see a variety of exotic birds and
flowers. Enjoy a local cooking
demonstration, camp fire or live
classical performance.
Gaze at stars through a telescope.
Practice a yoga posture in the misty
morning. The Kids’ Play Area, the
Infinity Pool, the Activity Room and the
Fitness Centre in the resort also offer
myriad leisure options for visiting
families.
At SVA, the resort’s Ayurvedic spa,
guests can choose from an array of
wellness and rejuvenating therapies to
soothe their body, mind and soul. Apart
from the other elaborate rooms, cottages
and suites, Poetree Sarovar Portico, also
features the Reserva Suites with its own
private terrace.
A break from the concrete jungle,
instant rapport with nature and a perfect
balance of luxurious accommodation
and rustic ambience - Poetree Sarovar
Portico offers all this and more.
RAJU BIST (TRADITIONAL WELCOME), ALAMY
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