Water
Safari: There are several ways to explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
The most popular is by boat, which allows visitors to watch animals drinking
at the lakeside. Two hour allows visitors to watch animals drinking at the
lakeside. Two hour trips are booked at Spice Village, and the best chance of
sighting animals is in the early morning or at dusk. It's an eery sensation
passing by the forest branches which poke out from the water, stretching
through the mist like dead men's fingers. Many animals come to the water's
edge and it is one of the few places in the world where elephants can be
observed at close quarters from the safety of a boat.
Forest
Treks: It can be arranges for you to venture deep into the tropical
forests. Accompanied by a tribal guide, you will be dropped off by boat at
the far end of the lake, from where you proceed on foot, quickly leaving
behind the crowds. It is only safe to travel at certain times of the day,
but your guide will know more about the jungle than the wild animals which
roam the savannah grasslands and woods.
Visit to Spice
Plantations: The Lodge Manager can arrange a visit to near by
plantations of Cardamom, Coffee and various other spices.
Ayurvedic
Centre: Ayurveda, the Science of life, is almost as old as the
Indian civilization. It's holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies
and the absence of distressing side effects are some of its more salient
features. Throughout the world there is a rising awareness of the benefits
of natural health systems. Health in the ayurvedic view represents the
Harmony of body, mind and soul.
It's pharmacopeia is nature
herself and its diagnostic and curative tools have been derived from the
invaluable legacy of insights, experience and knowledge bequeathed to
posterity by its great masters. It is based on natural principles that
inform and animate human life.
The Coconut Lagoon offers the
following therapies at it's Ayurvedic Center under the guidance of an expert
vaidyan (Physician) whom you may consult for a fuller understanding of
symptoms and appropriate treatment. It is well equipped with a dispensary
and qualified resident staff.
Dhara: A mental
relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated butter milk poured on the
forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental
tension and certain skin problems. Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or
according to condition.
Sirovasthi: A treatment that
anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha
originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.
Pizhichil: A special kind of massage with herbal
oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7
to 14 days or according to condition.
Njavarakizhy: A
treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of
medicated rice concoctions. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and
certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.
Udvarthanam: A massage with herbal powders. Good for
obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to
28 days or according to condition.
Massage - General: The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves
circulation and restores energy and vigour.
Medicated Steam
Bath: The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special
leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and
good for certain skin disorders.
Nasyam: A variety of
herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.
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