Pathumury - Aanavilasam Road, Thekkady, Kerala, India.Tel: 00 91 4869 263777
Reservations: 00 91 94460 23259, 00 91 94470 43259,
email:aanavilasam@gmail.com, salimpushpanath@gmail.com


We offer a range of accommodation options to meet the needs of all our guests. Choose from Luxury suite rooms, Luxury Pool villas and Presidential Suite. The contemporary classic design includesTwo Suites, Two Private Pool Villas, One Deluxe Room and a Presidential Suite, all appointed with a luxurious bed and linens. Suites are individually styled and have an elegant country-house feel where comfort is paramount. Natural fabrics, like Indian linens, cottons, wools and silks add to the feeling of understated luxury. A stylish fireplace and book shelves in the main living room and the dining area connect the two suites. Refreshingly cool, neutral walls provide a calming backdrop for the eclectic mix of international styles that have been featured within the homestead. A general Plantation Theme is featured throughout the estate, and is subtly echoed in the interior decor.

The rooms open onto stunning wrap-around stone tiled verandas with sweeping views of the estate. Hospitality is generous and abundant, and our staff is willing and able to be flexible in order to meet everyone’s needs and desires.

Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is the ideal place for a plantation stay as well as to see how the spices are grown, harvested and processed. A small, friendly village, where one can see and visit typical Kerala-style homes, is within walking distance.

Fifteen minutes away is the Periyar (Thekkady) Tiger Reserve. This is one of the oldest and most well known sanctuaries in Kerala. Boating on the lake offers a wonderful opportunity to see wildlife at close quarters. In addition to the boat ride, several community based eco-tourism programs are also in place in the reserve. Periyar is close to many local attractions including Elephant-riding Trails, Nature Walks (guided day treck), and Bamboo Rafting, among other interesting outings.

There are beautiful country drives to enjoy. Head up into charming towns of Cumbum and Lower Camp where you can enjoy Bullock cart safaris, or just enjoy the luscious landscape.

Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is the ideal stepping-off point for a beautiful nature holiday retreat. The opportunities for relaxing or participating in all that the region has to offer are endless.

HIGHLIGHTS

PLANTATION TOUR

Aanavilasam is a seven acre cardamom and pepper plantation. A popular feature offered to our guests is a guided tour around the plantation with informative comments on the cultivation and harvesting of these important spices.

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PASHU VILLA
(House of Cows)

Guests are welcome to visit our new cow byre.
This purpose-built building, apart from its stylish design, is intended to be a hygienic and cow-friendly structure,  with bright internal fittings and an efficient waste processing unit.More

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION

Learn to cook one authentic Keralam dish in the cooking demonstration class organized by the Chef. The classes are designed to suit the guest.More

BIRDS

For lovers of our feathered friends, Aanavilasam is blessed with some of the most exotic and colourful birds to be found in the region. Many of the rarer species are regularly spotted around the plantation. More

AYURVEDA

Ditch the drugs. They might promise you miracles, but the effects, most times, would only be temporary. There are no quick-fix methods to getting fit. You have heard it before, but Ayurveda is a long-lasting solution to mental and physical fitness.More

NATURE

At Aanavilasam we are committed to the support and protection of all nature.
Our trees and foliage are carefully nurtured, providing birds and other fauna with a safe and natural environment. More