Vythri Resort, Wayanad, Kerala, India


The cottages and huts are in the ethnic styles. Taking you back to an indigenous "tribal village" where simplicity and harmony reigned supreme. The climate is mildly cool, just fine - neither too cold, nor warm. Perfect. It's just like no other hill resort. All the time, it's like having put your AC on to a comfortable cool. An old British Colonial retreat, Vythiri is a holiday waiting to be discovered and rediscovered. Vythiri is located in the Wayanad District in North Kerala, India. Waynad is rich in coffee and spice plantations. Spices such as cardamom and pepper grow abundantly in the perfect cool climate and fertile terrain. Coffee is the major export commodity. Wayanad is steeped in history and traditions which historians claim date as far back as 10 centuries before Christ. They refer to the Edakkal Caves as evidence where ancient carvings have been traced to a highly civilized people from the pre-historic stone ages. Wayanad is also home to proud indigenous tribesmen. Numerous tribal communities co-exist with a well-settled planter population. The Resort is just 60 kms from Calicut, the nearest city with an international airport and well-connected national rail network (less than 3 hours drive away). Vythri is also en-route by road to Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty from Calicut. The drive is picturesque. You have to wind through the Western ghats, escaping from the sultry climate below to a perfect, cool and temperate climate at Vythiri. 60 kms from the nearest major town, Calicut 85 kms from Calicut International Airport 18 kms from Kalpetta, the District Headquarters of Wayanad District 150 kms from Mysore enroute to Calicut Facilities - At Vythiri Resort, impressions blur and mingle. Mud walls, rocks, concrete, wood It's a visual treat like none other. A long swaying bridge. A swimming pool roofed by the stars. Rough-hewn steps leading to breathtaking vistas. Vythiri offers you well appointed, tastefully furnished rooms. It has all modern amenities including en-suite bathroom, hot water etc. So that you enjoy your brush-with-nature comfortably. You have three fabulous choices on your stay here. Planter's Lodges, Cottages and Tribal Huts. Other Facilities - Serena Spa, Conference hall, Doctor on call, Ayurveda centre, 24 hour IS Safe Deposite Lockers, Health Club, Travel Assistance, Swimming pool, Games Room, TV salon, Kids Play Area, Natural Pool, Coffee Shop, MultiCuisine Restaurant Rooms - 6 adjoining rooms fully fitted, each with a veranda offering a beautiful view of the lush surroundings and flowing stream. Tile roofed Planter's Lodges are inspired by ancient Keralite traditions. Cottages - There are 18 spacious river-facing cottages, offering you the golden opportunity of waking up to the sounds of a gurgling stream. Self-contained and ideal for couples / family. The floorings are terracotta tiles and red-oxide finished red polished floors. Tribal Huts - There are 12 individually thatched tribal huts ideal for adventure lovers. Built completely from mud, bamboo and thatched leaves, it brings you close to nature. Rejuvenation Programs Most of the programs include massages with herbal extracts, oils and powders, medicated steam bath etc. Rasayana Chikitsa (Rejuvenation therapy) - This tones up your skin, rejuvenates and strengthens the tissues, increases primary vitality and improves mental clarity. It increases the resistance power of the body. Kayakalpa Chikitsa (Body immunization and longevity treatment) - This therapy is good for retarding the aging process, arresting the degeneration of body cells and immunization of the system. Body Sudation (Sweda Karma) - This includes a medicated steam bath to eliminate impurities from the body, improve the tone and complexion of the skin and reduce fat. It also helps reduce rheumatic pain. Body Slimming - Massages with medicated herbal powder and herbal oil with an ayurvedic diet of herbal juices is very effective in aiding slimming. Herbal Steam Bath - This is used to induce sweating. The steam bath improves peripheral circulation by vascodilation. This reduces high blood pressure. It also helps the absorption of medicinal particles present in the herbal oil and augments the elimination of impurities in the system. Besides, it helps reduce stiffness, pain and swelling of the joints. Beauty Care - Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc., helps improve the complexion and regain your youthful charm. Yoga and Meditation -The ancient methods and exercises for purifying the body and mind. Rewarding you with absolute control over them and bringing about a feeling of well being and happiness. Panchakarma - It is a five fold treatment for ensuring mental and physical well being, for tuning the body, organs, breath, nerves and purifying the blood. Ayurvedic Therapeutic Programs Therapeutic programs include treatments for cases of memory loss, severe headache, paralysis, nervous weakness and nervous disorders, nasal ailments, ear ailments, wasting of muscles, sports injuries, emaciation, skin diseases, prevention of cataract etc. Dara - Medicated oil is applied on the patient’s head and body. He is made to lie on a wooden plank specially designed for this purpose. A continuous stream of prescribed medicated oil, decoction; milk etc is made to drop gently on his forehead and head. This treatment is good, especially in curing cervical spondilysis, chronic headache, hallucination etc. Sirodhara - Medicated oil is poured on to the forehead continuously. This will tune up the brain and improve memory. This treatment is good for preventing and curing diseases like paralysis, senile dementia and other neurological ailments. It also relieves stress and strain. Pizhichil - The patient has to lie on a wooden Droni (plank). A piece of linen dipped in warm medicated oil is squeezed over on to the patient’s body. He is given a gentle massage by four masseurs for the region below the neck. The duration can be one to one and half hours. It is effective in treating spondilysis, wastage of muscles etc. Navarakkizhi - The massage is done with small linen bags filled with cooked Navara rice after a liberal application of medicated oil over the whole body. The rice is cooked in cow’s milk with certain decoctions. The bag is then dipped in the dame mixture and then massaged over the body. The process lasts for one to one and half hours. The course is usually taken for 14 to 21 days. This procedure is highly rejuvenating, nourishing and prepares the person to bear the stress and strain of modern day life. It also helps strengthen nerves and improves complexion of the skin. Elakizhi - Friend herbal leaves tied in cloth boluses is dipped in hot medicated oil and applied to the entire body. This treatment is for osteoarthritis with swelling, spondilysis, sports injuries and for all other soft tissue inflammations. Sirovasti - The treatment involves retaining prescribed medicated oil on the head by fitting a leather cap around it. The oil is retained over the head for one to one and half hours. The course is normally for seven days. It is effective in treating trigiminal neuralgia, hemicrania, optic atrophy, otalgia, deafness, facial paralysis and in all diseases effecting cranial nerves. Kadivasthi - Medicated oil is retained about an hour on the lower back (lumbar region). This procedure is beneficial for lumbar spondilysis, inter vertebral disc prolapse, lumbago (low backache) etc. Panchakarma - This is beneficia l for treatment of diseases like paralysis, arthritis, rheumatism, skin diseases etc. The five-fold purification therapy includes medicated oil enema, purgation, medicines, induced vomiting with medicines and nasal medication. Panchakarma is beneficial in treating subfertility and impotence. Snehapanam - Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportional increased quantity. This treatment is for rheumatoid arthritis, psychic disorders, skin ailments and bronchial asthma. Udwarthanam - It is a deep dry massage using herbal powders. It helps reduce obesity, imparts mobility to the joints, strengthens muscles and helps cure hemiplegia and paralysis. Tharpanam - Medicated ghee is retained for 20-30 minutes in the eye. This relieves the strain on the eyes, improves eyesight and nourishes the nerves.

	RATES 3 Days Package -NAVA YOUWAN (Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy.) ABYANGAM (AYURVEDIC MASSAGE), KSHEERA DHARA SINGLE: Rs. 9450/- DOUBLE: Rs.13800/- 5 Days Package - KRISHA GATRA (for Thin People), NAVARAKIZHI, NASYAM, YOGA AND MEDITATION SINGLE: Rs. 15600/- DOUBLE: Rs. 23200/- 5 Days Package - STHOOLA GATRA (for Obese People), ABYANGAM, UDWARTHANAM, NASYAM YOGA AND MEDITATION SINGLE: Rs. 15150/- DOUBLE: Rs.22300/- 7 Days Package - ABYANGAM, TAILA DHARA, NAVARAKIZHI, NASYAM, UDWARTHANAM, YOGA AND MEDITATION SINGLE: Rs. 23350/- DOUBLE: Rs. 36250/- 9 Days Package - ABYANGAM, NASYAM, TAILA DHARA, NAVARATHEPPU, PIZHICHIL, PODIKIZHI, YOGA AND MEDITATION SINGLE: Rs. 28000/- DOUBLE: Rs.42530/- This package includes Ayurvedic therapy, accommodation and stay.