Authentic Ayurvedic Therapies
Guests seeking traditional wellness experiences will be guided to nearby authentic Ayurvedic practitioners, where treatments and rejuvenation therapies are practiced by experienced local healers following time-honoured traditions.
Yogashala
Overlooking a natural pond within the retreat, an open-air pavilion provides a peaceful setting for yoga, meditation, and mindful breathing sessions.
Campfire & Storytelling
Under a night sky, guests gather around a campfire to engage in conversations, narrate stories and to experience the simple warmth of shared moments.
Outdoor Barbecue
An open-air barbecue setting on request allows guests to enjoy freshly grilled food in a refreshing natural environment, weather permitting.
Traditional cooking demonstrations
Cooking demonstrations by the resident chef at Beyond Eco-Living introduce guests to Kerala’s simple regional recipes and culinary traditions.
Cycling
Guests may opt to explore the surrounding countryside at leisure, travelling over tracks that pass through plantations and serene village paths.
Bamboo craft centre visits
Visits are organised for guests to local workshops where traditional bamboo handicrafts are made.
The landscapes surrounding Beyond Eco Living are deeply rooted in the agricultural and ecological traditions of the Western Ghats.
Spice Plantation Walks
Guided walks with guests are conducted through nearby plantations where Cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, Cocoa and Clove are culitivated introducing them to the region’s spice cultivation heritage.
Sunrise Walks
Guests embark on walks, early morning, to viewpoints nearby from where they could experience a serene sunrise as the Western Ghats mountains awaken with birdsong and rising mist from the valleys bellow.
Village Walks
Guests get to immerse in authentic rural experiences in the area as they walk at a gentle pace on tracks meandering through nearby villages. These excursions offer glimpses of daily life and culture of the people living in the forests of the Western Ghats mountains.
Half-day and full-day explorations on jeeps that allow guests to venture deeper into the rugged landscapes of the Western Ghats. These journeys are tailored to suit a guest's convenience with tours that extend over a few hours to those that last a full day. These excursions offer access to wild and remote landscapes rarely experienced through conventional tourism.
Safaris offer
- Scenic drives through forest roads.
- Visits to remote mountain villages such as Mamalakandam.
- Evening safaris to the Annakulam elephant sighting.
- Hidden waterfalls and forest viewpoints.
- Hanging bridges across forest streams.
- Kayaking experiences along stretches of the Periyar River.
Flora and Fauna Eco Park
A nature interpretation space that introduces visitors to the region's biodiversity.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
One of India's most important bird habitats, often referred to as a paradise for birdwatchers.
Adventure Activity Parks
Nearby outdoor facilities that offer optional adventure activities for those seeking more active exploration.
