Group bookings

We have the following facilities on site:

• Five deluxe detached villas each with a double or twin bedroom and lakeview balcony and a living room which can accommodate an extra adult or two children.
• Five additional luxury lakeside rooms each with a double or twin bedroom and sit-out.
• Restaurant seating up to 28 people. Vegetarian, fish and chicken dishes available. South Indian or Continental cuisine.
• Thatched Performance Area (nine-metre square) which may be used as a demonstration/ training area or for yoga and meditation.
• Spacious grounds (3.6 acres) with direct access to the lake and river (for beaches, Kappil is only 8km away and Varkala is 15km).
• Country boat and bicycles for hire.

We offer attractive discounts for group bookings and we are happy to help you devise a package of accommodation, catering and activities to suit your needs.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and we will provide a special quotation:
      Tel: +91 (0)474 251 8020
             +91 (0)474 3253696
      E-mail: enquiries@fragrantnature.com

schools & Educational trips

The varied geography and distinctive culture of Kerala naturally provide a life-enriching experience for most visitors to the State. Fragrant Nature tries to make this experience as rich as possible for its guests by providing information on the local area and giving assistance in putting together trips and activities with local guides. Involvement in education in its broadest sense is an integral part of our commitment to Responsible Tourism. Catering for school parties and educational trips is therefore a natural extension of our normal activity.

For details of our accommodation and facilities please see the Group Bookings section above. For a quotation please contact your Tour Operator with details of your requirements. Alternatively contact us directly to discuss your requirements and we will provide a special quotation:
      Tel: +91 (0)474 251 8020
             +91 (0)474 3253696
      E-mail: enquiries@fragrantnature.com

Examples of Educational Topics:

• Ecological Studies - Fragrant Nature has areas set aside for conservation and "wildlife gardening". These areas include numerous natural ponds which may be suitable for studying pond ecosystems. In addition, the lake next to the resort provides essentially an estuarine environment for study, as it is has a fluctuating salinity being fed by saltwater from the sea and freshwater from the neighbouring Ithikkara River.
• Agriculture - examples of commercially important plants are to be found on the Resort such as coconut, bamboo, arecanut,cashew, teak, mahogany, mango, banana, black pepper. Crops grown locally include coconut, rice, tapioca, papaya, mango, banana, vanilla, and rubber.
• Local Industry - Fragrant Nature can arrange visits to study local small-scale industries such as coconut and coir processing, cashew processing, handweaving, brickmaking.

• Traditional Culture - dance, drama and artforms - Fragrant Nature can arrange performances, demonstrations and classes in Mohiniyattam, Bharatha Natiyam, Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kalaripayattu.
• Local Cuisine - Fragrant Nature can arrange cookery demonstrations of South Indian cuisine either by its own cooks in the Resort kitchen or by a local housewife working in her own kitchen.

Educational Visits and Trips

A list of some local visits and trips that Fragrant Nature is able to provide, with concessionary educational pricing can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
EducationalVisits.doc (Word .doc 30KB)

If you would like us to arrange any other visits, trips or activities please contact Adrian Briggs (contact details above).

Educational Resources

Click here to view and download our information sheets and list of links for Education.