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The Setting
It seems like an impossible dream has come true at Paradisa
Plantation Retreat. Countless others have also been given
the opportunity to fulfill their dream of a perfect getaway,
in communion with the best of nature.
The architecture of the retreat is based on the traditional
Kerala style wooden houses. These have been embellished
with priceless antique columns and artifacts, all personally
handpicked and placed, creating an ambience of quiet cultural
richness. Adding a dash of fun is the tree house with its
"en-suite" bathroom, which was constructed by
the local tribal people using their age-old jungle technique
and materials.
The Legend
The great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, has the five Pandava
princes as its protagonists. Legend has it that the Pandava princes
and their wife Panchali camped at a breathtakingly beautiful site,
half a kilometer from the Retreat, later called 'Panchalimedu'.
The remnants of their stay still exist.
The Exploration
There is plenty to do besides soaking up the peace and quiet.
A trek through the plantation is an education. See the cultivation
and harvesting of coffee, cardamom, cloves and pepper. The tea
plantations, factory and the cardamom-processing unit are well
worth a visit.
The scenic countryside invites you to take long walks. The heady
combination of raw nature and the clean air is a potent restorative.
The Evenings
To help you unwind at the end of the day performances of Indian
classical music will be staged at the restaurant.
Kathakali is Kerala's legacy to the world of dance drama. Kerala's
own classical dance form is Mohiniattam, the dance of the celestial
enchantress. Bharatanatyam, though borrowed from the neighbouring
state of Tamil Nadu, is widely practised in Kerala. We offer you
the enriching experience of being audience to these performances.
The Philosophies
Ayurveda
'Ayurveda' means the 'science of life'. It is an ancient system
of preventive medicine, which provides remedies for illnesses
and prescribes ideal lifestyles to prevent the onset of sickness
and disease. The Sahyadri Ayurvedic Hospital, six kilometers from
the Retreat, offers professional treatment under a team of expert
doctors. If you do not require treatment, you could still indulge
yourself with a relaxing, rejuvenating massage at the hospital.
Astrology
Astrology is one of the areas which reflects the mysticism of
India. An astrologer is available on request with prior appointment.
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient science, which upholds wellness as a state
of being where the mind and body co-exist in complete harmony.
Yogic exercises are designed for the attainment of peace through
physical and mental well-being. Paradisa Plantation Retreat offers
you the opportunity to be introduced to this ancient Indian discipline. |
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