The Travancore Heritage

Poovar Island 

Samudra

Abad Pal Shore Resort

Coconut Bay 

Taj Garden Retreat

Surya Samudra 

Rainforest Resort

Ayuryogashram

Vagamon Hide Out (By Saj)

Le Meridien Kovalam Beach Resort 

The high decibel pitch of city's din, its jostling populace, polluted air, the sweat soaked streets, the groaning habitants, the frown and the scowls laced with the grime and soot on every face, struggling to get on with the high wired tension of daily chores.

Into the

Lap of 'God's own country', an abode of peace and tranquility amid pristine surroundings, nestling in a sweep of verdant hills, tea plantations, scenic picturesque valleys cradled by nature's lap, where bounties of wildness abounds.  It's air as pure as it can be, the numerous waterfalls in its azure colors - ringing a melodious sound into ones ear.  This far-flung yet so accessible spot is known as "Vagamon Hideout" an eco-friendly Heritage of SAJ.  An affordable 'treat' replete with luxuries steeped in rustic background with an Eco-friendly ambience.

This man made heritage hideout is located at Vagamon, (Idukki), barely 100 kms away from Cochin International Airport, with its lake which will offer you an exhilarating sense of enjoyment the likes of which you have never seen or enjoyed before.  A complete holiday experience, amidst mother nature in its most idealic form with salubrious climes.

Here we highlight the nature's bounties that you will encounter at the heritage site.

Animals & Birds

Watch the birds and pet animals in their natural habitat in close proximity to the guest dwellings. The warmth and friendliness they exude towards mankind is to be seen to be believed. Attention-grabbing sights of rabbits, parrots, lovebirds, white geese, pigeons & doves will enthrall you. Wooden nests are made for them where they come to roost.

They play the part of a perfect host in welcoming the visitors-the chirping of these birds...while short stature trees like manchiam, vembu, pine etc sway their heads in cool breeze as if in a trance. The shrubby tea, pepper, cardamom and ginger grass keep their heads fluttering as if in dance, dispersing a pleasant aroma to the surroundings.

There is an aviary where a large family of parrots and lovebird coexists without any kind of hostility.

Occasionally these innocent-looking creatures are let out into the meadows to linger around with guests.

Dining Here you are going to savor the taste of purely ethnic Kerala cuisine, served in purely ethnic cutleries and crockery. Bowls, dishes, pots, cups and mugs made of clay, tray made of bamboo sticks, spoons made of ‘chiratta’ (coconut shell) all in bright red and brown colours are appealing to the eyes as the food is to the palate.

No fixed menu… nothing to do with northern or western recipes… here you can pick out your choice directly from nature’s menu chest! 
You just name or point out from nature what you need. Be it tapioca, or banana or asparagus, you will have it on your dinner table top in ready-to-eat form. It is also an occasion for an acquaintance with the cookery excellence of native tribes. 
Food is prepared using traditional appliances like ammi (crushing stone) and attukallu (grinding stone), to give food preparations a taste of its kind and prevent modernity from sneaking into the bastions of traditional kitchen. Fuel for cooking fire is obtained from a small biogas plant annexed to the hideout. Biodegradable waste such as Cow dung, leftovers of vegetables etc are put to good use for biogas production. 

Vagamon, located high above the sea level, has a chill in the air with accompanying fog from dusk to dawn inducing a misty night. Nothing would be more apt in such ambience than to sit by the open fire and the warmth of the bonfire keeps your body and soul warm (open fire is lit usually in cold nights). Add to this, the beat of the local 'Ramba Drums' by the local tribe folk, the music and the dance makes the evening complete.

Rejuvenation

Kerala Ayurvedic rejuvenating facilities

Ayurveda’ means ‘the knowledge of life’. The origin of Ayurveda, the science of life, can be traced back to Vedic period. The Vedas, the first literature of human civilization is reckoned the warp and weft of Ayurveda which is believed to have been in practice during the period of Devas. 
To Ayurveda, human body is composed of  ‘Doshas’, ‘Dhatu’ and ‘Mahas. It dictates the social norms that help an individual maintain spiritual health. ‘Rasayana, a branch of Ayurvedic treatment, enables the diseased‘ to regain the lost vitality.  Ayurvedic treatments are aimed at keeping an individual in fine fettle. It gives special emphasis on prevention of disease.  
Different Ayurvedic treatments are ‘Panchakarmas’ Therapeutic vomiting, Purgation, Cleansing enemas , Nasal application of herbs and Rejuvenation (Ramayana).

Diet and Dietetics