"Niraamaya's wellness retreat on a cliff above the Athirappilly falls"
Niraamaya's wellness retreats are better known on Kerala's coast; Samroha carries the idea inland, perched above the Athirappilly waterfalls on the banks of the Chalakudy river, with rugged hills and forest on every side.
Rooms climb from 425 sq ft Superior Rooms with river views to a 1,200 sq ft Presidential Villa with private pool, dry kitchen and its own spa room — a hint of how seriously the wellness side is taken. The Niraamaya Spa draws on Ayurvedic tradition, with personalised programmes guided by doctors and therapists, and yoga sessions held facing the river.
The falls set the soundtrack; Ayurveda sets the pace.
Days divide between gentle adventure and none at all: private treks into the Sholayar rainforest and canoeing on the Chalakudy on one hand, therapies and meditation on the other. Café Samsara handles all-day dining, from Kerala dishes to pan-Asian plates; Essence, the lounge bar, points its views at the cascading water. And in a rare touch for a retreat of this kind, Samroha is deliberately pet-friendly — the dog comes too.
Rooms of 425 sq ft with contemporary interiors and modern comforts, looking towards the river.
Cottages of 475 sq ft set in the greenery, designed for a comfortable stay amid the quiet of the surrounding nature.
At 725 sq ft, these cottages suit families or couples after privacy, with a spacious living room and a bathroom with walk-in shower.
Rooms of 475 sq ft with contemporary furnishings and views of the waterfalls.
Villas of 725 sq ft by the water, each with a private pool — pitched by the retreat at honeymooners and romantic escapes.
A 1,040 sq ft suite with a separate living room, en-suite bathroom with heated jacuzzi, a large balcony overlooking the river and tropical forest, and a private spa room.
The 1,200 sq ft villa has a spacious sit-out overlooking the Chalakudy river, a private pool, a dry kitchen and a private spa room.
By enquiry A ten-room retreat on seven acres of rainforest in the Sholayar forest, its balconies looking straight onto the Athirappilly falls. A lone treehouse sits up in the canopy, waterfall beyond the treetops. There is an infinity pool and Ayurveda, and the quieter diversions are the good ones: tribal bamboo cooking, firefly watching after dark.
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