Gurukul Retreat, also known as Spice Hills, is a traditional Kerala style resort located at Chevayur in
Kozhikode District. The resort offers cottages with private balcony and en-suite facility.
A variety of massages and treatments are offered at the ayurvedic center. There is a school within the premises, which offers training in Jyotish (
Vedic Astrology), Vedic philosophy,
ayurveda and
Sanskrit.
Ethnic vegetarian cuisines of
Kerala are served. At the Gurukul boutique, guests can purchase local arts, handicrafts, clothing, ayurvedic oils and meditation shawls. Library, Kerala-style pool and communication center are the added features. Apart from these, the resort arranges a tranquil sail through the backwaters in
kettuvalloms. Hiking and sightseeing tours are also organized.
Gurukul Retreat offers you the opportunity to perform
homas and
pujas on the premises by reputed priests. Both indoor and outdoor yoga classes are held.
Gurukul Retreat is a 3 hour drive from
Mangalore Airport.
