Vedic Village Retreat Kodungallur

We spent two nights at the Vedic Village Retreat in Paravoor, Kodungallur, located in the Thrissur district of central Kerala, right ***** the Periyar River’s edge. Our preference was the lake-facing villas, but with none available, we opted for the premium rooms instead. They turned out to be just as enjoyable, with the lake only a short distance away. The rooms were roomy, featuring two showers—one indoors in the bathroom and another outdoors, enclosed yet open to the sky. Bathing beneath the stars felt truly serene. Even the toothbrush and razor had wooden handles, a nod to the retreat’s Vedic-inspired ethos. We lingered for hours on the benches by the riverbank, soaking in the peaceful, pristine waters of the Periyar and watching the sunset, which we managed to photograph. The resort was bustling with international guests. Natesh, the operations manager, was incredibly gracious and went out of his way to ensure our trip was unforgettable. He joined us for a canoe ride on the river, where we glided through the backwaters as they merged into the Arabian Sea. ***** the way, numerous canals fed into the river, creating a vast expanse of water that rivaled the sea itself in its boundlessness. We snapped photos of the sunset from the boat—a breathtaking sight. The outing was flawlessly arranged. Natesh also suggested we visit the Thiruvanchikulam Siva Temple, which we did the following day. Over 4,000 years old, it’s considered Kerala’s first temple. The food at the retreat was a standout. Their dal makhani and paneer tikka were the finest I’ve had in Kerala. Chef Vinu, a skilled culinary talent, personally oversees the menu and preparation. My thanks go to Natesh and Vinu for making our time at the retreat so special.

This is a superb fantastic resort,situated on backwaters . Amazing helping smiling staff that goes at lengths to make your trip memorable. Picturesque property , finger linking delicious food nd personal touch in everything, they r outstanding. Will love to come back. Kudos to the entire team and especially jeevan