KADAMBAVANAM ETHNIC RESORT, MADURAI

Kadambavanam Ethnic Resort is a holistic treat for the body, mind and soul not necessarily in that order

For the discerning traveler looking for an authentic cultural experience as well for the Tamilian looking to reconnect to his roots, Kadambavanam offers a comprehensively structured daily program of activities aimed at giving a taste of Tamil living.

For example a ritual in every typical Tamil household is the cleansing of the front yard with water mixed with cow’s dung, which is a natural disinfectant. This is to be done before sunrise. Of course the ritual makes more sense in rural areas where concrete structures and tar roads are still a rarity and village walkways are paved with sand. (remember that ours was and is still a largely agrarian society, with the heart of the country still in it’s villages to quote the father our nation Mahathma Gandhi). This is followed by adorning the space with beautiful ‘Kollams’, which are intricate geometric patterns laid freehand with rice flour by the lady of the house.

At Kadambavanam we repeat this small ritual in front of your hut and would like to share the meaning behind many a traditional ritual followed by Tamilian households .

Nestled in the lap of Mother nature, just breathing in the pure, fresh air here,is enough to calm your senses and we encourage you to extend the tranquility by attending a morning session on Pranayama (rhythmic breathing), Yoga and Meditation at our yoga pavillion.

The idea is to adopt a leisurely rural pace and go for a village walk and observe rural living in the small hamlets around.

We are here to regale you with stories of our colourful history and encourage you to take detours to several lesser known places in and around Madurai, that are steeped in tradition and mythology Discover more about our culture, spiritual practices and our language through discourses and dialogue with eminent scholars.

A well stocked reading lounge with an interesting collection of books that would appeal to all age groups and audio visual facilities with an impressive collection of materials relating to our heritage and customs, religion and philosophy, including classic old Tamil movies complete the experience.

The setting at Kadambavanam is most ideal for conducting outbound camps and HR workshops for corporates and students. Special packages for Health and Rejuvenation and Cultural Retreats can be The Ethnic Resort features a scenic Unavagam (eatery) elevation 100’ above the site abutting a small hillock, offering a fabulous view of the surrounding greenery. It is a semi open multi level multi cuisine eatery, with customized dining areas for different sizes of groups with a few romantic corners as well.

Savour our Tamilian culinary specialities made from fresh vegetables and herbs, organically produced in our own backyard. Enjoy regional delicacies not found in regular restaurents, prepared the traditional way to bring out the aroma and flavor and served with warmth and care,

Food in our culture is considered "prasadham", divine offering, and as such the attitude behind the preparation is as important if not more, than the ingredients that go into ittailor made for groups on request.

15

All Cottages with Individual sit out & Garden 24 hrs Room Service Satellite TV

24 hrs

Travel Desk assistance Utility Kiosk Express Laundry service Safe Deposit locker Yoga & Meditation Centre Reading Lounge Internet Kiosk at Lounge Pick-up & drop On Request Ample car parking space Nature health centre* Swimming pool* Tennis Court * (*-Under Construction)

25 kms from Madurai

25 kms