Property Overview 

Nestled at the fringe of Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary and flanked by a hundred‑acre rubber plantation, Duke’s Forest Lodge is Kerala’s evocative forest wellness retreat. The lodge is designed to immerse guests in nature’s rhythm while offering authentic Ayurveda, yoga, and sustainable living experiences. Traditional Keralan architecture, generous open courtyards, gardened walkways, and natural materials harmonize with the surrounding rainforest. At Duke’s, the healing journey is woven into the very fabric of stay. Guests receive personalized Ayurvedic consultations and treatment plans—rejuvenation, detox (panchakarma), herbal therapies, steam baths, oil massages—all guided by in‑house physicians and experienced therapists. Yoga and meditation sessions are scheduled daily, offering moments of stillness beneath the canopy.

The property embraces ecological mindfulness: farm tours, plantation walks, nature trails, birdwatching, and sustainable practices in waste, water, and energy. Beyond therapies, the lodge offers interplay with local nature — forest treks, interaction with tribal hamlets, river streams, and quiet reflection zones. This is not just a resort stay, but a holistic retreat in which every moment supports reconnection, healing, and deep rest. The forest hum, the rustle of leaves, the soft dawn light—it’s a sensory counterpoint to fast life.

Accommodation Types / Room Categories

Duke’s Forest Lodge offers a blend of forest villas and cottage‑style rooms, each designed to harmonize with the environment:

• Pool Villas: Elevated, pillar‑based private villas with a plunge pool or private pool, spacious sit‑outs, large terraces overlooking forest or plantation.
• Standard Rooms / Cottages: Located in the old estate bungalow zone, these more modest rooms provide comfort close to the therapy zones, often simpler but authentic in design.

Rooms include en suite bathrooms, modern conveniences (hot water, fan or A/C, WiFi, in‑room dining), natural light, and open views into green surroundings.

In‑House & Resort Facilities

• In‑house Ayurveda Clinic / Treatment Centre with Green Leaf Award certification, offering therapeutic massage, detox, rejuvenation, steam, herbal therapies, etc.
• Yoga & Meditation Hall / Outdoor Shalas for daily sessions
• Restaurant / Dining Hall overlooking the grounds, using fresh, natural ingredients
• Swimming Pool (main pool) for gentle cooling and relaxation
• Mini Conference / Meeting Space
• Indoor Games / Recreation
• Plantation Tours / Rubber Estate Visit
• Trekking / Bird Watching / Forest Walks with nature trails into adjacent sanctuary zones
• River / Brook Access / Outdoor Nature Interaction
• Visits to Nearby Attractions / Waterfalls / Tribal Settlement Tours

Eco‑Friendly & Sustainable Concept

Duke’s Forest Lodge weaves sustainability into its operational DNA. Its location within a plantation‑forest margin encourages minimal disturbance to the ecosystem. Architecture is sensitively integrated, with open corridors, natural ventilation, and locally sourced materials. The lodge emphasizes organic practices — sourcing local produce, promoting low waste, ecological tours, and plantation walks to educate guests on sustainable farming. Energy, water management, and waste systems likely follow eco guidelines (you can highlight specifics if available). The moral is: living simply, in harmony, with nature as companion and healer.

Stay Experience & Unique Design

A stay here feels like inhabiting the forest rather than just visiting it. Morning light filters through trees, birdsong becomes your alarm, and calm shadows offer refuge. Villas are spaced apart to preserve privacy and silence. The design intentionally blurs indoor–outdoor boundaries: terraces, open corridors, natural materials, shaded nooks. Yoga and Ayurveda are not add-ons but integrated rhythms of your daily flow. Meal times, forest walks, therapy hours, meditation—all designed to slow time. Guests often speak of “forest immersion” — that feeling of surrendering to nature’s pace, shedding noise, unwinding deeply.

Locational Advantages

• Forest‑edge location near Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary — ideal for nature immersion and wildlife walks. Proximity to Ponmudi hill region and scenic forested terrains.
• Approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Trivandrum International Airport (≈ 50–60 km) depending on traffic.
• Close enough to urban connect (railway, bus hubs) but far enough to escape the bustle.
• Nearby natural attractions: Kallar, Bonacaud, Meenmutty waterfalls, Peppara Dam etc.

Wellness & Holistic Features

• Ayurveda & Panchakarma Programs: detox, purification, rejuvenation, slimming, beauty therapies, steam baths, oil massage, etc.
• In‑house Ayurveda Doctors & Therapists who tailor plans per guest needs.
• Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama sessions daily under trained teachers.
• Natural Diet & Organic Food: meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients, ideally aligned with wellness goals (though details should be confirmed)
• Nature Therapy, Forest Walks, Plant Interaction as complementary healing modalities
• Education / Workshop Opportunities (herbal knowledge, sustainable living, eco practices) – if offered
• Sustainability Practices: minimized waste, green design, ecological landscaping, energy/water mindfulness

Book Your Wellness Escape with India Holistic Retreats
At Duke’s Forest Lodge, every rustle, breeze, and dawn light invites you into deeper harmony with nature. Experience Ayurveda, yoga, and eco-living within Kerala’s lush forest landscapes, guided by certified healers and sustainable principles.
Book your stay through India Holistic Retreats – a subsidiary of Globes Travel – and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of healing and tranquility.