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SOUTH INDIA TRAVEL AWARD 2016

SOUTH INDIA TRAVEL AWARD 2016
SOUTH INDIA TRAVEL AWARD 2016
Winner of BEST WELLNESS RESORT IN SOUTH INDIA


Dear Friends of The Hermitage,

Neeleshwar Hermitage has just won another award from the South India Travel Awards: the Best Spa and Wellness Resort.  We are naturally delighted to have received such prestigious recognition. This is our seventh award in only eight years of trading. All of them have been in effect a vote of thanks to the entire team at the hotel, from the front-office staff to those who work unnoticed behind the scenes. The hard work and dedication of the whole Hermitage family has made it possible to create and run a first-class retreat hotel in a part of northern Kerala that was completely unvisited by tourism until our arrival eight years ago.

From the beginning we have been keen to create an eco-friendly retreat that was integrated into the local community, and we have created 80 full time jobs and support a further 400 in their families in a part of the country where there were previously very few local jobs. So we can say our staff are really our partners too!

During your stay with us, we aim to nourish your body, mind and soul through our authentic and delicious food, aesthetically pleasing surroundings, the charm and attention of our staff and the Ayurvedic health practices for which Kerala is renowned - massage, yoga and meditation. So in staying with us you have a rare chance to step out of life’s demanding routine, get back in touch with yourself and revitalize your life in a truly holistic way.
 
Very best wishes.
Altaf Chapri
Co-founder and Managing Director

by Alistair Shearer

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