Forests that surround The Fog are rich in bio - diversity and home to a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. In the course of the nature walk guests are escorted by a naturalist who will help spot species and explain their significance and behaviour in their habitats.
An intrinsic part of Kerala's culture, a traditional 'chai kada' (tea shop) is often a modest structure with a tiled or thatched roof. People gather to exchange news and gossip of glasses of sweetened or black tea accompanied by traditional snacks. At The Fog we recreate this experience for our guests with a radio playing ghazals.
Revisit the romance in your lives with a romantic candlelight dinner set exclusively for our guests. We offer an eclectic range of cuisine complemented by non –alcoholic beverages.
Yoga and meditation sessions are conducted at The Fog in serene spaces surrounded by lush vegetation and filled with only the sounds of birds. These sessions are ideal to rejuvenate body and mind, conducted by experienced professional instructors. Ideal at the start a day on your holiday.
Mothers the world over produce some of the most authentic traditional food in their kitchens, often improvising to create scintillating dish. The villages around The Fog create a distinctive cuisine that it is a subtle blend of two culinary cultures from neighbouring states. A lady from a village nearby will demonstrate how ingredients and techniques create their distinctive cuisine.
The seductive flavours and scents of Kerala's cuisine, both vegetarian and non- vegetarian, arise from the use of coconuts and spices, fruits and vegetables grown predominantly in the region. Many dishes mostly cooked in the rural areas of Kerala are quite different in terms of flavours from their urban variations. A lady from a rural household will demonstrate the use of ingredients and techniques unique to her part of Kerala.
Kerala's traditional dance forms display components of classical and folk dance forms. They feature elaborate and vivid make up, costumes and accessories as well as minimalistic costumes and accessories. Performances can be vibrantly explosive as well characterised by subtle movements and expressions. At The Fog classical and folk dance performances are staged regularly at the resort for our guests.
Brides and grooms in Kerala weddings are attired in distinctive white cream shirts, kurtas and the men often appear bare chested only draped in a sarong like white garment with a gold border. Brides on the other hand will dress in simple white saree with a gold border and wear traditional jewellery. Guests, on request, may experience this novelty unique to this part of the country.
Bicycles are available at the resort that guests may avail to explore the roads and numerous trails that lead to scenic spots in the countryside as well as explore the forested mountain slopes.
Napkin folding is a type of decorative folding done with a napkin. as a table decoration in fancy restaurants. Although most people don't think it, napkin folding is a form of art.
A hookah is a single - or multi-stemmed device that vaporizes and enables users to smoke flavoured tobacco or ingredients that do not use tobacco. The vapour or smoke is passed through a glass bowl containing water and is filtered before inhalation or simply tasting. Guests who would like to experience this exotic social ritual may avail of the hookahs provided on request at The Fog.
A tuk tuk is a coered motorized tri wheeler transport vehicle. The driver sits in front and other travellers sit on bench seats behind. Exploring the various roads and by-lanes is a novel experience. The Fog will provide guest with its own tuk tuk and driver.
This tour involves a half day trek to an indigenous tribal village. The trek will traverse shola forest and gentle mountains slopes, pass through a spice plantation. Guests will experience at close quarters, how spices are cultivated and processed. They will have glimpses of the daily lives of people in a tribe besides aspects of their culture.
The excursion involves visits to a church, mosque and church of renown in the area. Guests will get to view certain aspects of the prevalent religious architecture besides some of the distinctive religious rituals.
The area around The Fog is a birding hotspot with a fascinating range of endemic and migratory species that an enthusiast may observe. Guest will accompany an experienced naturalist with an intimate knowledge of the behaviour patterns of different birds as well the topography of the area.
Jeep safaris go out into the fabulous wild life parks in the area at the break of dawn and later in the afternoon when wildlife is visible beside the trails and at watering spots. The safaris are escorted by experienced game wardens who are excellent trackers with an exhaustive knowledge about the wildlife in the parks.
The reservoir behind the Chengulam dam near The Fog is a scenic spot of great beauty, situated in the bowl of a valley and surrounded by mountains. It is also a spot for boating at leisure in the lake. Boats on offer include peddle boats, speed boats and larger boats. The scenic views all around also make it an excellent spot for nature photography.
Situated near the border between the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Chathurangapara is a windy hilltop that offers superlative panoramic views. It also a site for windmills that generate electrical power. Sunsets at Chathurangapara are spectacular and The Fog will arrange trips for guests.
Kalaripayattu, Kerala's indigenous martial art form is perhaps among the oldest in the world. Experienced practitioners and students hone their skills in a spaces named 'Kalaris' that are also centres of religious worship. Characterized by enthralling routines that include jumps, running and somersaults, Kalari's primary objective is the optimal coordination between mind and body, besides learning indigenous medicinal practices. Lessons also include the use of swords, daggers, spears, maces, and bows and arrows. Kalari demonstrations are conducted by seasoned practitioners for the benefit of our guests at The Fog.
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