On the serene banks of Kerala's legendry river Periyar in the Thottumugam village of Aluva in the greater Cochin is situated the Kandankulathy Ayurvedic Periyar Health Resort

Nalukettu , a traditional Kerala homestead ,retaining all its heritage charm , forms the central part of the resort. There are cottages , treatment rooms , herbal gardens , coconut palms and medical trees within the complex. Aflight of steps lead to River Periyar , in the cool and herbal - enriched waters of which , the residents can take a morning dip and practise yoga on its sandy banks.