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The Dune Village

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A thematic hotel designed to cater to the growing demand

for long stay destinations with soul and comfort.

A 30 acre eco-friendly beach hotel with aesthetic bungalows, villas,

swimming pool, tennis court, sea boating

and 700m of sea front, welcoming guests all through the year.

The restaurant serves healthy gourmet fusion food,

prepared using organically farmed vegetables,

some rare exotic varieties from the garden of the French King Louis XIV.

The Dune is the base for AIR (Artists In Residence) programme, which provides

work studios for Artists from all around the world.

It is Located on the Coramandel coast of Tamil Nadu,

150 km south of  Chennai (Madras) and just 15 Kms from the heart of Pondicherry.

The Dune cherishes the spirit "to live in harmony with nature and men".

For ages swamis (Holy Men) from the nearby temples of Mahabalipuram

used this scenic beach reserve as a place of pilgrimage and meditation.

Rejuvenate

When muscles are over worked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle causing soreness and even muscle spasm. Massage improves circulation which increases blood flow bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. You can have various types of traditional Ayurvedic and Indian massages. If you have any specific problem talk to our chief masseur, he might be able to elaborate a spécial treatment for you.

Ayurvedic Therapies

• Head massage 30 mn  For a long time in India, head massage is a family tradition, a simple way of expressing love for others.

• Whole body Massage 1 hour Whole body massage is Ayurveda's principal healing tool and the mother of all massages. The whole body massage is given with herbal oils customized to ones body type to detoxify, nourish and revitalize the body tissues (Dhatus).

• Reflexology. Foot massage 1 hour

• Therapeutic massage 45 mn

• Rejuvenation Therapeutic massage 1 hour

• Navarakizhi 1 hour This is done with hot bags filled with navara rice cooked in cow milk mixed, with certain herbal decoction. This procedure offers betters physical consistency, strengthens the nerves & improves complexion.

• Sirodhara 1 hour A continuous stream of medicated oil or herbal decoction of milk is made to drop gently on the fore head from a particular height through specially made apparatus. This promotes the rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, which acts as antigenic factors. This is a special massage therapy for stress & strain.

• Udwarthanam 1 hour This is a deep dry massage performed by using herbal powders. This massage reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body.

• Nasyam (7 courses) 15 mn each                         This massaging of upper body from shoulders upwards till sweating takes place. The medicine in exact dose is measured & poured into the nostrils. This treatment is good in ailments like sinusitis, migraine and chest congestion.

• Pizhichil 1 hour                                                    This is a luxurious treatment in which two therapists pour warm herbal oil over the body while performing a gently soothing massage. Strips of linen dipped in warm medicated oil are squeezed on the body while simultaneously massaging the body. This therapy is good to prevent aging , scales , wrinkles, and to cure arthritis and spastic muscular disorders.

Yoga

for all in-house guest and The Dune staff
everyday with Teacher Magesh
from 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM and 5.30 PM to 6.30 PM

Thematic Bungalows

Our beach bungalows are spaciously spread over 30 acres. They are uniquely designed and are known for their commitment to reduce the impact on the environment. They are partly using reclaimed building material from South Indian Colonial houses and Chettinad palaces. They are mostly equipped with Solar hot water system.

Not all our accommodation have air conditioning for environmental reasons and we have most of the time a refreshing sea breeze. 

Each thematic bungalow is of a different inspiration, furniture, size, facility and enjoys the privacy of its own garden.  

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