Standing in the midst of a huge lawn, this is a tharavad or a traditional ancestral home, featuring elements of vernacular Kerala architecture, like sloping tiled roofs, columned porches, raftered ceilings, and extensive use of wood in the interiors. The room on offer is minimally decorated and houses a couple of single beds, placed side by side, and storage units for convenience. With ample open space outside, your kids can play to their hearts’ content and you can take leisurely long walks in a peaceful atmosphere, something very rare to happen in a city!
Taking the family abroad isn’t always easy, particularly if you would like to broaden their horizons and show them something completely different. Whilst concerns over safety, privacy and the quality of food in a developing nation might be over weighed by the diversity of experiences and the benefit of their continuing education, it is always comforting to know the places you are staying at are used to having younger guests to stay.
A vacation staying as guests in private homes and secluded villas, learn to cook traditional Kerala dishes with farm fresh ingredients, float effortlessly through the canals and waterways of the Backwaters, watch fishermen landing the days catch through the surf breaking on a golden beach, explore cardamom plantations high up in the Western Ghats and discover a way of life that embraces a tranquil and peaceful ideal. A homestay is an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about a culture, language and customs different from their own.
Extra Details
Travel Assistance is available.
Car rental can be Arranged.
Local Experience
Activities :
Boating on the backwaters in a country boat Enjoy a sunset cruise in evening on a vallam (country boat) out in the open backwaters. The sights, breeze, sounds and smell of the late evenings are indeed very soothing ;
Try fishing with the local fishermen (rods available), if you are lucky, check out if you can spike scampi at night Visit the Chinese fishing nets (maybe try your hand also at fishing along with the local fisher men)
Take a canal cruise through the narrow and winding canals on a vallam or motor boat and catch a glimpse of the unique backwater village
Cycling through the surrounding countryside, do a wider sightseeing and exploration trip of the countryside on a bicycle . A sketch of the region can be provided and you get to enjoy the coconut groves, paddy fields, canals and villages that blend into each other. Most of the roads in the mainland are flat with little or no gradient
Timings
Check In: 12:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
