Tharavad Homestay
Thenkurussi |
Palakkad |
Kerala
Tharavad Homestay is categorised as Premium Heritage Homestay
Kandath Tharavad Homestay near Palakkad is the ancestral home of the Kandath family set on the edges of rice paddy fields in rural Kerala. The house is over 200-year old and a gem in terms of domestic architecture and is constructed primarily of mud and teak.
Why Stay Here?
Kandath Tharavad Homestay near Palakkad is the ancestral home of the Kandath family set on the edges of rice paddy fields in rural Kerala. The house is over 200-year old and a gem in terms of domestic architecture and is constructed primarily of mud and teak.
Reasons to Visit
- Premium heritage homestay located at Palakkad
- 4 AC rooms with modern amenities
- Authentic Kerala cuisine vegetarian and non vegetarian is served
- Recreational facilities include learning yoga and meditation, rejuvenating Ayurveda massage
- Activities offered include toddy tapping, cooking classes on Tharavad dishes, houseboat rides and a session with the family astrologer
- Other facilities include laundry, doctor on call
- Recommended for heritage travellers looking for authentic Kerala homestay experience
Know It
- Bicycles are available
- Beer and Wine arranged on request
- Indian classical dance and music arranged on request
- Treks to Silent Valley National Park and Nelliyampathy Hills, bird watching at Parambikkulam, arranged fishing at Siruvani Lake and visits to the Prambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala Kalamandalam (school of dance and music) and Guruvayoor Elephant stables
Recommendations
- Standalone Homestays in Kerala
"Homestay near Palakkad is the ancestral home of the Kandath family set on the edges of rice paddy fields in rural Kerala. The house is over 200-year old and a gem in terms of domestic architecture and is constructed primarily of mud and teak. It offers a wide range of activities such as toddy tapping, cooking classes on Tharavad dishes, houseboat rides and a session with the family astrologer. Recommended for Inbound travellers on Calicut - Cochin route or a standalone getaway for offbeat travel"
About Palakkad
Palakkad is the last city in Kerala before entering Tamilnadu (55 kms from Coimbatore) and home to some Ayurveda resorts and homestays. more
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Places to Visit
| Pilgrimage | Palakkad Jain Temple, Vadakkanthara Thirupurakkal Bhagavathy temple, Kasi Viswanathaswamy Temple |
| Popular | Malampuzha Dam |
| Special Interest | Palakkad Fort |
Activity
Dhoni Waterfalls (Trekking, Waterfall)Excursion
Sri Ayyappankavu Temple (16 kms), Nallekavu Ayyappan Temple (17 kms), Chulanur Peacock Sanctuary (32 kms), Pothmudi Dam (42 kms), Mangalam Dam (44 kms), Kalamandalam (56 kms), Neliampathy Hills (60 kms), Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary (91 kms)
Access
- Nearest Railway Station – Palakkad
- Nearest Airport - Coimbatore (55 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (130 kms), Calicut (135 kms)
- Distance from Major Cities - Cochin (Ernakulam) (130 kms), Calicut (135 kms), Kottayam (195 kms), Madurai (230 kms), Mysore (260 kms), Trichy (270 kms), Kollam (275 kms), Trivandrum (335 kms), Mangalore (361 kms), Bangalore (410 kms), Chennai (549 kms), Coimbatore (55 kms), Trichur (67 kms)