Facilities & Activities
- Six naturally ventilated rooms with
ensuite facilities
- Cuisine: Authentic Kerala Cuisine -
Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian
- Telephone available
- Laundry Services
- Doctor on call
- Bicycles available
- AIRPORT/ RAILWAY STATION TRANSFERS
- Beer and Wine can be arranged
Activities
- Trekking into Silentvalley National Park
- Trekking at Nelliyampathy Hills ( Day
Trip)
- A visit to Prambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary
( Day Trip)
- Birdwatching at Parambikkulam ( Day Trip)
- Fishing Excursion to Siruvani Lake ( Day
Trip)
- A House Boat ride in the Back waters ( Day
Trip)
- A visit to Kerala Kalamandalam ( School of
dance and music) and to the Guruvayoor Elephant stables ( Day Trip)
- Toddy Tapping
- Bullock Cart ride
- A session with the family Astrologer
- Cooking classes on Tharavad dishes with
the cook
- Learn Yoga and Meditation at the Tharavad
- Experience a Rejuvenation Ayurveda Massage
- Bicycle through the winding roads in the
country side
- Dance and Music: A private performance of
Indian Classical Dance and Music can be arranged at the Tharavad
- Sight seeing at Palakkad
- The Jain Temple
- Kalpathy Brahmin Village
- Hyder Ali's Fort
- Snake Park
- Potters Colony
- Basket Weavers Colony
- Shiva Temple
- Breakfast at the Teashop at Ramaserry
Recommended Long Itineraries
Yoga and Meditation Holiday
An insight into life in a Kerala Home
Day 1 - Drive from Kochi (Cochin) to the Kandath Tharavad. You will have lunch in typical Kerala style. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the village by foot or by cycle. (LD)
Day 2 - Morning excursion to a Brahmin village. In the afternoon, visit a pot makers colony to watch the potters at work. Afterwards, visit a coconut palm plantation to see how they tap toddy (coconut beer) and find out how it tastes! (BLD)
Day 3 - Full day excursion to the Guruvayur Elephant Farm and Kerala Kalamandalam (most famous dance school in Kerala).
Day 4 - Morning at leisure. Afternoon meet with the family Astrologer. Evening ride by bullock cart to visit the local Siva temple. This provides a rare opportunity to enter the sanctum sanctorum to watch the evening pooja. (BLD)
Day 5 - Full day excursion to Parambikulam National Park, a tropical rainforest with rich birdlife and a variety of endangered species, including crocodiles, otters and turtles. (BLD)
Day 6 - Morning visit to a basket weavers colony. In the afternoon enjoy cooking instruction on your favourite Tharavad dish. Learn about the Kerala fruit and vegetables and, if you wish, assist the cook in the preparations. Evening farewell dinner in the Tharavad. (BLD)
Day 7 - Drive to Kochi (Cochin) to connect with your onward travel. (B)
BIRDING - Three Day Program
Day One: Arrival for Lunch. Evening Birding around the house.
Day Two: Depart at 04:00 AM for Neliyampathy Hills. Arrival at 0615 AM Birding around the Forest Department Guest House area. Breakfast at the Guest House. A trek down the guest Road (5 km). Back to the Guest house for lunch. Late afternoon more birding in the area. Return to Tharavad for dinner.
Day Three: Depart at 0530 AM for the Parambikulam National Park. Breakfast at the park. A Birding trek through the park. Lunch at the park canteen. Proceed to Top Slip for more Birding. Evening return to Tharavad for dinner.
Day Four: Depart after Breakfast. | 
