Kandath Tharavad near Palakkad (Kerala, India) is the ancestral home of the Kandath family is set in the lush rice paddies of rural Kerala in South India. The house is a two hundred year - old gem of domestic architecture constructed primarily of mud and teak.

It is situated in Thenkurussi Village in Palakkad, the nearest town, an equidistant two-hour drive from Cochin airport to the West or Coimbatore to the East.

Five Generations have lived here. The Most striking feature of the house is the frontal raised area ("Purathalum") with grand bulbous pillars fashioned in teak at each corner rising to glorious carvings of elephants, snakes, fish and dragons. The floor is covered in natural dyed tiles of ochre, terracotta and blue. All doors in the house are low, narrow and stepped, constructed with teak hooped with brass.

Guests here can induge in Yoga / Meditation, OR take an insight into the Kerala home, village, its people and their lfiestyle, OR explore birding destinations around the Palakkad area OR indulge in rural activities like a Bullock cart Ride. The Kandath Tharavad also offers the perfect ambience and setting for traditional Weddings (Christian or Hindu), in the sacred environs of the heritage pandhals.

Those visiting Kerala as a part of itinerary can also make it here for a two-three night stay and enjoy a unique and relaxing experience.