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Gramam, the beautiful home of Byju and Lyma is located on the banks of the backwaters,
in Kumbalangi village about 10 Kms on the outskirts of
Kochi (Cochin). It is Set
in rustic, sylvan surroundings, the house is well connected to the heritage zone
of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
This is the ideal home for someone looking for a quite retreat near Kochi - not
too far from the city but away from the noise and pollution.
The food is cooked in true Keralan style by Lyma and there is a wide selection
to choose from in case you decide to eat with the family.
The house itself is tiled and constructed in the Keralan style. The small garden
slopes gently away into the backwaters. The farmland around the house has coconuts,
areca nuts, mangoes in profusion - 12 varieties in all - pepper, pineapple and
mangroves, besides various medicinal plants. The
most prized possession is a 200 year -old mango tree called "Chandanakaran" locally,
which incidentally is the biggest tree in the village. The rustic charm of this
village ambience is sure to leave an indelible impression as you say goodbye to
Kochi - the queen of the Arabian Sea. Gramam offers two en-suite
rooms which are tastefully furnished and with private entry. The bathrooms have
modern plumbing and Western style toilets. The
approximate distances to other tourism destinations in Kerala: Distance
* Kochi International Airport - 45 Kms * Alleppey - 55 Kms * Kottayam
- 60 Kms * Kumarakom - 50 Kms * Munnar - 140 Kms * Thekkady (Periyar
Tiger Reserve) - 200 Kms * Trivandrum - 210 Kms Kochi
typically is visited as a part of Itinerary
covering other parts of Kerala. |