Stay at this 100 year old mansion along the backwater canal close to the famous Alappuzha Beach.
Tharavad, the traditional homes of the landed gentry the typical Kerala style home built by the renowned practitioner of Ayurveda, Shoolapani Vaidyar is a cozy destination to experience the vibrant natural beauty of Kerala and be one with nature.
This multi-bedroom homestead provides a traditional Alappuzha experience. The Vasthu based construction renders an atmosphere of serenity and bliss. A stroll round the house feels like a tour of a lived-in museum; there's an abundance of curios and everything is properly ordered. The terracotta tiled roof with polished teakwood planks covering every room and the traditionally laid flooring mixed with proportions of burnt coconut kernel and egg-white is a natural room cooling marvel of yesteryears. Furniture made of teak and rosewood adds to the gloss of the native setting and are of antique value. The living room boasts of a collection of antiques in brass and wood.
The wooden doors are no barriers to experience an exotic home-stay holiday, spiced up with typical Kerala hospitality. Succulent, mouth watering home-made food awaits you. The only deviation from this traditional living experience are amenities like modern bathrooms and communication facilities, but far enough away to escape the urban hum.
Spacious Airy Guest Rooms are Simple and Clean in the Heritage Style with modern private facilities attached. Each of the bedrooms air-conditioned and non air -conditioned has its own antique object: a huge metal safe in one room, an ornate set of trinket boxes in another.
Some of the Facilities include:
* 24 hours room service
* Arrangements to visit and stay in most tourist locations
* Daily boat cruise, speed boats, motor boats Back Water Village Tour, and house boats.
* Ayurvedic treatments & massage
Kerala has been the land of Ayurveda for the past many centuries. Ayurveda has been effective in curing many diseases ad its herbal based massages offer a great rejuvenation for the body and mind.
* All type of travel assistance
* Laundry service
* Internet browsing
* Parking facilities
* Package tours
Long before the coming of the rail and the road, waterways were the best mode of transport. Kuttanadan rice was transported to nearby markets of Kottayam, Kollam and cochin by long rice boats which just had a small hut for the boatman called Kettuvallams. Some of these Kettuvallams have now been converted into luxury single, double and triple bedroom houseboats for cruises and overnight stay in the backwaters.
For a total Alappuzha experience traverse the canals and anchor in the middle of the backwater lakes on a house boat - spend the night under the star lit sky, listening to the slash of water on to the boat. If you are a fishing enthusiast, cast the net-wait for your big catch sufficient for a spicy dinner of rice and fish. Awake in the early morning listening to the seagulls and the slash of small fishing boats making their way for the daily catch. Do not miss the mind capturing beauty of the sunrise on the horizon.
Tharavad's this candid and cozy float enliven your house of dreams. This air-conditioned thatched house boat has all modern amenities such as bed rooms, bath rooms , a spacious living area with front view and a kitchen that serves a superb Kerala cuisine.
Along The Backwaters
Tender Coconut: Fresh sweet coconut is the most popular beverage in kerala.100%natural ,it is most nourishing Sweet toddy or Madurakallu is another beverage extracted from the coconut palm
Food: The backwaters delicacies from a cuisine by themselves. A few halting points where you can enjoy the local cuisine.
Ayurveda: Kerala’s ancient Ayurvedic regimens are offered by many of the backwater resort.
Snake Boat Race: The boat races of Kerala are exiting events that bring to life the tranquil backwaters .16-20 snake boats manned by 125 oarsmen and a team of singers participate in each event. Snake boat races are usually held during the festival of Onam.
Sanctuaries and picnic spots: The extensive water bodies support a wide range of birds. Kumarakom and Kadalundi are favorite haunts of migratory birds. The back waters are also excellent for picnics.
Coir Village: Coir making is the primary occupation of the back water folk. Entire villages engaged in coir manufacture can be seen along the water side.
Kathakali: Cultural evenings are arranged at several spots along the back waters by resorts and house boat operators. Kathakali, the classical dance drama of Kerala is a favorite.
Boat building: At places like Alumkadavu and Punnamada you can watch the houseboat and snake boats in the making. These traditional house boats are made by tying together huge planks of wood.
Churches: Kerala has some of the oldest churches in the world, dating from the time St Thomas the Apostle arrived here in 70 A D. Many of these can be seen along the back waters.
Temples: Temples are a common sight on the back water trail. Both the Dravidian Gopuram style and tiled Kerala style temples can be seen.
Forts: Forts built by the Portuguese, Dutch and British from part of the tour through the back waters districts.
Rates for :
Continental Breakfast : Rs.100 (Toast, Butter, Jam, Juice n Fruits)
Kerala Breakfast : Rs.50
