Homestay in Kerala
VANILLA COUNTY
Vanilla County is an enchanting Plantation Home stay in Kerala, near the origin of the Meenachil River at Vagamon, set amidst plantations of vanilla, pepper, coffee and rubber. It is two hours by car from the Kochi International Airport and its unique destination helps travelers understand the true meaning of Eco Tourism, Vanilla County is special to those who would like a holiday to wish away their worries & relax in the solitude of the mountains. The green canopy & the gurgling streams that spout from these mountains act as a salve to the tired mind and bodies. What is more, the friendly village will receive you with open arms and make it a truly remarkable holiday. The excellent cuisine carefully prepared in the Syrian Christian style using the locally grown spices is a treat waiting for you.
Things to do in Vanilla County are Spices Garden Visit, Trekking through the nearby mountains, Bathing in the mountain streams, Taking part in the farming activities, Birds & butterfly watching, See Vermi-culture & rain water harvesting, Possibility of seeing elephants at work & Cycling through the villages around Vanilla County.
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EMERALD ISLE HERITAGE VILLA
In the beautiful waterways and backwaters of the Kuttanad region of Central Kerala lies Emerald Isle, an exotic haven of tranquility, seemingly remote from city life, yet barely 10 kilometers from Alleppey Town. Tucked away on this delightful island lies the Emerald Isle Heritage Villa, an ancestral Country House set in 7 acres of secluded grounds - your Retreat into a Paradise of Peace. Emerald Isle Heritage Home is situated in an island resplendent with exotic flora, breathtaking flowers, myriad birds and butterflies to make for a memorable holiday, affordable and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way to spend your time on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala.
Things to do are country boat ride, village cycling, toddy tapping, fishing, cookery class on request.
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KALAKETTY ESTATE
Nestled in the midst of a lush green 150 acre estate belongs to a traditional Syrian Christian planters family who have been living in this ancestral home for the past 3 generations. This house was built in 1930 and set amidst old and huge Mahogany, Teak, Mangostene, Nutmeg and Clove trees and overlooks lush green paddy fields. Rubber is the main crop we grow on the estate, besides cocoa, tapioca, pepper, vanilla, rice, coconuts, bananas and pineapples.
Things to do are Guests can watch rubber tappers at work in this 150 acre rubber estate, Being a multi-crop plantation, the estate itself offers scenes of cultivation and harvesting of various crops, A jeep ride through the estate will be an interesting experience, Short walks through the farm down to the brooks and streams are sure to be a refreshing and invigorating experience, Explore and experience the local village and the market on a bicycle, Visit the St. Bendedictine Ashram - 3 km from the residence. This monastery features an interesting blend of architectures of various religions, A visit to the vermi-composting yard to get a first hand knowledge of the process. A visit to the goat farm and the rabbit farm in the estate. Our estate is a haven for birds like the Kingfisher, Myna, Woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, Indian Koel, Magpie Robin and Racket Tailed Drongo. Bird watching enthusiasts will have plenty to sight.
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