Gramam Homestay Kumbalanghi

Gramam Homestay Kumbalanghi

About

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). 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. But 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.

LOCATION

The approximate distances to other tourism destinations in Kerala:

• 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 Km

ACTIVITIES

• Boating on the backwaters in a country boat & fishing with the local fishermen

• Cycling through the surrounding countryside

• Visit the Chinese fishing nets (maybe try your hand also at fishing along with the local fisher men)

• Watch the toddy-tappers at work (maybe try out the toddy)

• Visit to Fort Cochin and Mattancheri heritage site

• Learn about crab farming and prawns farming

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• Visit the 350 year old Nalukettu house( ancient Keralan architectural style) where a traditional Kerala Hindu family resides and visit the kavu (sacred grove) with its snake god

• Visit a prawn farm and local family, try some catch and cooking
• Day visit to Marari beach and swim at the non touristy sandy beach
• Go for evening shows of kerala dance, kathakali and martial art, kalaripayattu

• Hand-made cloth weaving using the traditional ‘Charka‘.

• Keralan Cuisine Cooking programmes conducted on special request

SERVICES

We offer the following services:

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• All assistance in transfers

• Organising package tours to anywhere in Kerala

• Organising cultural tours, programmes, & temple tours

• Helps to reserve train and internal flight tickets in India

• Ayurvedic treatments by qualified doctors

• Internet

• Laundry

• Houseboat

• Assistance in shopping especially textile, jewellery, antiques & spices

• Organizing adventure tours & nature travel, wildlife, birding, kayaking etc.

• Hotel reservations

• Yoga

• Dendistry and other medical needs