In the island you can observe Planting, Harvesting,
Toddy Tapping etc, or just trek through the farm enjoying the
natural surroundings. You can also take a Country Boat Ride
through the Main Canal in the farm and engage in Bird Watching.
Another way to keep yourself engaged is to Visit Temples, Churches
and other places of interest in the near vicinity. You can do
a village expedition either by foot or on a bicycle with the
aid of map and in the process observe local community life and
activities like Traditional Fishing and Farming.
The island offers you both a large expanse of water and an intricate
network of canals to explore by boat. Traditional motorboats
or speed boats can be hired. In addition to this you can try
out Country Boat rides, Traditional Country boat sailing or
even try out rowing a Traditional Canone called "Vallam".
The Sunset Cruise in a country boat is the best way to end the
day in the Back Waters. There are other activities to keep yourself
occupied during the stay like Pole and Line Fishing (fishing
rods are available) you can even try out Swimming in own pool
in the island. If you are interested in
the Traditional Cooking of the region the host's wife is always
ready to offer you insights and tips or even demonstrations
for those interested in the Ayurvedic Tradition of Kerala, consultations
could be arranged on request (will be charged). You can either
engage in a number of activities during the Ted's Home Stay
or enjoy a quite time all the yourself just relaxing in the
peaceful , quite and green-surroundings.
Facilities
The Ted's Home Stay provides for two private
waterfront rooms A/C and non A/C with a thatched pavilion adjoining
the hosts house. The rooms are spacious ,well furnished and
done up in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. (The
host can also provide on request a well furnished room in house
in addition to the existing cottage).
The cottage has a modern toilet with running
water and basic facilities like Power and Telephone are also
available on the Ted's Home Stay. There is also a generator
to backup the electricity. The Cottage has a small refrigerator
and an electric kettle to make coffee or tea. An extra bed and
E-mail facilities are also available on request. "All this
for just $25 Only per day!"
A very detailed and elaborate brochure is kept inside the cottage
which introduce you to the family, the cottage the farm , the
place and region and the activities you can engage in during
the Ted's Home Stay. This will form the basis of your interaction
with the host and help you to organizing your holiday.
A tastefully done up cottage set in an idyllic surrounding,
traditional home made food ,and personal attention of the
host and his family for the guest are the highlights of the
Ted's Home Stay.
The Ted's Home Stay can provide an ideal base to explore backwaters
as Kumarakom, Kottayam, Alappuzha are within 45 Minutes by
boat from the property. In addition to this the major tourist
destination of central and southern Kerala (Like Munnar, Periyar,
Kovalam, Trivandrum etc.) are within 4 Hours drive from the
property.
Accessible by water or
by road
Private Car parking
Nearest Modern Hospital within 6Kms by road(15
Minutes)
Dispensaries and medical shops are within
10 Minutes from the property
Nearest Railway station: Kottayam / Ettumanoor
Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery International
Airport