Stay at this 100 year old mansion along the backwater canal
close to the Alappuzha beach. Alappuzha is the Venice of Asia
in Kerala. Tharavad, the typical Kerala style home built by
the renowned practitioner of Ayurveda, Shoolpani 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. The
terracotta tiled roof with polished teakwood planks covering
every room and the traditionally laid flooring mixed with proportion
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
ad 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, communication facilities and a multi-channeled
television.
Gateway to Backwaters & Arabian
Sea ...
A small town on the cost of the Arabian Sea, Alappuzha has been
a much sought tourist destination for its meandering canals
flowing through the town and the mesmerizing expanse of backwaters.
The wharf on the beach is a testimony to the fact that Alappuzha
was a trading port for ages. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of South
Kerala is famed for its "below the sea level faming".
The Venice os Asia is renowned for its coir industry. Rice and
fish is the staple diet. For a total Alappuzha experience traverse
the canals on small vallams (Boats) or anchor in the middle
of the backwater lakes on a Kettuvallam (rice boat converted
to cozy house boats) - spend the night under the star lit sky,
listening to the splash 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 splash of small
fishing boats making their way for the daily catch. Do not miss
the mind capturing beauty of the sunrise on the horizon.
Kettuvallam ...
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 if these Kettuvallams have now been converted into luxury
single and double bedroom houseboats for cruises and overnight
stay in the backwaters.
Ayurveda ...
Even before the advent of modern medicine, the traditional
form of medicine, Ayurveda was much in practice and had gained
expertise and acclaim. The demand for this form if treatment
has gained a lot of importance of late. Kerala has been the
land of Ayurveda for the past many centuries. Ayurveda has been
effective in curing many diseases and its herbal based massages
offer a great rejuvenation for the body and mind. This holistic
form if medicine is devoid of any side effects.