Keralavoyages is a Responsible Tourism DMC with our Tagline “Kind & Responsible Travel – Kind to the local community and Responsible to the Environment”. We believe in empowering our local community by creating micro entrepreneurs in our destinations. We have a special focus on Women Empowerment through our various story telling programs.

UNWTO defined the Responsible Tourism in a better way as “To make destinations worth visiting and worth living”. Kerala Tourism took a revolutionary step by identifying the potential of this sustainable Tourism model through a unique project called Responsible Tourism Mission promoting many activities including classified home stays and serviced villas across the State.Proper training and standardization are provided to the stakeholders to ensure quality service to the travelers. Kerala Home stays are a model initiative for many other Tourist destinations across globe.The main beneficiaries are women homemakers who are a part of most of the activities.We present few of such Home-stays here. But the travelers can request for further customization by letting us know your choice.

Exclusive Kerala Home-stay Experience

Day 01 – Cochin

On arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Day to relax after long flight.Evening visit a traditional Kathakali centre to watch the exclusive dance drama of Kerala. Cochin the queen of the Arabian Sea is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. A root-conscious people of Kerala have preserved their past not only in the form of history books but also in the form of monuments and palaces. Places, palaces and institutions of historic value are being preserved conscientiously. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 – Cochin

Morning, after breakfast, proceed for a guided village backwater canoe Cruise at Poothotta followed by lunch at the farm house. Afternoon back to Cochin for a guided sightseeing to visit St Francis Church,Jewish Synagogue,Dutch Palace,Chinese Fishing Nets etc.Cochin still keeps its colonial profile left over by many of the foreign influences by British,Dutch & Portuguese.Evening to walk around Fort Cochin to see the life around. Overnight at the Hotel.

Village backwater Cruise – A  journey in a country boat into the pristine purity of a typical village backwater of Kerala… goes through the zigzagging narrow canals and paddy fields fringed with coconut palms…..watch rare birds… a demonstration on coir making or a village kitchen etc.Your lunch will be prepared by the wife of our boatman with fresh catch from the river.Our guide Peter can tell you many stories about the Nature and life around.

Cochin Sightseeing – St Francis Church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama, is the first European church built in India and is the site where Vasco da Gama was buried. The JewishSynagogue was built in 1568, Chinese hand-painted tiles are one of the attraction. This, the only Synagogue in India has a nostalgic past of a Jewish Diaspora. The “Dutch Palace” was built in the 1550s; the palace contains excellent mythological murals and a rare example of traditional Keralite flooring – a subtle mix of burnt coconut shells, lime, plant juices and egg whites – which gives the effect of polished marble.

Fort Cochin & Mattancherry are twin cities carry a flavor of the colonial era.Jewish,Arabs,Portuguese British all came to Cochin for trading and Mattancherry was the spice trade head quarters due to the proximity of Cochin Port.While Fort Cochin became the administrative head quarters,Mattancherry maintained its trading status.The colonial  stature and buildings still make Fort Cochin a favourite destination for tourists.Its getting an upgrade once its declared as the first heritage city in India.Fort Cochin was also a part of Muziris route.It will be interesting to know that around 13 religious communities are harmoniously living in Fort Cochin and Mattancherry.Christians,Muslims,Hindus,Jews,Jains,Sikhs etc are few among them.

Day 03 – Cochin -Kothamangalam/Thattekkad(2 hour drive)

After breakfast,you will be driven to Kothamangalam to check into Eden Thottam,a cute farm homestay in the middle of a pretty large fruit farm.Afternoon you may drive to Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary to explore.Overnight at Homestay .

Day 04 -Kothamnagalam – Munnar  (2.5 Hour Drive)

Morning, after breakfast, proceed to Munnar, known as nature lover’s paradise . You will drive through Midland crops like Rubber,arecnut,pineapple etc. Enroute stop at Mistletoe Homestay/ farm House for lunch followed by a Spice farm visit.On arrival in Munnar,check into your hotel.Evening visit Munnar town to buy fresh tea.Rest of the free to relax in the nature. Overnight at a family run Hotel.

Munnar is set at an altitude starting from 1500 MSL which reaches 2695 MSl at Anamudi,the highest peak in South India.The vast expanse of tea gardens,exquisite flora and fauna are additional attractions to this green beauty.There are many wildlife sanctuaries around Munnar.So the activities in Munnar can be varied from  a tea plantation walk,tea making experience,medium  or hard treks,Wildlife exploration,birding,camping etc. 

Day 05- Tea Story: From Plant to Packet

Full day guided Tea Trail experience. You will be driven to a Tea Plantation to go with the workers to pluck the tea leaves and you will go through the whole process of making tea.In between our Naturalist will give you short Nature walks through the tea plantation.Lunch will be served at the Estate Bungalow.Finally you will taste your own tea and will take home half kilo of Tea as memory of your day experience.Overnight at a family run Hotel.

Day 06- Munnar – Kailasappara Plantations-Spice Story

After breakfast,drive to a spice plantation with Cardamom,Pepper,Coffee etc.Afternoon to explore the plantations, cardamom processing etc.Overnight stay at the Plantation Bungalow.

Kailasapara is a hamlet in the picturesque upper reaches of the Western Ghat mountains. The mountains here slope down into picturesque valleys where numerous rivulets wind through vast stretches of thick forests and plantations. Set on a hillock amidst tea bushes, Chalet Jacaranda is an exquisitely designed and furnished home. Surrounded by an enormous plantation of cardamom, pepper, tea and coffee, the setting is serene and secluded with the persistent chatter of cicadas, the conversations of birds and throughout the day a gentle breeze for company.

Day 07 – Kailasappara – Periyar 

Today, you will be transferred to Periyar ,the famous wildlife destination of Kerala.Afternoon  visit a Spice Farm and later shopping for spices.Kerala produces most of the costly Spices available in India.This includes  Pepper,Cardamom,Clove,Cinnamon,Vanila,Ginger,Turmeric,Nutmeg etc.Overnight at a homestay.

Day 08 – Periyar-Cumbum Valley Organic Farm

Early morning go for a short trekking or boating through the Sanctuary to watch wildlife .After breakfast,drive to Harvest Farms for a guided tour through an Organic fruit and veg farm along with a hatchery.Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with homegrown products or locally sourced.You will be taken for a bullock cart ride through the farm village for a local experience.Return to your homestay for overnight stay.

Harvest Fresh Fam is a certified Organic farm located in the heart of beautiful Cumbum Valley in Tamilnadu State amidst cloud kissed mountains,bubbling streams and lush farmlands.You will stroll among pomegranade,papaya and mango orchards,watch the bees and its saplings,composting methods,livestock and herbal gardens.Climb the watch tower for a commanding view of the valley and to sum up with a sumptuous meal of local cuisine made from home grown or locally sourced ingredients.

Day 09 – Periyar-Backwaters

After breakfast, drive to the backwaters, which is famous for its backwater & scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Enjoy the backwater life. Overnight at a home-stay or serviced villa.

Backwaters is the unique attraction for Kerala.With its vibrant and genuine lifestyle,one would find it a serene abode to have a peaceful life experience.For a traveler ,there can be exciting life scenes around like the women washing clothes at the river side or housewives rowing private canoes to reach home,a coconut climber or a toddy tapper.

Day 10 – Backwaters

Full day to rewind on the backwaters.Breakfast at your hotel/homestay.Later go for a guided village tour conducted by the local villagers as a part of the Responsible Tourism Mission to support local community.Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 11 – Alleppey Houseboat

Enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Later drive to Alleppey to board your exclusive Houseboat for a cruise through the backwater villages followed by overnight stay on board.Your meals are freshly cooked and served on board. Explore the amazing backwater life of Kerala! Overnight at the Houseboat.

The uniqueness about a houseboat cruise is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala. The houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen where your meals are cooked on board. The food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad locals, on board and the crew are men. Enjoying a cruise in these backwaters is not to be missed, as it leaves you feeling fully rejuvenated. You get to experience the native way of living.The experience on the Houseboat is not the one to be explained by words.Its to be lived and evolved by yourself.

Day 12– Alleppey – Marari Fishermen Village

Enjoy your breakfast on board.Later , checkout & drive to Marari, a relatively quiet beach paradise of Kerala. Rest of the day at leisure at your resort on the beach.You may opt to go for an Ayurvedic Massage or a village walk through the nearby fishermen village.Overnight at a home-stay.

Day 13 – Marari Fishermen Village-Story of life harmony

Full day at the resort. An authentic experience of Kerala’s traditional fishing villages, and a re-creation of an ancient, harmonious way of life. By evening it may interesting to visit the local temple to watch the local crowd coming for worship and socialisation.Overnight at a homestay.

Day 14– Cochin Departure

Today, you will be assisted and transferred to Cochin International airport for your flight home!!

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