Homestays of Kerala - Contrary to earlier notion that homestays are only for visiting students, NGOs in foreign country who would use the accommodation provided by local people, now homestays are much of a regular feature of tourism industry. The tourism department just recently in 2001-2002 officially started Homestays in Kerala as an integral part.
The government passed out recommendations and certificates which the homestays in Kerala had to get to be a part of the tourism industry. This program was largely successful as Kerala is hot favorite tourist destination and with the arrival of tourists who are much inclined towards knowing the culture of the state , the homestays of Kerala were most appropriate.
The most important thing which a tourist opting for a homestays vacation in Kerala should keep in mind is that , he or she has to be a part of the household where they will be staying and will be participating in the social activities. Well the very reason you have chosen this sort of vacation is that you want to be in close quarters with the people and their tradition .
Homestays in Kerala are situated
• Near the beach
• Backwaters
• Kochi
• Munnar
• Periyar Tiger Reserve
• There are farm houses
• Plantation and estate homestays
• Forest houses
South India Tour Travel has compiled some of the best homestays in Kerala :
• Tharavadu Heritage Home located at Kumarakom, this homestay in Kerala has with heritage look and elegance . It has five bedrooms with two of them being AC. You get sawn and fish farm here or you can have the options of traveling in a houseboat or motorboat in the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.
or go for a bird watching tour .
• Spice Plantation Bungalow - Kottayam in Central Kerala, Come and enjoy the tour of spice and rubber plantations .
• Planter's Bungalow , which is in Vagamon Hills is a perfect destination for a holiday among mist and clouds . Sipping a cup of coffee was never so enjoyable as here
• Heritage Bungalow at Alleppey is located amidst paddy fields and is near to backwaters. You get greenery as well as boat cruise all rolled into one here
• Kochi Heritage Stay , enjoy shopping and sea food here among other things
• Homestay at Periyar , Thekkady, go on wildlife tour in Periyar national park or boating in Periyar dam.
South India Tour Travel arranges for homestays vacation in Kerala , contact us for more details
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