Meenachil Riverside Farmstay-Kottayam

Meenachil Riverside Farmstay -Kottayam

Located on the banks of the Meenachil river in Arpookara Village in Kerala the homestay is within the limits of Aymanam village made famous by Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize winning novel ‘The God of Small Things’. It is located  7 km from Kottayam and 10 km from Kumarakom Lake and Bird Sanctuary. Whether you’re interested in hiking through scenic trails, exploring nearby villages, or indulging in water sports canoe/kayak on the river, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here.

Spread across 2 acres farm, the homestay has 2 classic AC rooms with beautiful river view for tourists. With its well-maintained cellar, attic, in-built wooden chambers and outhouse, it is a perfect place to spend some relaxing time with you group. Facilities such as TV, fridge, washing machine, internet, pool and newspaper have been arranged in the house for common use. For children there are fully dedicated plav area with swing. You can enjoy swimming, fishing (both net fishing and hook & line fishing) and rowing in the backwaters. A spacious car-park with an outhouse for Drivers to stay and rest has also been arranged. The compound wall, fencing and gate ensure the safety and security of the tourists. As the day turns to dusk, gather around the poolside for cozy evenings under the stars, sharing stories and making memories with loved ones.

In front of the homestay lies a 5 acre-stretch of paddy field owned by Kuttickattil family. Since rice and fish are farmed here in rotation once a year, tourists can see it for themselves and learn about it besides savoring the natural and scenic beauty of the place. Also there is a flight of beautifully built steps (ghat) leading down to the National Waterway in backwaters.

Location: 650 mtrs from Manalel Bridge.
No. of Rooms: 2  ; Total Capacity: 6

How to Reach

Cochin International Airport is located at  85km. This place is well-connected by Road and Waterway. It is just 7 kms only from Kottayam Railway station or Kottayam pazhaya bus stand frequently buses available to Kariputhattu bus stop. From Kariputhattu bus stop 3 minutes walking to the homestay. From the homestay frequently govt. ferry boats are always running to Alappuzha Muhammad region and Kumarakom Lake just 20 minutes boating time.

Tariff

Classic Room: 3240/-
Extra Person: 600/-
Complimentary: Breakfast

Note: This tariff does not apply during festivals and holidays.

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Internet • Washing Machine • Solar Water Heater • Inverter • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Air Condition • Television • Toiletries • Library • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Electric Kettle • Facilities like Canoe Boating • Kayaking • Children Park • Swimming Pool available.

Food

Start your day with a healthy veg breakfast and we treat our guests with traditional Kerala style homely food. According breakfast veg or egg option like dosa, vada, samabar, or puttu kadala eggs etc. Meals with fish curry for lunch and in dinner-chappathi with veg or chicken curry. Traditional Kerala dishes like Appam, Kappa (steamed tapioca) Chicken, Duck and Pearl-spot are served here. Those who prefer to cook food on their own are free to use the facilities available here.

Activities

Kayaking/Canoeing • Swimming • Children Park • Canal Boating • Hiking • Bird Watching • Reading • Village/City Walk • Shopping • Cycling • Fishing • Adventure Sports

Local Attractions

Kovichal Waterlily View Point (1.8km) • Kaipuzha Sunset Viewpoint (6.5km) • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (11km) • Vembanad Lake (13km) • Kumarakom (14km) • Andhakaranazhi Beach (22km) • Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls (23km)

Excursions

Marari Beach (33km) • Alleppey Backwaters (37km) • Alappuzha (38km) • Triveni Floating Market (39km) • Punnamada Lake (39km) • Thumpoly Beach (39km) • Mullakkal Temple (39km) • Pandavan Para Temple (43km) • Champakulam (44km) • Ayyambara Hills (48km) • Marmala Waterfalls (51km) • Kochi (56km) • Kuttanad (56km) • Karumadi (58km) • Ayyambara Hills

Know Your Host

The homestay is owned and operated by Raju C Moses and family. It has been their family home for more than 100 years. All the guests are cared for by the family, with authentic Kerala food coming from their home kitchen. Raju is a licensed tourist guide and will be happy to help you plan activities based on Kerala’s amazing backwaters.

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