 Tharavad,
the traditional homes of the landed gentry the typical Kerala style home
built by the renowned practitioner of Ayurveda, Shoolapani 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. A stroll round the house feels like a
tour of a lived-in museum; there's an abundance of curios and everything
is properly ordered. The terracotta tiled roof with polished teakwood
planks covering every room and the traditionally laid flooring mixed
with proportions 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 and 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 and communication
facilities, but far enough away to escape the urban hum.
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 of 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 ad its herbal based massages offer a great rejuvenation for the
body and mind. This holistic form of medicine is devoid of any side
effects. Accommodation :
Spacious Airy Guest Rooms are Simple and
Clean in the Heritage Style with modern private facilities attached.
Each of the bedrooms air-conditioned and non air -conditioned has its
own antique object: a huge metal safe in one room, an ornate set
of trinket boxes in another.
A stroll round the
house feels like a tour of a lived-in museum; there's an abundance of
curios and everything is properly ordered. An antique rosewood
gramophone and a brass and wooden Para (for measuring rice) are
two of the living room discoveries. Traditionally hand crafted Cots,
Tables, Chairs and decorative are adorned and preserved with much
passion and compassion.
The stone-floored
dining room that opens on to a garden dappled in shade cast by the
impressive 100-year-old mango tree
This century old is
pristine and immaculate in all its aspects. The enchanting ambience,
tranquil and serene life steals you to its own world. Our villages with
its traditional tiled houses, temples, canals, simple and friendly
people offer a unique experience to the visitor.
Meals :
At culinary, experience is distinctive.
For break fast native delicacies, puttu-kadala, Idiappam, vellaiappam,
dosa, Iddly are served. For lunch and dinner typical Alleppey fish
curry, prawn curry and other local dishes. The typical Keralean cuisine
is enriched with tropical fruits, vegetables, cereals, seafood, herbs
and garnished with pepper, cardamom, cloves and chilies.
Facilities :
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24 hours room service
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Arrangements to visit
and stay in most tourist locations
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Daily boat cruise,
speed boats, motor boats Back Water Village Tour, and house boats.
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Hotel reservations
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Ayurvedic treatments
& massage
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All type of travel
assistance
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Laundry service
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Internet browsing
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Parking facilities
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Package tours
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