About Gramam Homestay in Neduveli house,North kumbalanghi, Kochi

Gramam, the beautiful home of Byju and Lyma is located on the banks of the backwaters, in Kumbalangi village about 10 Kms on the outskirts of Kochi (Cochin). Set in rustic, sylvan surroundings, the house is well connected to the heritage zone of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. This is the ideal home for someone looking for a quite retreat near Kochi - not too far from the city but away from the noise and pollution. The food is cooked in true Keralan style by Lyma and there is a wide selection to choose from in case you decide to eat with the family. The house itself is tiled and constructed in the Keralan style. The small garden slopes gently away into the backwaters. The farmland around the house has coconuts, areca nuts, mangoes in profusion - 12 varieties in all - pepper, pineapple and mangroves, besides various medicinal plants. But the most prized possession is a 200 year -old mango tree called "Chandanakaran" locally, which incidentally is the biggest tree in the village. The rustic charm of this village ambience is sure to leave an indelible impression as you say goodbye to Kochi - the queen of the Arabian Sea.

The responsible outlook is reflected even in the number of guests at the homestay any given time which is kept to the basic minimum. The Gramam includes two accommodations in the sprawling, sandy three acre coconut plantation: The Backwater Cottage and the Garden View Room.

The Backwater Cottage is right next to the backwaters and used to be an old coconut farm house which was renovated and converted to a homestay for those looking for privacy. The large room has twin beds (two extra beds on request), fans but no air-conditioning, a veranda all around over-looking the backwaters, walk in toilet, roof open shower area with solar water heater and kitchenette with a fridge making it an ideal choice for staying with family. It is independent of the main house, just 50 meters away from your host family. Ease steps to handicapped and less movable persons. Self catering option available.

The Garden Room is a stand-alone wing of the main house itself where Jos and Lyma live. The room has attached toilet and a private sit-out opens to a spacious garden and backwaters where you can while away a lazy afternoon. An additional interconnected room is available for extra persons if any.

http://www.gramamhomestay.com/