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Tulasidalam offers you stay in two Kerala villages.

• Tulasidalam ,Thelliyoor, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.
• Tulasidalam Heritage home, Pallipad, Alapuzha district, Kerala, India.

Typical Kerala village life presents itself in a myriad of traditions, ancient art forms, Jyothishastra, Vasthushastra, a touch and go on Ayurveda, a peep into naturopathy, caring for nature and, through all these strives for spirituality unknowingly.

Tulasidalam, Thelliyoor

Enjoy your stay at Thelliyoor with an aristocratic family, in Central Kerala.

Sindu Nayar stays here with her husband Mr.D. Gopalakrishnan Nair.

The centuries old annual cultural trade fair, Vrishchika Vanibham, is conducted here by the family in the month of November (15th-17th) every year. This fair is the only one of its kind still conducted by a family.

Set in the midst of the lush green rubber plantations, Thelliyoor is a peaceful and beautiful village famous for its temple art form of Padayani.

Yoga practice, activities of Samskarika Kala Kendra,and Ayurvedic therapies are the added attractions of this stay.

During the monsoons (June-December) trek to one of the most beautiful natural waterfalls, Aruvikuzhi, and enjoy the nature's shower.

Location:
135.kms from Thiruvananthapuram airport. 130kms from Cochin International air port

The nearest railway stations are Thiruvalla16kms and Chenganoor15kms.
Hospitals, Banks and post offices within 4kms.

Facilities: Double rooms [attached bathrooms] are available in a modern building. Air conditioning provided at an extra cost. E-mail and telephone facilities.

Food: Vegetarian [no eggs] food prepared and served in Kerala style.

Get to know any one of the Kerala art-forms at our cultural center by spending an hour every day of your stay and have an hour of yoga. Art classes offered: South Indian classical dances and music, Languages, general cultural studies and cooking classes. Enjoy the art classes and an ayurvedic therapy in the same place.

Separate Economy accommodation ,five double rooms with two common bathrooms , for a minimum of six days stay available for those coming for the ayurvedic therapies and art classes.

Transportation arranged on request at current rates.
Laundry service available.

Guests are requested to wear dresses keeping to the village life of Kerala.
Please excuse room services.

Trips for guests staying in for classes and therapy.

• Boat ride in the holy river of Pampa in a traditional boat 'Vallum',to visit a mural art gallery.
• Visit to the Konni Elephant Cages to see elephants at close quarters. One hour drive from Thelliyoor.
• Visit Perunthenaruvi- a natural water fall in the forest area.
• Spend a day at Kumarakom ,a back water resort, 2hours drive.
• Visit the beautiful beaches of Varkala, 2hours 30minutes drive
• Drive to the wild life sanctuary, Thekkady, for a weekend.
• Visit the holy temple of Sabarimala during the Mandala season [Nov17-Jan30].

Special arrangements can be made for trips to the above mentioned places on request.

Tulasidalam Heritage Home, Pallipad.

Enjoy the hospitality of a family in an agricultural village. Mr.K.P.Nair and Mrs.Vijayalekshimi parents of Sindu Nayar [hostess of Tulasidalam] live here enjoying the village life . They belong to one of the famous business groups in Kerala .

Pallipad is an agricultural village in the district of Alapuzha .The village is serene and beautiful with vast stretches of paddy fields and waterways. Farmers still use the traditional methods of cultivation. Nadeel [planting of paddy], Harvest, Onam, Boat races, and the local temple festivals are celebrated here in grandeur. This is an ideal spot for family vacation. The original farm house , 200 years old is a traditional Nair tharavadu, houses the pooja [prayer] room, dining area, and the kitchen. The living quarters are in another ,relatively new building which was constructed 70 years back .Srappakavu [places of worship of nagas] is not only a place of worship but also helps to maintain the ecological system .Ponds ,the natural swimming pools are yet an other wonder of this stay.

Location:
135kms from Thiruvananthapuram airport. 130.kms from International Airport,Kochi.
30.kms from Alapuzha town.
The nearest railway station is Haripad (5kms).

Facilities:
Two double rooms [attached bathrooms] are available .

Food:
Kerala style vegetarian[ no eggs] food will be served.

Transportation arranged on request at current rates. Use of alcoholic drinks will not be allowed. Please excuse room service .

Trips:

• Spend a day in Alapuzha the city of backwaters
• Visit the beautiful beaches of Varkala .
• Boat ride through the lake to Kollam.
• Spend a day at kumarokom a backwater resort.
• Visit Thekkady the wild life sanctuary .
• See the grand temple festivals [seasonal].

Special arrangements can be made for the trips above on request