Lounging in a hammock suspended over water, hidden in a coconut grove, perched besides the verdant backwaters…Sounds like a pleasant dream? Live it at Kerala Gramam with personalised services extended by the hosts who are willing to fulfill your every whim. The heritage bungalow is built in a traditional Kerala style. Exotic trees add to the beauty of the sylvan surroundings with pineapples, pepper and mangroves as a 200 year old tree stands proudly in the compound. The palm-dotted gardens slope gently into the backwaters and you can spend hours here reclined in an easy chair, staring at the water.

USP: Rustic charm. Away from the hustle bustle of the city, yet within easy reach. Organic living, sustainable tourism benefiting local village community.

Kerala Gramam is situated at Kumbalangi, a village 10 km from Fort Kochi, the heritage zone of Cochin. Backwater lagoons surround this area. Large numbers of Chinese Fishing Nets which abound here greet the visitors.

Air: Nearest airport is 45 km away in Cochin. Hire a taxi here to reach Kumbalangi.

Rail: The nearest railway station is at Ernakulam, 14 km away. Kumbalangi is easily accessible by taxi or bus from here.

Road: Regular buses ply on NH 47 which passes through Thoppumpady, a stone's throw from Kerala Gramam. Taxis are also available from major destinations such as Cochin.

Get therapeutic Ayurveda treatments, sail down the backwaters in a country boat and try fishing with the local fishermen, cycle through the surrounding countryside, watch toddy-tappers at work (and try out the toddy!), learn about crab farming and prawn farming, indulge in some bird watching. After you’re done feasting on delicious homemade Kerala delicacies, learn how to cook them! Or simply laze among the coconut trees…