When: Anytime

Length: A week-long itinerary is provided by stays of any length can be arranged

Number of guests: There are 7 cottages, each sleeping up to two persons. In addition there are 8 tents.

Fee: For the suggested 7-day itinerary, 445USD per person. If the booking is taken for a group of 4 the rate per person for the package is 365 USD. The package rate includes transportations, vegetarian food, 4 artclasses, 4 yoga sessions, rides and picnics mentioned in the package. Ayurvedic therapies costs extra 25USD per session.For simple homestay, the following applies:

9 nights/10 days : 150USDper person for food and accommodation only .
20 nights/ 21 days:300USDper person for food and accommodation only.
27nights /28 days :380USD per person for food and accommodation only

SETTING:
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. 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: Three double rooms[attached bathrooms] are available in a modern building. Air conditioning provided at an extra cost. E-mail and telephone facilities with computerized billing.

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

ACTIVITIES: Activities of Samskarika Kala Kendra, Ayurvedic therapies and Yoga practice are the added attractions of this stay.Get to know any one of the Kerala art-forms at our cultural center by spending an hour every day of your stay [except Saturdays and Sundays] and have an hour of yoga, both complimentary. Complimentary art classes offered : Padayani steps, Kathakali Mudras, Chutti [Kathakali make-up] , Mohiniyattom, Kalaripayyat, Languages and cooking classes. Enjoy the art classes and an ayurvedic therapy in the same place.

THE CONCEPT:
The theme or the specific program of my stay is “GRIHASTHASHRAMAM” This sanskrit word has two parts Grihastha  +  Ashramam  .Grihastha simply means one who lives at home having a family life ,a man who leads a worldly life.

The AARSHA SAMSKARA/Culture which is based on the teachings of Rishis through ages, through Vedic knowledge have split the span of a human life into 4 of which GRIHASTHASHRAMAM comes as the 2^nd part ,which is given very much importance. This is the pillar of the society and this world .Grihasthashramee(worldly man) should try and be healthy physically, mentally and spiritually if he has to serve the purpose or to  achieve it or live to enjoy it .

In this worldly life we pass through many stages of Stress and Strain which may eventually create a Vacuum in us and later fill it with Negatives. A true Grihasthashramee is always prepared to face life in the most positive way ( always does good to himself his family his society and utmost to this world).

Healthy Physically through Ayurveda , yoga , performing arts ,eating habits.

Healthy mentally through Meditation , yoga ,art forms ,eating habits .

These gradually let you to have a very positive spiritual approach helping you to become and be the + person you always is. It becomes the way of your life and gradually you will be able to feel it in your conscious mind , you are able to experience it and relax on it.

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

SUGGESTED 7-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1:
Arrival at Cochin. Receive a warm welcome at the airport. We take you to the comfortable homely guesthouse at Ernakulam. Spend the rest of the day discovering the many fascinating spots of Kochi, the Jewish Synagogue, the Chinese fishing nets and the antique market. See a Kathakali performance for evening. Choose a homely dinner at the guest house. Overnight at the guest house.

Day 2 :
After breakfast go for a country boat ride in the backwaters. Enjoy the marvelous backwater views. By evening checkout and we proceed to Tulasidalam Cultural homestay, Thelliyoor. Rest of the day you are free to relax and enjoy the serenity of the lush green village. Overnight at Thelliyoor.

Day 3:
Wake up early so you can join the family for the yoga sessions. After a traditional Kerala breakfast you can enjoy an hour or two of the art classes offered at our cultural center or have good rejuvenating ayurvedic therapy or both. Homely lunch served on a banana leaf. Visit Perunthenaruvi one of eco-tourist spots. Join the host family for talks and discussion on culture, tradition and spiritualit. Have dinner with family before you retire for a goodnight sleep. Overnight at Thelliyoor.

Day 4:
Join the yoga sessions. After breakfast you are taken for a boat ride in the holy river Pampa to see the Snakeboats at rest and visit the mural gallery at Aranmula /the cave temples of Kaviyoor. Afternoon you can have the ayurvedic therapy you have chosen or the art classes. Evening you can trek around the peaceful village. Attend the talks and discussion. Dinner. Overnight at Thelliyoor.

Day 5:
Join the yoga sessions. Take Ayurveda or the art classes. Trek to the beautiful waterfall nearby for a shower. Join the evening discussion session and enjoy an Art performance PADAYANI a very ancient temple art form. It’s time for a goodnight’s sleep.Overnight at Thelliyoor.

Day 6:
Enjoy the Yoga sessions. Discussion and talks are in the morning. Enjoy your Ayurvedic therapies or the art Classes or both. After tea we take you back to Kochi. Overnight at guest house.

Day 7:
We take you to the airport for your journey homebound.