Village Homestays in Kerala

Villages of Kerala are charming and fascinating experiences for tourists. In the villages one can taste the real flavor of Kerala, get an insight into the true culture of its people and come across its simple rustic lifestyle. There are plenty of home-stays in the villages of Kerala where tourists can stay and experience the real essence of this region.

Though Kerala is just a small strip of a land adjacent to the Arabian Sea lying at the southern-most tip of India, the state has a diversity of exciting terrain and topography which leaves every new visitor to the state pleasantly surprised. With high mountains, rolling hills, deep and shallow valleys, dense forests, vast plantations, paddy fields, palm groves, spice gardens, backwaters, rivers, canals and a coastland that is a continuous stretch of white sandy beaches, this small state is a wonder of natural wonders. One short stay will not suffice to explore and experience the unique rustic charm of Kerala.

With the recent boost in tourism in the state, tourists from all corners of the world have come to know of this tiny piece of land on the face of the earth and its charming ethnicity. Kerala's almost complete literacy also helped the rural population be aware of the potential opportunities in tourism and drive their own enterprising nature to explore its full possibilities. This resulted in their opening the doors of their homes to visitors to provide them home-stay facilities which led to the burgeoning of an entirely new sector in the tourism industry. Home-stays turned out to be unique experiences for the tourists, especially those from outside the nation, as they provided authentic experiences of Kerala in areas such as cuisine, nature-related activities, lifestyle, arts and culture.

Hospitality is inherent in the culture of Kerala, nay India, as reflected in the adage, “athithi devo bhava,” which can be roughly translated as “guest is God.” This is practiced to a large extent by the households as a way of life. It is no wonder, therefore, that the homes of rural Kerala have become the most popular and the highest in demand among genuine tourists who visit to experience Kerala in its absolute entirety – food, landscapes, wildlife, culture, arts, music and all.

Home-stays and village resorts in Kerala are available in all the villages of the state where you get to know the special aura of rural Kerala. Home-stay facilities are also offered in small towns surrounding the backwaters where fishing, commuting via waterways and trading on boats are a way of life. In the high ranges, life in the homes overlooking tea and coffee plantations is a beautiful experience with breathtaking views of endless looming mountain ranges and fathomless lush valleys. Then there are homes in the heart of coconut groves, homes close to the sea, homes in the outbacks and in the wilderness, each of them an exclusive encounter with a different experience of Kerala. This small patch of land that is Kerala, as visitors to this place would undoubtedly agree, is an exciting package of diverse experiences.