Activities

Walking

A self walk through the village paths is the best introductory activity.

A guided walk is there every evening as a group activity which is reviewed as the highlight of Home Stay Capitol. The walk is combined with a short canoe trip. The guide explains you about the life, culture and the typical farming system of rice, coconuts etc..

Price : 800 INR/person

Bird watching

The back waters is a paradise to bird watchers. More than 80 species are endemic to the area. A wide variety of water bird life including the migratory birds are spotted here.

Price : 300 INR/person

Cycling

There are more than a couple of biking routes in the area. Biking through the narrow canal banks, village paths through the rice paddies as well as on tarmac but still village roads is another great experience.

Price : 500/bike/day

Canoeing

The short/ long tour by the local wooden canoes through the narrow canals is the most appreciated as a relaxed experience. Such a tour provides the best opportunity to have a closer sight of life of people who are adapted to living in a water – locked area below the sea level.

Price : 800 INR/hour

Kayaking

Kayaking through the river and the narrow canals is one of the most enjoyed activity by all energetic people. The kayaking route maps are provided before starting.

Price : 500 INR/day

Mini motor boat cruise

Mini motor boat tour is mostly done as a group activity. These boats were used as the local water taxies for many decades. They run through the river as well as the narrow canals. Mini motor boat trip is a most relaxing activity perfect for people who want to cover a longer distance in a short time.

Price : 800 INR/hour

cooking lesson

Having a cooking lesson from Anna Zacharia, the owner of the home stay is a memorable experience. She is an expert in the south Indian and the Syrian Christian dishes.

Price : 350 INR/person

3 day exploration package

This package include almost all the activities mentioned previously except cycling. Also a day trip by the local tuk-tuks conducted which cover some culturally and historically important places, Hindu temples and an old palace now converted as a museum.

Price :
21,000 INR/ two people (including 3 nights stay).
10,500 INR/ person (including 3 nights stay).