Welcome to Backwater Heritage Homestay, Kumarakom

Hearty hospitality has always been one of the most valued traditions of Kerala culture. The Kerala household considers its guests as the representatives of GOD. Yes you are invited to experience and share the unique hospitality of Kerala’s home stay at Backwater Heritage, Kumarakom. Experience Kerala in a homely atmosphere and enjoy Kerala in its natural splendor.

Home stay at the Backwater Heritage homestay offers peace, privacy and pure relaxation to the guests. It’s a place to relax and experience loving care and delicious Kerala Food. We present an atmosphere of a home away from home. Backwater Heritage homestay is situated quite away from the rush and heavy traffic of the city. Traditional home made Kerala foods are the main attraction. It's the perfect destination for couples and families seeking a private holiday.

A haven of peace and serenity, this house made of rose wood and teak overlooks a tributary of the Meenachil River and is located 8 km from Kottayam town. It has a beautiful landscaped garden and comes fully furnished with all modern amenities. The hosts offer mouth-watering less spicy Kerala homemade food or the guests can even cook their own food in the kitchen. The Backwater Heritage home is a most perfect blend of the old world charm and modern amenities. Each day spend in this century old wooden mansion would render one a feeling of serenity, peace and joy, which has been long lost to the frenetic pace of the times that we live in.

The Back Water Heritage homestay has its exquisite ancient architecture that dates back over a hundred years. For en-famille, this is the place to enjoy the luxury of being truly alone when time aquires a meditative quality determining one’s attitude to the day ahead. The Back Water Heritage situated on the banks of Meenachil river which spread across 5 Acres forms the colorful back drop of Arundathi Roy’s Booker Winner ‘God of small things’. The house is renovated nearly with sit out for each rooms, Veranda, different spacious common rooms and dining hall.. Lawn with large surroundings entertains the children good enough. Fishing from river, country boat rowing. Catching fish from pond near by catch a glimpse of unmatched Kerala theatre.