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Koshys Homestay

Labbakandam | Labbakandam, Thekkady 685509, India
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Koshys Homestay
Ranked #12 of 43 Thekkady B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

Zach and Ramani are wonderful hosts. Homestay in completely independent from the main house. It can accommodate up to three rooms. It is very closely located to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Do eat with the Koshys but be prepared that you will receive much more than you will be able to consume! We did a cooking demonstration where you think... More

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Dewsbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

A chance meeting on the bus from Kottayam to Kumily led to us staying at this delightful homestay with welcoming hosts Zach and Ramani. We were lucky enough to have the upstairs area to ourselves which included a lounge with TV and small kitchen area with tea and coffee making facilities. Our room was very clean with very comfortable beds.... More

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Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

We stayed there at Koshy's for 3 days.it was a real getaway for all of us, coming from Delhi.Zachariah koshy achen helped us to plan our visits, even helping with the tickets for sightseeing there. The visit to the Spice Garden was most impressive.The homestay experience we thoroughly enjoyed especially because of the delicious food in all it's variety, which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Through a recommendation we stayed here just the one night with a small group of friends; a fantastic choice with great food and hosts. They were genuinely lovely people who helped us discover the local area. Ask Koshy about Spice Land!!!! Chris and Claire, UK

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Really enjoyed our time here, the food was very tasty and some of the best we had in India! They catered well to our different tastes and easily toned down the spice if required. Zach and Ramani were so friendly and very helpful at recommending where to go. The location is right beside the elephant ride and wash which was... More

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New Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

To highlight the positives, the experience of spending a few days with the family of Reverend Zach and Ramani was as charming as a homestay experience is supposed to be. The warmth of sharing a cup of tea on arrival, the piping hot breakfasts that Ramani prepared every morning, and the dinner that we had with them the last evening,... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

We really enjoyed the Koshys homestay in Kumily. Everything was good, including the rooms and the location. Zach and Ramani were very welcoming and helpful in arranging transport and activities for us. We ate most of our meals here and they were all excellent. We had interesting and enjoyable discussions with Zach, Ramani and other guests over the dining table.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Everyhting was great by this homestay: the familly is so nice and give you feel at home. The place is peacefull, very clean, and near the city center. Our breakfast was delicious, and once again we have shared few tiem with the owner to talk about Kerala life and everyhting else. Was very pleasant and friendly

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We arrived in Kumily by bus from Munnar, having telephoned Zach prior to leaving Munnar so he knew when to expect us. He kindly arranged for his driver to pick us up at the bus satation. On arriving at the homestay, where we had booked 3 nights, we were very warmly greeted by Zach and his wife, Ramani. We were... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Although we had reserved and paid for this homestay many weeks prior to our departure we were informed ten days before our arrival that due to renovations it wasn't possible to host us and we were offered alternative accommodation which we accepted. I cannot therefore comment on this homestay. However, I can comment on the fact that I was surprised... More

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Koshys, Owner at Koshys Homestay, responded to this review
1 September 2011

Sorry Dorrie, We thought that the homestay was not in great shape. That is why we had decided about the renovation. The student group was supposed to stay in a lodge and last minute the lodge guys said its not available. So we had to accommodate them, some how. After they left, we have done the renovation work. As we... More

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Also Known As:
Koshys Homestay Thekkady, Kerala
Address: Labbakandam | Labbakandam, Thekkady 685509, India
Region: India > Kerala > Thekkady
Amenities:
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Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 43 B&Bs / Inns in Thekkady
Price range (per night): 62 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set against the backdrop of the misty mountains of Kurushumala, the lush meadows of Periyar nearby and the calm village ambience make this a great base to explore the beautiful area of Periyar. The homestay is ideally located less than a kilometer from Kumily town, the spice garden of India and borders the famed forest of Periyar Tiger Reserve. ... more   less 

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