100%Gramam

Gramam, the beautiful home of Byju and Lyma, is located on the banks of the backwaters, in Kumbalangi village about 10 kilometres from the town of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. Set in rustic, sylvan surroundings, the house is well connected to the heritage zone of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. It is the ideal home for someone looking for a quite retreat near Kochi. And it is not too far from the city but away from the noise and pollution. The food is cooked in true Keralan style by Lyma and there is a wide selection to choose from in case you decide to eat with the family. The house itself is tiled and constructed also in Keralan style. The small garden slopes gently away into the backwaters. The farmland around the house has coconuts, areca nuts, mangoes in profusion (12 varieties in all), pepper, jackfruit and mangroves, besides various medicinal plants. But the most prized possession is a 200 year -old mango tree called 'Chandanakaran' locally, which incidentally is the biggest tree in the village. The rustic charm of this village ambience is sure to leave an indelible impression as you say goodbye to Kochi - the queen of the Arabian Sea.