Enjoy a sunset cruise every evening on a vallam (country boat) out in the open backwaters. The sights, breeze, sounds and smell of the late evenings are indeed very soothing. If you are lucky you can also catch the moonrise.

Take a farm walk with any of us and learn about farming below lake level as well as the different crops cultivated. Do check out toddy tapping. Ask for a cooking class from our Chef and learn the nuances of the local cuisine.

For bird watchers the backwaters and the farm offer ample opportunities for sighting kingfishers, woodpeckers, egrets, cormorants, herons, crows, pheasants, snakebirds, teals, etc.

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The property also offers an ideal setting and is inspiring for serious writers and artists.But, if you are the kind who wants to just relax and cool off, sit on the verandah or under the trees and dream or observe the passing backwater life or catch up with your reading. You could also star gaze into the clear pollution free night sky.

Undertake a wider sightseeing and exploration tour of the countryside on a bicycle. A sketch of the region can be provided and you can get to enjoy the coconut groves, vast paddy fields, canals and villages that blend into each other. You could also walk to the nearby village and the market, across on the mainland. Most of the roads in the mainland are flat with little or no gradient, but be prepared for some potholes!

Go on an escorted farm walk with one of our family or staff and learn about farming below lake level as well as the different crops cultivated. Try fishing (rods available). We now have our very own Chinese-style fishing nets, an ancient and traditional method in this area. Guests may enjoy watching and participating in hauling up the catch in the evenings. This is a seasonal activity, depending on water flow, weather and time of year.

Watch the hundreds of fireflies in the farm at night. You might just mistake them for the stars. This will also depend greatly on weather conditions and time of year, and it is best to look out towards the interior of the island away from any lights. You may be the kind of person who just wants to relax and chill out, sit on the verandah or under the trees and dream, observe the passing backwater life or catch up with your reading. You could also star gaze into the clear pollution-free night sky.

Alappura museum dedicated to preserving agricultural history and heritage. It aims to educate the public on the subject of agricultural history, their legacy and impact on society.[2] To accomplish this, it specializes in the display and interpretation of artifacts related to agriculture, often of a specific time period or in a specific region. They may also display memorabilia related to farmers or businesspeople who impacted society via agriculture.