Welcome to the official home page of the Kandath Tharavad, the ancestral home of the Kandath family which is set in the lush rice paddies of rural Kerala in South India. Tharavad is the place to experience the village life of Kerala. The house set in a rustic village outside Palakkad Town takes you back to a by gone era. Away from the busy traffic and into a countryside that is absolutely quiet and calm. The morning walks with the fresh breeze blowing against you...

Kandath Tharavad the ancestral home of the Kandath family is set in the lush rice paddies of rural Kerala in South India. The house is a two hundred year – old gem of domestic architecture constructed primarily of mud and teak.The house was built in 1794 by Bhagwaldas’s Great Great Grandfather,Mr. Kuppavelan, a landowner and money – lender. Situated in Thenkurussi Village in Palakkad, the nearest town, an equidistant two-hour drive from Cochin...

Tharavad’s Responsible Tourism Initiative encompasses all forms of tourism and seeks to minimize negative economic, environment and social impacts. We are trying to generate greater economic benefits to local people and enhance the wellbeing of local communities. Tharavad also makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, and maintenance of the world’s diversity..  

Festivals February 2018 01 Kodumbu Ratholsvam 02 Puthukode choliakal Temple Festival 06 Vadavanur Temple Festival 08 Panagatteri Vela 09 Chittelencherry Aarattu 13  Sivarathri Festival 19 Periayanampetta Pooram 23 Ramaserry Kumatti 24 Padoor Vela 26 Kalepully Kumatty/ Puduserry Vedi 27 Pallasena Meenkuluthy Temple Festival   Festivals March 2018 01 Chinakathoor Pooram/Manapullikavu Vela 02 Nanatgiri Aarattu 04 Plapetta Pooram 21 Vadakkencherry Vela 22 Ethanur...

Another happy visit and warm welcome fro Bhags and his Staff. As always good conversation and beautifully prepared and presented local food. Your small group at Manamkulambu School – great fun and very rewarding. Bill and Angela Haines 2014 A lovely stay in a beautiful place. Feel very lucky to have found it and privileged to have experienced the place Robert and Bodl Lorimer 2014 An outstanding place. Tranquility and peace. Enjoyed the company of the hosting of...

Mr. Bhagwaldas runs a home-stay in Thenkurussi village. His home is a heritage site, over 200 years old. The mansion oozes charm and grace. It’s an ideal haven for the weary birder after a glorious day of birding in the tropical jungles nearby. You can expect first class arrangements and close personal attention from the host himself. Come here to Palghat, to the Kandath Tharavad, heavy with old dreams and spent history, an exquisite setting that is guaranteed to...

The Kandath Tharavad offers the perfect ambience and setting for Weddings (Christian or Hindu), in the sacred environs of our heritage pandhals. We’ll roll it out for you – right from pre-wedding rituals to the wedding ceremony, the attire, décor, entertainment… and banquet arrangements that are meticulously planned.   The Bride is dressed in a traditional Saree and the Groom is attired in Silk Dhothi… the festivities commence with traditional...