Shades of Green Homestay, Meppadi-Wayanad

Shades of Green Homestay, Meppadi – Wayanad

Meppadi is an extremely scenic hill station in Western Ghats, Kerala 10 km from Kalpetta on the Kozhikode-Ooty road. The charming Meppadi village with its woods, verdant hillsides and coffee, tea, rubber and vanilla plantations is sure to capture your imagination. This homestay is a true treasure hidden inside the dense greens of Soojipara. It is located in Puthumala – a quiet, secluded area, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. Being on a hill top, it provides 360-degree view of ardent valley and mountains. There is a semi-private waterfall at a 5 min walking distance from the homestay.

There are 4 AC en-suite bedrooms; three bedrooms are on the first floor of the main building, ideal for family/group bookings and one independent single bedroom cottage, just 25 metres apart from the main house, with a private entrance, ideal for honeymoon couples. Bathrooms have 24/7 hot water and all toiletries are provided in accordance with international standards. High speed Wi-Fi available in all bedrooms and common areas. You can enjoy sunrise and sunset right from your bedrooms and the river is visible from the common balcony and you can hear the sound of the nearby waterfall. Barbecue and campfires can be arranged. Several indoor board games, books, several swing, and hammock available throughout the property. There is a lush green and extremely well-maintained garden and lawn and it has loads of pet animals.

Location: 1.4km from Soochipara Lake and 3 km from Puthumala Rudrakali Temple
No. of Rooms: 4, Total Capacity: 12

How to Reach

Wayanad is easily accessible by road, railway, and air. Kannur International Airport (125 km) and Calicut International Airport, (93 km) are the nearest airports with frequent flights from all metropolitan cities. The closest railway station is Kozhikode (89km), well connected by rail to major towns such as Kochi, Chennai and Bengaluru. Cabs are easily available from airport and railway stations for safe and comfortable travel.

Tariff

Classic Room: 8750/-
Extra Person: 2750/-
Complimentary: Breakfast & Dinner

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Internet • Parking • Running Hot Water • Air Conditioning • Television • Electric Kettle • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Library • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Relish authentic homemade food that you will remember for life. They specialise in Kerala local cuisine; however, they do serve continental, South Indian, North Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, and Italian dishes on request. There is a set menu for breakfast and dinner dominated by South Indian cuisine, accompanied by a combination of continental cuisine. This can be altered upon request with prior notice. There is a full-time professional chef to give you the best culinary experience.

Activities

Bird Watching • Shopping • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Forest Walk • Farming • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling • Fishing • Off Road Jeep Safari • Zipline • Adventure Sports • River Trekking • Village Walk

Local Attractions

Suchipara Lake • Semi private Waterfalls • Soojipara waterfalls (2km) • Zip line (1.5 km) • Kandi Glass Bridge (6km) • Sunrise View Point, (6km) Kanthanpara • Waterfalls (17km) • Kanthenpara Waterfalls (20km) • Urav Bamboo Craft (22km) • Chembra peak trek (24km) ) • 

Excursions

Pookode Lake (30km) • Lakkidi View Point (34km) • Edakkal Caves (39km) • Karlad Lake (38km) • Muthanga National Park (53km) • Banasura Sagar Dam (43km) • Meenmutty Waterfall (46km) • Thirunelli Temple (39km) • Banasura Hills (51km) • Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (62km) • Bandipur Tiger Reserve (96km) • Tholppatty Wildlife Sanctuary (71km) • Sree Thirunelli Temple (71km) • Ooty (119km) • Mysore (154km) • Coorg (152km) • Kannur (143km) .

Treks:  Tiger Hill Trek • Chembra Peak Trek • Soochippara Falls Trek • Banasura Hills Trek • Neelimala View point Trek • Lakkidi Trek

Know Your Host

You will be hosted by Nimmy Thomas and her husband Raphi. The couple have travelled extensively around the world and their knowledge regarding Kerala culture, food, traditions, climate, and much more, and their readiness and liking to interact with people from all walks of life, and not last but the least, their super energetic outlook towards life itself, perhaps makes them the most apt hosts in today’s time. They have lived and worked in 3 continents (Middle East, Europe and Mostly Africa) and are strong supporters of responsible tourism and sustainable living. Their ultimate goal is to be a green life practitioner and environmentalist.

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