Bindu made us the best breakfast we have eaten at any homestay in India. She and her high school son, college-age daughter were very gracious. I read another reviewer mention unpleasant dealings with Shaji, the father. I also had a no-so-positive impression of him and I think avoiding him helped ensure us a more pleasant stay.

This is a lovely homestay one can stay at with even nicer hosts - Bindu and Shaji. They had arranged a room for us before we arrived but since that room didnt have TV and on just one question by me on - there is no TV, they were very quick in vacating another room for us with a TV,... More

The host family was extremely friendly and graceful; went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. The dinner and breakfast cooked for us was simply delicious. Wish we could have spent more time. Strongly recommended!

This homestay came recommended by a friend of the family. We stayed there for three nights and although the family was trying incredibly hard to help us having a good time, we would not come back. Bindu, the woman, was incredibly kind and welcoming. Also the food she cooked was good. Her husband however, seemed to want to convince us... More

Mr. Shaji received us very friendly and gave us so many good hints, that we extended our stay. We had a very nice time in Kumily. The half-day-elefant-programme was the best for us. But we enjoyed also the Kathakali-dance and the Kalari-performance. Altogether we stayed 2 months in South-India, but the 4 days in Kumily were the most amazing for... More

We stayed with Bindu and Shaji for 3 nights in January. They were very helpful with booking activities, booking transportation, and giving us some local advice. On our first night Shaji even took us shopping so my wife could buy a "Trinidad", and then dropped us off for a massage which is highly recommended. Nothing was too much trouble. We... More

This was our very first homestay experience and we were not dissapointed.Shaji and Bindu cared for us as if we were part of the family They also helped in sorting out an itinerary in and around Thekkady.My wife was bitten by some sort of bug at the elephant station causing part of her face to swell and Shaji quickly sorted... More

We stayed at Chithrasala Homestay for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay in this nice, clean and friendly homestay. Furthermore we had the best Keralan Dinners there! We did a 4WD Tour to the wildlife sanctuary for one day, where we had a great time. In the evening we watched a martial art performance at the village which was... More

Shaji and his wife run this homestay. The best part of this homestay is that you actually feel at home. You just need to go there and Shaji will arrange everything you need for you. He had arranged a night trek for us into the Periyar forest and also the local Karali martial arts show. The rooms are nice, clean... More