About this listing

Kerala, God’s own country is blessed with a unique Architecture which stand head and shoulders above other traditional architectures in the world. The Sankaramangalam Tharavad located at Eraviperoor is one of the finest examples of traditional Kerala residential Architecture that exists today. To any inquisitive mind, this traditional house appears to be a poetry in wood and the delight with which the creators, of this wooden house of a different era, were able to build and create built spaces in harmony with their surroundings, is worth experiencing.

This Tharavad (traditional house) reflects the unique wooden construction system of the region and is characterized by a high level of craftsmanship and building skill. Climate played a major role in deciding the Architectural character of the building. The built form makes a thrishala (Three Shalas) in its architectural configuration and its vocabulary is built upon components such as steeply pitched roof with open gables at both ends, verandas on all sides and deep overhangs. Architecture of Sakaramangalam Tharavad does not manifest by itself, it begins with the mind conceiving a question, rationalizing the context, understanding the ethic and ends with the imagining of a solution and a purposeful construction respecting the environment created by our great Tachans aimed at apprehending truth underlying beauty and bounty of nature. This homestead is a must see to anyone who is an ardent lover of tradition and Architecture. It is now open for homestay.

Thus, with a private courtyard, the Sankaramangalam Tharavadu offers promise of a unique holiday experience with the embrace of pure nature. Ideal for people looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, one will experience perceptible expression of peace and tranquility staying in this house built in 18th century AD.

Just 8 kms from Thiruvalla a thaluk headquarters of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India and located near the banks of Manimala River, in Eraviperoor, this heritage home is located amidst full greenery of an orchard full of mangosteen, nutmeg, mango and jackfruit trees. The captivating songs of kuil birds and the cool breeze from the river, the countryside roads in front of the house and the trees surrounding the property will give you the enchanting feeling of living with nature.

We present modernity with tradition. Sankaramangalam tharavadu is a fully serviced house with all modern amenities and total privacy with — bedrooms, drawing room, kitchen (with equipment) and verandas all around.

We also offer:

• Fishing in River Manimala, a river originating from Muthavara Hills on the Western Ghats, in Idukki district of Kerala, India.
• Interacting with the local fishermen
• Bird watching
• Swimming
• Village walk
• Trekking through riverside pathways
• Sightseeing trip to the ancient Sleeba Orthodox church built in 1897 and rock-cut cave temples in Kaviyoor.
• Ayurveda treatment
• Learning to cook Kerala’s traditional foods
• Watching Kerala’s traditional art forms

If you’re looking for a good and ethnic place to stay, value for money, peaceful accommodation and experience the typical Kerala life, meal, culture and more, you have no better place, than what we offer.

Stay with breakfast, lunch and dinner

Please email/ call us to find out if we might have any special ongoing promotions. We are happy to assist you with other queries, if any