Our second homestay was Aranyakam, a homestay in a Keralyan bungalow surrounded by a coffee plantation. The veranda was a perfect spot to settle with a book.
After lunch we drove to Kanthampara waterfall where we went walking, and was pretty, but not as dramatic as it would be with more water flowing.
We also went for a walk down the narrow road, passed coffee bushes and also saw the beans drying.
Another sunset and another day done.
Next stop, maybe elephants …
My husband Chris and I decided to go away to celebrate our two big birthdays which meant we needed to be away six weeks to take them both in … and since funds aren’t unlimited, where better to go when it’s chilly in England than Southern India.
I booked the whole trip in advance with help from guidebooks, Tripadvisor, blogs and forums. Accommodation was booked direct with owners, concentrating on homestays and small accommodations with character where possible, as we wanted to know we were in India, rather than stay in an impersonal hotel room.
While away, I sent diary emails to my friends and once home, thought I could share it more widely in my first blog, to go with all the accommodation, restaurant and attraction reviews I’ve posted on Tripadviser. Hopefully this will help inspire and assist you on your Indian Safari!
Off Travelling Together 