A Malabar Homestay In Kozhikode
Old Malabar homes, warm hosts and the best home-cooked biryani you'll find.
Homestays in Kozhikode are a great way to taste real Malabar home cooking. Hosts often serve pathiri, meen curry and, on special days, a full Malabar biryani.
Malabar's historic port — Kozhikode Beach, Kappad, SM Street and the famous Kozhikode halwa and biryani.
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Walk to the beach at sunset and to SM Street for shopping and halwa.
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A slow evening at Thalikulam's beach park — gardens, rock-lined shore and one of the best sunsets on the Thrissur coast.
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A quiet sunset at Chavakkad Beach near Guruvayur in Thrissur, a calm and uncrowded stretch of sand that is perfect for an easy evening walk by the sea.
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Vilangan Kunnu is a green hill right next to Thrissur town, with wide views over the Kol paddy fields and one of the best sunset spots near the city.
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Still water, wooded hills and almost no crowd — why Poomala Dam is Thrissur's best-kept picnic secret.
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Waking up to the sound of the Chalakudy river at a family-run homestay close to Thumboormuzhi.
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Home-cooked Kerala meals and a quiet lane a few minutes from the beach.
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Life on the water in Kerala's rice bowl, where farms lie below sea level.
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Pine forest, rolling meadows and misty mornings in Idukki's quieter hills.
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Fresh coffee, pepper vines and home meals with a planter family.
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Budget hotels, plantation stays and resorts around Vettilappara — what each kind of stay is good for.
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City centre near the station and temple, or by the sea at Kovalam — choosing your base.
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A town base close to the jetty, the beach and the canals.
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Walk to the beach at sunset and to SM Street for shopping and halwa.
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Chettuva in Thrissur is where the river, backwaters and sea meet, with small islands, mangrove forests and the remains of an old Dutch fort to explore.
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Two slow days by the Chalakudy river — river-view rooms, a pool and evening walks to the rapids.
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How we picked a resort close to Charpa Falls — and what to check before you book.
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Sea views from the red cliffs, yoga mornings and Papanasam beach below.
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Waking up to the water — canoe rides, village walks and quiet lake views.
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Cardamom and pepper gardens on the edge of the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
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Sleeping among coffee plants and forest canopy in the Wayanad hills.
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Calm beach stays on the Malabar coast, a short drive from the city.
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Athirappilly is one of the most beautiful destinations in Thrissur, known for its lush greenery, forests and magnificent waterfalls.
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A simple Kerala lunch at a small roadside eatery on the Athirappilly road — nothing fancy, all homely.
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A long riverside lunch near Ezhattumugham — pearl spot fry, kappa and a view of the rapids.
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A simple Kerala lunch at a small local hotel in Vettilappara on the way back from Athirappilly, with rice and homely curries served the nadan way.
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A banana-leaf feast in the city and fresh catch by the sea at Kovalam.
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Estate coffee, bamboo rice payasam and Malabar meals in the hills.
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The city of sweets — colourful halwa on SM Street and fragrant Malabar biryani.
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Where to eat in and around Thrissur - local Kerala flavours, must-try dishes and honest restaurant notes from a real food-focused visit.
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No trek, no ticket — just pull over and feel the spray of Charpa Falls between Athirappilly and Vazhachal.
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Charpa Falls crashes down right beside the road near Athirappilly. Memories of a monsoon trip in July, when the waterfall is at its fullest and loudest.
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Just beyond Athirappilly, Vazhachal spreads white water across wide rocks deep inside the forest.
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A day trip to Athirappilly Waterfalls in Thrissur, with the roar of the Chalakudy River, the cool shade of the rainforest and Kerala's biggest falls.
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Exploring Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary — the dam, the gardens and the forest trails east of Thrissur.
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A day at Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur, Kerala, with the dam and its reservoir, thick green forest and plenty of birds along the way.
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The forest around Charpa is part of the Vazhachal forest division — keep your eyes on the canopy.
