Overview
Your local host Usha will welcome you into her home and serve you a wonderful traditional sadhya (feast) straight out of her family kitchen in her tharavad (as ancestral houses are called in Kerala).
This will be a multi-course meal served on a plantain leaf that may include dishes like sambar (tentil based vegetable stew), aviyal (mixed vegetables), olan (curry made with white pumpkin, cow peas and coconut milk), and erissery (pumpkin), eaten with rice and papadum (crisps). You will end your meal with a mango-cinnamon preserve or fried banana slices dusted with cinnamon powder.
Once you are done eating, Usha will take you around the house, sharing anecdotes from her formative years in Kerala and of her memories linked to the house.
Usha is eager to share the Nair community's rituals, customs, festivals and cuisine through this special experience - so don't miss out on getting a unique glimpse of a local's life in this part of the world!
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
Private meal with your host Usha
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your hosts Usha +91 (0) 8547477913, or by email at varma48@msn.com
Address: Rama Vilas, Sree Kerala Varma College Road, Kerala, Thrissur 680011
Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Usha at her home in Thrissur, which is an hour's drive from Nedumbassery airport and two hours from Ernakulam. Take the NH47 highway to Thrissur. Once you reach West Fort junction, take the Guruvayur road, about 1/2 mile later, turn left on to Kerala Varma College road.
About 1/4 mile later, on the right side is Usha's house. Across the street from Usha's home is the Varma College cricket ground. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/EXohkMYCYV32
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Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
Usha and her husband grew up in Thrippunithura and Ernakulam in Kerala, and later lived in the US for many years. About six years ago they inherited an old house in Thrissur, and living there for them is like reliving their fond memories of growing up in Kerala.
Usha’s old-world house was built over 100 years ago by her grandfather in Kerala style with British overtones. You will see a lot of traditional Kerala style architecture from the tiled roof and black flooring, to antique furniture, old family photos and various other memorabilia collected over the years.
Usha is happy to customize the menu as per your preference. Please let her know when you book if you have any special requests.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Private, personalized experience
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Experience a Traditional Nair Household during a Homecooked Meal with Locals
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
What's included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Private meal with your host Usha
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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