Enjoy the culinary nuances of specially prepared dishes and introduce your palate to the unique flavours of the world.
Things to Do in Kochi
Unique Dining Experience
Enjoy the culinary nuances of specially prepared dishes and introduce your palate to the unique flavours of the world.
BBQ
As the sun sets on the horizon and the gentle breeze starts kissing the bungalow, it’s time to experience a barbecue session. Bite into perfectly-grilled food, with crunchy bell peppers and meats lending unique flavours or choose from a variety of fresh vegetables marinated as per your choice.
As the sun sets on the horizon and the gentle breeze starts kissing the bungalow, it’s time to experience a barbecue session. Bite into perfectly-grilled food, with crunchy bell peppers and meats lending unique flavours or choose from a variety of fresh vegetables marinated as per your choice.
Weaving Coconut Leaves
The inhabitants of Kumbalangi weave coconut leaves with much passion and talent. The weaved leaves are used as thatches and fences in village houses or to create traditional mats, hats or small vessels which are used locally. Engaging in this craft while staying at the bungalow is truly one of a kind experience.
The inhabitants of Kumbalangi weave coconut leaves with much passion and talent. The weaved leaves are used as thatches and fences in village houses or to create traditional mats, hats or small vessels which are used locally. Engaging in this craft while staying at the bungalow is truly one of a kind experience.
Clam Meat Processing
Clams are a type of shellfish that are found in abundance in the salty backwaters of Kumbalangi. Clam meat processing is an important part of local livelihoods, where men collect the clams and women steam them to separate the shell from the meat, the traditional way. Witnessing this entire activity, with an option to carry back some clams to relish at home makes for a wonderful experience.
Clams are a type of shellfish that are found in abundance in the salty backwaters of Kumbalangi. Clam meat processing is an important part of local livelihoods, where men collect the clams and women steam them to separate the shell from the meat, the traditional way. Witnessing this entire activity, with an option to carry back some clams to relish at home makes for a wonderful experience.
Country Boat Cruise
A cruise on the traditionally built country boat is one of the must-do activities while one is in Kerala. Relaxing and adventurous at the same time, the cruise allows one to enjoy a meal aboard or engage in fishing, music, reading at one’s own pace. Seeing a multitude of boats in the backwaters being used for travel and trade is an experience by itself.
A cruise on the traditionally built country boat is one of the must-do activities while one is in Kerala. Relaxing and adventurous at the same time, the cruise allows one to enjoy a meal aboard or engage in fishing, music, reading at one’s own pace. Seeing a multitude of boats in the backwaters being used for travel and trade is an experience by itself.
Broom making
While the modern world continues to use much evolved ways of cleaning, in Kumbalangi traditional brooms are still made by hand using the midribs of coconut leaves. Seeing the locals create broom with passion and care, allows one to appreciate the blessings of nature’s bounty. Guests can also carry back a handmade broom, for their use back home.
While the modern world continues to use much evolved ways of cleaning, in Kumbalangi traditional brooms are still made by hand using the midribs of coconut leaves. Seeing the locals create broom with passion and care, allows one to appreciate the blessings of nature’s bounty. Guests can also carry back a handmade broom, for their use back home.
Coir Making
Apart from its backwaters and natural beauty, Kumbalangi is also famous for its Coir making industry that has been passed down generations. Traditional methods are used for all the activites involved in coir making, right from harvest the coconut husk to giving the coir its final shape in the looms. Guests can get a first-hand experience and partake in these traditions while staying with us.
Apart from its backwaters and natural beauty, Kumbalangi is also famous for its Coir making industry that has been passed down generations. Traditional methods are used for all the activites involved in coir making, right from harvest the coconut husk to giving the coir its final shape in the looms. Guests can get a first-hand experience and partake in these traditions while staying with us.
Toddy Tapping
Toddy, an intoxicating drink made by fermenting flower sap from coconut palm, is a traditional drink unique to Kerala. Kumbalangi, is one of the important centres where this drink is made. Our guests can join a local toddy tapper to witness this drink being made and to take sip of freshly prepared toddy from their jugs. The traditional combination of toddy served with fried fish and boiled tapioca can also be enjoyed.
Toddy, an intoxicating drink made by fermenting flower sap from coconut palm, is a traditional drink unique to Kerala. Kumbalangi, is one of the important centres where this drink is made. Our guests can join a local toddy tapper to witness this drink being made and to take sip of freshly prepared toddy from their jugs. The traditional combination of toddy served with fried fish and boiled tapioca can also be enjoyed.