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Koshys Homestay

Labbakandam | Labbakandam, Thekkady 685509, India
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Ranked #10 of 34 Thekkady B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Udayadittya
New Delhi, India
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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To highlight the positives, the experience of spending a few days with the family of Reverend Zach and Ramani was as charming as a homestay experience is supposed to be. The warmth of sharing a cup of tea on arrival, the piping hot breakfasts that Ramani prepared every morning, and the dinner that we had with them the last evening,... More

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Emma T
Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We really enjoyed the Koshys homestay in Kumily. Everything was good, including the rooms and the location. Zach and Ramani were very welcoming and helpful in arranging transport and activities for us. We ate most of our meals here and they were all excellent. We had interesting and enjoyable discussions with Zach, Ramani and other guests over the dining table.... More

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Yoann P
Rouen, France
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Everyhting was great by this homestay: the familly is so nice and give you feel at home. The place is peacefull, very clean, and near the city center. Our breakfast was delicious, and once again we have shared few tiem with the owner to talk about Kerala life and everyhting else. Was very pleasant and friendly More

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syates
UK
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16 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived in Kumily by bus from Munnar, having telephoned Zach prior to leaving Munnar so he knew when to expect us. He kindly arranged for his driver to pick us up at the bus satation. On arriving at the homestay, where we had booked 3 nights, we were very warmly greeted by Zach and his wife, Ramani. We were... More

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DorrieEdinburgh
Scotland, UK
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9 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Although we had reserved and paid for this homestay many weeks prior to our departure we were informed ten days before our arrival that due to renovations it wasn't possible to host us and we were offered alternative accommodation which we accepted. I cannot therefore comment on this homestay. However, I can comment on the fact that I was surprised... More

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Vishal Koshy, Owner at Koshys Homestay, responded to this review
1 September 2011

Sorry Dorrie, We thought that the homestay was not in great shape. That is why we had decided about the renovation. The student group was supposed to stay in a lodge and last minute the lodge guys said its not available. So we had to accommodate them, some how. After they left, we have done the renovation work. As we... More

Mandolinmanoj3
Coimbatore, India
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

It was wonderful staying with my husband and 3 children at the Koshys. The people at Koshys are friendly and loving. The excellent food, I would certainly come back to the koshys homestay for my next vaccation . I would definitely recommend our friends tp stay at the Koshys. More

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bandit23
belgium
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

From the first day we arrived at Koshys homestay, we had a good feeling about it. Ramani and Zachariah are very nice to talk with, they love to tell about their life and family in Kumily. Zach took us to Periyar Hospital that he works for as a chaplain and went to the tribal school where we made the children... More

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farmergirl1980
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I spent two weeks traveling all over Kerala at the beginning of this year, and the largest portion of it was spent in Thekkady. I actually extended my stay there just because Ramani and Zachariah Koshy were such good hosts and made being a solo female traveler in India so easy for me. Not only did they help me out... More

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qwerty123London
london
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Amazingly friendly hosts who would go out of their way to do anything to help your stay in India. Rooms were clean, well equipped, and all meals were delicious. More

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Roadways
Chennai
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2010
1
person found this review helpful

While I write this review, I am at this place. I am using my Reliance Netconnect to write this. This is overall a good place to stay however I would not recommend this place to anyone. This room is pretty hot and anyone who wants a cool place please do not stay here. This place does not have an A/C,... More

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Vishal Koshy, Owner at Koshys Homestay, responded to this review
28 September 2010

Dear Roadways, regret the inconvenience caused. Sorry to understand that you were incorrectly informed by your agent, regarding our homestay. We are an eco friendly homestay selling genuine homestay experience. The guest staying with Koshys are given clean and comfortable rooms with all necessary amenities. We are trying to sell the real Periyar village experience more than a luxury accommodation... More

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