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. Because we expressed interest in Indian cooking Ramani gave us brilliant cooking demonstrations and recipes for the delicious food we ate during our stay. There is plenty to do in the area, including bamboo rafting in the Periyar reserve (which Zach booked for us before we arrived), elephant rides and spice plantation visit. If we go back to Kerela we will definitely stay here again!

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

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 the only people staying in the homestay, so had full use of the lounge shared by the rooms. there was also a kitchen area where you could make tea/coffee when you wanted.
Our double room was very comfortable, and a wonderful hot shower in the bathroom!
We had booked to do the 2 day tour, which included, Bamboo Rafting and Jungle Jeep Safari, both were EXCELLENT!
We enjoyed 2 evening meals, cooked by Ramani, the food was delicious! Zach joined us at the meal table, and we had some interesting discussions about many topics.
The walk into the town was about 10 mins. or it was easy to get a tut tut.
We were able to have washing done, which was a real bonus.
We were made to feel very welcome in this homestay and enjoyed our time here.
On leaving , Zach arranged for his driver to take us back to the bus station and ensure we caught the right bus to Kottayam.

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 to find out during our time in Kumily that Koshys was hosting a group of 16 young students from World Challenge. I then discovered that a further 9 members of that group whom I met in Kumily who said they had been booked to stay Koshys, were also now being accommodated elsewhere. It would appear that at least for the during of our original booking (four nights) that accommodation had been offered to a total of 27 people.