LIFE IN NORTH KERALA
Kasaragod district, rich with its culture, boasts many traditional rituals and art forms. The district is a cradle of many civilizations, military, philosophies, socio-cultural customs and religious tolerance. The land is home to many forts, rivers, backwaters and beaches. North Kerala homestay has myriad beautiful experiences to gift its travelers. We, Poothali, take pride in crafting thoughtful, authentic experiences for you, paying exceptional attention to detail so you can enjoy a memorable holiday.
Houseboat experience
Enjoy exclusive houseboat cruise experiences in Valiyaparamba Backwaters and River Tejaswini. Step aboard to an enchanting world of amazing watersides that are sure to pamper your senses and lend warmth to your soul.
Village Experiences
Enjoy the everyday things in a typical village setting - Visit the coconut oil processing unit, watch how toddy is tapped, how people climb the Areca trees. Enjoy a canoe ride in the river and visit the local tea shop.
plantation trails
Walk through Coconut, Arecanut, Rubber and Spices plantations. Enjoy the streams in rainy season and visit the river in summer. Enter into Suranga (tunnel) a unique water management system seen only in this part of the world.
theyyam experience
Theyyam is a famous ritual art form that originated in North Kerala. It brings to life the great stories of North Kerala. Theyyam performances are held in temples and ancestral homes around Poothali from November to May, offering a unique cultural experience for Kerala homestay.
north kerala food experiences
We always prefer to serve traditional cuisine made from the best local fresh produce. Would you like to experience a heritage homestay in Kerala, where every meal feels like a home-cooked delight? Revel in the wonders of Malabar culinary tradition, made with love and by magical hands and served on banana leaves.
Fishermen village experiences
Kerala is blessed with an abundance of seafood. The fishermen here are highly skilled and their life patterns have remained the same since long. Experience the fishermen's life by visiting the nearby coastal village and get familiarized to their lifestyle which has remained the same since long.
Heritage Trails
Neeleshwaram, known as cultural capital of Kasaragod District, is home to the former Nileshwar Kings. Their palaces showcase fine architecture and spectacular woodwork of their times. Come here to experience a walk through the royal heritage.
Bronze Village trails
Kunhimangalam, also called the Bronze Village is 30 kilometres away from Poothali. Visit the place to find how they model the traditional bronze artefacts where skilled craftspersons take pride in their trade.
Temple Trails
Visit North Kerala temples, absolutely serene and showcasing the architecture of the Hindu Heritage. Staying in a traditional Kerala homestay like Poothali, adds a whole new dimension to your temple exploration. Ananthapura Lake temple, Madhur temple, Mallam temple, Madiyan Koolom temple, Thaliyil temple and Mannanpurath Kaavu, these places are abounding in the presence of the divine.
Kayaking
Enjoy a mesmerizing Kayaking experience through the Mangroves in the Kavvayi backwaters. Spot migratory birds as you kayak around the beautiful riverscape. Witness the village life as you pass through the mangroves and interact with your friendly Kayaking Trainer who will familiarize you with the place.
bird watching trails
Trekking Experiences
Tourist places
Check off your travel list a regal authentic Kerala experience, as you head towards North Kerala.
Poothali promises a traditional accommodation with its ancestral,ephemeral, hand made collectibles, expansive paddy field views, authentic Kerala food and much more.
houseboat ride in backwaters
Thonikadavu Plantation Trail
Neeleshwar Beach
Thaliyil Neelakanteshwara Temple
Neeleshwar Palace
Bekal Fort
Mannanpurathu Kaavu Temple
Ranipuram Trekking Base
