Tabernacle Homestay,situated on the banks of the Thodupzha perennial river is a Government approved Diamond Classified Home, a sanctuary in which to unwind, in the midst of natural beauty. Tabernacle Homestay is located in Thodupuzha, Idukki, at the crossroads to Periyar, Munnar and the Backwaters, in Kerala, South India. It is about 60 kms from Cochin International Airport and Ernakulam Railway Station and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by road from Cochin (Kochi). Idukki is well connected to major cities of Kerala and India by rail, air and road.

Tabernacle Homestay offers two bedrooms facing the river with attached bathrooms and dressing area. We provide you a unique experience that is focused around you. Service is warm, gracious and genuine. We make you feel at home - Comfortable stay, traditional Kerala cuisine and continental cuisine cooked and served by the hostess, and all of the creature comforts that would make your holiday at Tabernacle a fond memory to cherish for a long time to come.

The advantage of staying at Tabernacle Homestay is that you can interact with us, understand the local culture, language, activities and customs.

You can also choose to explore the area – nature walks give you a splendid view of the scenic surroundings and mountain hikes make you feel on top of the world.

What can be better than indulging in an unadulterated rejuvenating experience in a traditional home on the banks of a perennial river in Central Kerala. Nothing pretentious, sharing light moments, exchanging views and learning a new language, culture and ideas. Understanding how similar we are yet different, building friendship and memories that will last a life time.

. The possibilities are endless, but for one, make this trip special by stepping out of the glass dome and experience the true warmth of the house

We, Dr. Thomas Joseph and Mrs. Ruby Thomas Edayady, invite you to Tabernacle Homestay, to experience this idyllic destination in God’s Own Country – Kerala, South India.

 Facilities & Services

Facilities:

• One Double Ensuite Room
• One Twin Ensuite Room
• Internet 
• WiFi
• Cable TV 
• 24 hours hot and cold water
• Treadmill facilities
• Laundry 
• Doctor on call 
• Cooking classes
• Car Parking

Services available on request:

• Ayurvedic massage and steam bath
• Country Boat Ride 

Things to Do

Enjoy a leisurely and laid-back holiday at Tabernacle Homestay. The things to do while at Tabernacle include:

• A drive through the natural of scenic beauty Thodupuzha country roads by the canal
• Enjoy the pineapple farm and pineapple processing
• Fishing
• Trekking
• A visit to the Malankara rubber plantations to see the rubber tapping and the processing of rubber
• Cooking Class
• Shopping
• Market Visit
• 1day picnic to Vagamon , Kuttikanam, Peerumade covering all plantations and natural scenic view enjoying the drive all the way .
• Enjoy Tea Estate and tea processing.
• A day trip to Idukki dam, Kulamav dam and boating.
• Malankara Artificial Reservoir
• Visit to Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
• Bird Watching from Tabernacle
• Hospital Visit
• Farm School Visit
• Forest Jeep Safari
• Ayur veda Research
• River Trekking
• Processing Ayur vedic Medicine
• Visit to Ayur vedic medicinal plants nursery