Jaadooghar Annapara Homestay, Sustainably Luxurious

If you're someone who is longing for a digital detox Annapara should be your pick. This beautiful abode is a perfect example of sustainable tourism in every sense. They got the most beautiful natural swimming pool in a dreamy location. The water coming from the natural forest spring is collected in the pool and you get to swim in fresh water like you get to do it in a natural steam.. There are two types of rooms the heritage room and family suite (ideal for big families) and we stayed in the heritage room which is an old labour quarter built in early 1950's. 100% authentic Kerala cuisine is served here that too freshly cooked delicious meals. The caretakers Shibu chettan and Praveen chettan is always available at your service. They'll take you around for short-long walks where you get to see wildlife roaming freely. They know the place, geography and animal movement so well. The most interesting point is Annapara did not take an electricity connection yet. So if you're a tech freak be prepared for some days without power. They do provide generator facility from 6 pm 6 am with single charging point in the room. :D Annapara is pet friendly and we travelled with our 2 dogs and both of them had a gala time exploring the greenery around. Also, they provided cooked food for Bruce and Tintin (Please be responsible that your pets are well behaved and make sure they do not destroy or spoil the property). The cherry on top about our stay was various wildlife spotting including elephants just in front of the property. Overall Annapara is a perfect option for those who want a complete detox from the hush city life and likes to experience a close to local life. Our recommendations: Star gazing at night, Nature walks, Spend max time at Swimming pool and the Gazebo (best network coverage for phones ;)), local cuisine, wildlife spotting.