Khaya Gaze - Medicinal Plantation Guest House

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful guest house and I can't say enough good things about it. The rooms were not only comfortable but also impeccably clean, making our stay incredibly enjoyable. The spacious sit-out area was a delightful spot to unwind and soak in the natural beauty that surrounded us. What truly sets this place apart is the remarkable plantation of medicinal plants. It was like a garden of healing right outside our door, and we learned so much about the various herbs and plants from Alwin, who is a true expert. The experience was both educational and refreshing. But the cherry on top of this delightful experience was Alwin himself. His hospitality and willingness to assist us in every possible way were truly heartwarming. He went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, whether it was providing local tips or ensuring our needs were met. I can't recommend this guest house enough. It's a hidden gem, a perfect blend of comfort, natural beauty, and exceptional hospitality. If you're looking for a tranquil getaway with a touch of wellness, this place is a must-visit.

a year ago

Amazing place to stay with a beautiful forest view. The place has such good vibes and it feels as if you are on an adventure in a jungle. We got to see so many medicinal plants there that we didn't even know existed. The owner is a true gentleman and made our stay very comfortable. He helped us book tickets for elephant ride, cultural events, get food at odd hours in the night, showed us around the city and recommended good handicrafts shop to buy some authentic crafts. Absolutely loved staying here and would definitely come back again and recommend it to friends and family.

a year ago

Words are not enough for me to write everything about the wonderful people I met through Khaya Gaze (Alvin George and his wife Shiji) but I will try to summarise. Location - this is right in front of the most crucial destination in thekaddy (Elephant Junction) ; also it is very near to Periyar boating entry points where you get the ticket. Also for spices rather than buying in Kochi or somewhere else buy it Thekaddy and trust me Alvin George will help you with that too People- For me Kerala trip means Alvin George and his beautiful family who will always be in my heart and will always be my beloved ones from Kerala in my memories. Alvin and his wife Shiji are the nicest people I met in Kerala and they will help you guide you and will go miles to make you feel that you are not away from your home. Alvin is so knowledgeable person I found such a good friend in him and so glad that our vibes gel around so naturally like brothers. Shiji is is one of the best cooks you will find . My wife is very choosy regarding food but she loved the fish curry and fish fries and I liked my veg kerala dinner. Thank you so much Shiji for the same Trust me if you are sensitive enough you will feel like a family with them which me and my wife felt with them. Whether it was taxi or whether it was stay or whether it was our memories with them 1000 cheers to Alvin and Shiji . Please just go and Alvin will help you out with all your plans and moments in Kerala trip I can write so much more but everything at khaya gaze is about experience and I am so glad I found this hidden gem of stay and people (my friends Alvin and Shiji ) Thank you so much and yes this will always be my stay when I come to Kerala and Thekaddy . ❤️😇🙏🏻

11 months ago

There are several reasons behind making our stay excellent there. Two of those are: 1. Very peaceful location. Well managed property with greenery throughout the area. 2. Most importantly, the caretaker George and his wife are wonderful hosts. They are very friendly and always there to help us with different things, be it jeep safari arrangement or arranging the vegetarian food. On the last day, George and his wife cooked dosa for us which we loved very much. I will definitely recommend anyone visiting to Thekkady to stay at khaya gaze. Hope I will get a chance again to visit to the place.

a year ago

Great location right opposite Elephant Junction. 10 mins drive to Kumily main city. Calm and peaceful among lush greenery. You will be woken up in the morning by chirping birds and cool breeze. Rooms were simple, neat and well maintained. About host: Alwyn and Shiji are great caretakers, always there to answer any questions. They arranged great breakfast each day. Shiji is a great cook and prepared awesome dosa, sambhar and chutney. They will guide you to local sights as well as help arrange jeep safari and other tickets as requested. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely book again and refer to anyone who asks

a year ago

Worth a visit if in the area. Although small, it is much more organized than many museums in India. If you want to learn a bit about Ayurveda, this is a great place to start. The only staff (Ioji?) was extremely friendly and keen to show us around.

4 years ago

I reached this place by night 12 o clock and its full of mist and chill breeze as i was tired of travelling i went to fresh up and was planned about to sleep but then after freshing up in that cold water i planned to sit and enjoy the brezze and also i did and while am gng to sleep the time was damn 3AM lol. Morning after i woke i had a very good katan chai and took a walk around the property its completely full of ayurvedic herbs and plants and the smell itself will make you refresh and i would its a perfect getaway or a stress relief place for anyone ! To mention they do really made a good care and friendly people !

a year ago

Great place for to chill for a few days while visiting thekaddy in a budget friendly fashion. The caretakers family were so good and accommodating - it felt like we became a small family. All our needs were well taken care of.

a year ago