Mundackal Plantation Homestay

Thettekad Bird Sanctuary (Kothama), India

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India

Accommodation

Mundackal Plantation Homestay

Mundackal Plantation Homestay offers an intimate retreat in rural Kerala, immersed in tropical jungle that’s rich with wildlife.

Wake to the sound of birdsong and explore the landscaped gardens, binoculars in hand. Nearby, there’s also the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, home to a diverse array of bird species and popular amongst twitchers.

Enjoy warm service and even warmer food, with mouthwatering home-cooked dishes served in the hotel dining room. Your hosts, Jose and Daisy, will ensure you have a memorable stay. A great option for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and relaxed travellers looking to escape India’s cities./p>

What we love

A rustic but homely plantation house in rural Kerala
Ideally located to visit Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, home to a diverse array of bird species
The home-cooked food is a real highlight - tuck into Keralan favourites made by host Daisy
There are just five rooms, keeping service intimate and personalised
Explore local villages, churches, and plantations to get under the skin of Kerala’s culture

It’s a sociable property so best suited to travellers who are open to sharing meals and conversations with the other guests

You’ll be remote but don’t worry, there’s still WiFi at the property

There aren’t many restaurants nearby but the food at the hotel is sure to keep you satisfied

Mundakal can offer a room that sleeps up to three. In our option this property is better suited to older children.

Mundackal Plantation Homestay is perched on a hilltop on the verdant 100-acre Mundackal Estate in Kothamangalam, Kerala. It’s just over an hour to reach the airport in Cochin.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

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