Pala, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India

Kottukapally Nazarani Tharawad (Kottukapally Christian Ancestral House) is situated in the heart of Pala (Palai) Town in Kottayam District, yet away from the bustle of the Town, amidst serene sprawling lawns, gardens, greenery and chirping of innumerable species of migratory birds. Pala is about 75 Km. from the Kochi (Cochin) City, m, 35Km. from Kurisumala Vagamon Mountains, 45 Km. from Kumarakom Backwater and 80 Km. from Thekkedy Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary.

Kottukapally Nazarani Tharawad has been built, expanded and restored, in the Kerala, Dutch and Spanish Architectural Styles, by successive generations of the Kottukapally Family over a period of Three Hundred Years. Kottukapally family trace their Christian roots 2000 years back to St. Thomas the Apostle, when the Nampoothiris (Hindu Brahmins) of the Kottakavu Illam of Paravur accepted Christ in A.D.52. The present owners of the Tharawad, John Thomas Kottukapally and Thressi have been involved in variegated businesses, social activities and international trans-denominational Christian ministries.

Rooms: 3 Spacious Double-bedded Rooms with attached Baths (including one A.C Room) furnished with period and antique furniture. :

Visit Tea and Rubber Plantations and Factories, Kurisumala Mountains. Trek through hanging bridge, Rubber Plantations, Rocky Mountains, view Marmala Waterfalls. Visit Weavers, Brass-smiths, Potters, and Shop for Ethnic dresses, gold jewellery and brassware. Drive to Kumarakom, visit Bird Sanctuary, Boat Ride, Rice Boat Cruise. Drive to Thekkedy Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary and watch Wild Life from Boat. Visit millennium old Churches and Palaces. Visit the Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Orphanages that makes Pala the "The Welfare State of India”.