Sundara Mahal is an exclusive getaway, situated at Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala - India. Set in acres of a Progeny Orchard and Garden this private, century old heritage bungalow, steeped in history and nestled in the woods, now extends the lifestyle and hospitality as a Kerala Govt approved home stay. Watch as the fog lifts around the plantation, notice the different shades of green that surround the house, bird watch or get lost in a book. Quiet and serene, it is the ideal location for family or friends to unwind and relax. Situated on the national highway, it is easy to locate and close to town with most waterfalls, dams, temples, hiking trails and hills a short drive away. Spacious rooms, modern amenities, home cooked vegetarian/Jain food, hosts –humans, feline and canine- look forward to meeting and spending time with you. Facilities include large car parks, indoor board games, shuttle badminton, football, air rifles for target shooting, dartboard, big screen TV with DTH, internet, workstation with music and video collection & library.

Prabha is currently a Post Graduate student of Counselling and Family Therapy at IGNOU. Besides she is the Home maker, Mother, Manager of the Farm, Accountant, PR Chief, The Chef, a person who is the living embodiment of a Workaholic with positive OCD. Her genuine interest in people reflects when we have families as repeat guests every year. Murali alias AV Narayanaswami. Orphaned at a young age, got lost in the forest of life. After attaining the age of Majority legally, purchased Sundara Mahal and adjacent Lands from other legal heirs and decided to settle here. Actively ran businesses, Invested well, acted as a retained consultant for UNDP, Kerala State IT Mission, developed Asia’s Largest Agribusiness Database, Designed and built the Database to protect the IPR of Traditional Knowledge in Kerala, Organised farmers to be aware of the opportunities arising out of Globalised Trade regime, appeared on TV channels, enjoyed public speaking and writing articles and essays. He has come to realize that it is extremely complicated to keep life simple. Welcome! We eagerly await your Story..

Guests can enjoy the myriad attractions of Wayand. Trekking at Chembra peak or Brahmagiri hills, speed boating at Banasura Dam, picnics at Meenmutty, Soochipara or Kanthanpara water falls, rafting at Kuruva islands, or examine the New Stone Age pictorial scripts at Eddakkal and savour the wildlife at Tholpetty and Muthanga wildlife sanctuaries. You may also enjoy interactions with the owners on lifestyle, history, culture, cuisine, plantations and crafts in the area.