WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN DEW HOMESTAY - WAYANAD

For a tourist it is a home away from home. Run by an aristocratic family with links to various dynasties of Malabar, the institution assures some of the ever-memorable moments of a traveller’s life.
Being located at the centre of the district on the northern slope of Kurumbalakkotta Hill in Panamaram panchayat, Mountain Dew can be easily accessed from all major towns. The home stay has recognized by the Kerala Tourism Department, a responsible body of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, constituted under the Government of Kerala

Facilities
Transportation to various tourist spots.
Service of efficient guides.
Picking and dropping at airports and railway stations.
Unhindered Telephone and Internet connectivity.
Rooms
There are four fully furnished bedrooms with a panoramic view of the valley, at the upstairs of a traditional plantation villa. The safety of the visitors is assured as the family resides at the ground floor of the house.
Unique services offered
The tourist can relish the taste of indigenous food preparations of Malabar.
Can have a close watch on the farming activities
A refreshing tour through the misty plantation where pepper, cardamom, ginger, vanilla, areca nut, paddy, banana and coconut are grown.
Can learn about the traditions, culture, beliefs and art of Malabar.
Can learn about the rituals and there is a family temple and ancestral home (Tharavadu) near the villa.
Can learn about tribal art, culture and music.
Tourism spots could be visited from the property
Located at the centre of the district all major tourism spots can be easily accessed from Mountain Dew
The Banasura Sagar Dam: Tourists can enjoy the enthralling beauty of the mountains from a boat in the Banasura Sagar reservoir.
The Pallikkunnu Church –a century old church founded by missionaries.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary – One of the largest habitats of Asiatic elephants in India.
Remnants of Jain and Buddhist civilizations.
Edakkal Caves- one of the ancient habitats of cave men of Neolithic age where rock carvings and pictures of Stone Age have been preserved.
Pookkode Lake- A natural lake which has been preserved in tune with the eco-system.
The Wayanad Heritage Museum, Ambalavayal- provides some rare insights into the history and culture of the district.
Chembra Peak- One of the best, among trekking trails and camping spots in Asia.
Begur Wild Life Sanctuary.
Pakshi Pathalam- The steephills and virgin forest ideal adventure tourism. 1800 mtrs above sea level.
Meenmutty Water Falls- 500 mtrs water falls.
Kanthanpara Water Falls- A water fall about 100 feet in height.
Sentinal Rock Water Fall (Soojippara)- A water fall more than 600 feet height, ideal for rock climbing.
Kuruva Island.