Eco-turismo
RASTA Guesthouse is situated amongst, and directly associated with, RASTA. The Rural Agency for Social and Technological Advancement (RASTA) has been working in Kerala since 1987.
RASTA focuses on marginalized people in our society, like indigenous people, small farmers, women and children, as well as the preservation of our rich and diverse nature. By choosing to stay at RASTA Guesthouse you will be directly contributing to RASTA and the projects they run.
You will have the opportunity to see the benefits of RASTA’s work by visiting a rural tribal community where RASTA has installed solar panels into homes. Potrai anche essere in grado di spendere i pasti con il personale ed i volontari e scoprire il loro lavoro.
Accommodation
RASTA Guesthouse is a standalone building that contains three bedrooms. The rooms are connected by an open foyer and a small, shared lounge area.
As a guest, you will have use of communal areas that are shared by the RASTA staff and volunteers. These include a newly renovated work, study and chill-out room, a yoga & meditation hall and the mess hall where all meals are served. È possibile accedere alle spazi condivisi per tutta la giornata, use the fridge to store your food, and buy snacks from the small store. Free WI-FI is available during the RASTA office hours.
Yoga
Relax and unwind with yoga and meditation classes.Ayurveda
Enjoy traditional Kerala Ayurveda treatments in our dedicated suite.
Dance Performance
Indian dancing by the light of a campfire’s glowing embers!
Wayanad
Search for wild elephants on Safari and visit ancient temples.
Double Room with Ensuite
A cosy double bedroom with a private bathroom. The facilities are homely, pulito ed essenziale. The private bathroom includes a Western toilet, hot running water and a bucket for self washing. The beds can be split into two single beds should you require. Bedding is provided. Towels and tea-making facilities can be added upon request.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Una luminosa camera matrimoniale con bagno in comune. The bathroom includes a Western toilet, hot running water and a bucket for self washing. I letti possono essere divisi in due letti singoli se avete bisogno di. Bedding is provided. Towels and tea-making facilities can be added upon request. Scegli tra il nostro Spring Green o camere arancio sole.
Additional Information
Tourism Packages
As well as offering yoga, ayurveda, cooking classes and Indian dance performances on-site. We can also provide off-site activities:
Village Tour – A guided walk around the rural area. Encompassing the local temple and river. Sarete in grado di vedere terreni agricoli sviluppato da RASTA e gustare tradizionali spuntini a metà mattina.
Visita RASTA Progetti solari – A chance to view remote tribal homes where RASTA have installed solar panels to give people a sustainable source of electricity.
Wider Wayanad – Possiamo anche organizzare per visitare le numerose attrazioni turistiche di Wayanad. Whether you want to visit the 5000 year old Thirunelli Temple, spot wild animals in the national parks or hike the breath-taking Chembra Peak, we can provide the experience.
Location
Devaki’s Kitchen Guesthouse is located on a quiet, rural road. It is a 15 minute walk to the local village, Kambalakkad. It is possible to buy all your necessities in Kambalakkad and there are also ATM machines.
There is plenty of local transportation available that connects us to the surrounding villages, as well as to larger cities.
To get to Devaki’s Kitchen Guesthouse you can take a bus to Kambalakkad and either walk or hire a rickshaw (about 40 INR) to our door. Alternatively you can get a rickshaw from Kalpetta for around 180 INR.