Thapovan can be translated in Malayalam as “the place where rishis meditate” and the Thapovan Heritage Home lives up to its name in more ways than one. Situated at a stone's throw from the pristine Nellikunnu Beach, Thapovan offers spectacular sight of the majestic and sparkling Arabian sea. Thapovan set amidst magnificent coconut palms, presents a picture of breathtaking natural beauty. Visits to the local villages, markets, art galleries and festivals unfold the aesthetic and aristocratic Kerala culture. For those who are curious about the Indian classical arts, the heritage home offers house concerts and lecture demonstrations of music and dance as well as visits to concerts at Trivandrum.For a deeper understanding of Indian Classical arts we are conducting house concerts and lecture demonstrations of music and dance as well as visits to concerts in Trivandrum

OTHER FACIILITIES: The exotic Kerala cuisine awaits discovery at our kitchen. Continental, Chinese and western preparations are also served. The personalized ayurvedic treatments prescribed by veteran doctors are aimed at instilling a deep sense of reinvigoration and well being .The trained therapists reenergize the body by relieving physical tensions and inducing relaxation. A visit to Thapovan is a holistic experience.

ROOM AMINITIES: We have got 32 rooms of traditional and ethnic architecture, 13 of them situated in a beautiful garden and 19 built on a cliff overlooking Nellikunnu Beach.The rooms are well maintained, tastefully designed and placed strategically to assure better view of the surrounding beauty.

HOW TO REACH: Thapovan is 18 kms from Trivandrum International Airport, which is well connected from airports in India and abroad.