The state of Keral is now supporting Homestay , we tried it and it was wonderful. we had such good intoductions to the life and culture of the families. 2 outstanding homestays were

near Kottyam-- GK's River view Home stay email gkshomestay@yahoo. george is the best host and guide, and his wife the best cook. it is in a small village , no cars , just boats and the occasional autorickshaw.

In Kumily-- Mickeys cottage--great friendly family, help with tours, take the spice plantation and tea--it was great info@mickeyscottage.com

an outstanding and well priced lodge in Fort Cochin is the newly updated raintree lodge
raintree@fortcochin.com

Like that kerala homestay in Kerala, in Ernakulam District offers such facilities. They provide pick up and drop facility, offers such a high quality accommodation, also offer learning classes for dance , arts, yoga etc.