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Harvest Fresh Farms
Melagudalur, Near Thekkady, - Kerala

Set in the heart of the serene Cumbum Valley, at Lower Camp, Harvest Fresh Farms Thekkady is a Certified organic farm, flanked by mountains that kiss the clouds with streams gushing down its slopes and lush farmlands.

A charming bullock cart ride takes the visitor to the organic farm that grows organic pomegranates as it chief harvest along with Organic papaya, grapes, mango, passion fruit, sapota, coconut, tender coconut, jackfruit and an apiary that produces the finest honey.

A walk that heals. Harvest Fresh Farms reinforces what the Sages of ancient times have prescribed, that a taking deep breaths while walking through a herbal garden can bring healing & good health. An aesthetically laid out herbal garden with more than 150 herbs planted with care provides guests a rejuvenating experience..

Set in the heart of the serene Cumbum Valley, Harvest Fresh Farms is flanked by mountains that kiss the clouds with streams gushing down its slopes and lush farmlands. A short 15 minute drive down the windward side of Kumily, Thekkady, Kerala, the farm is strategically located at Lower Camp, in communion with pristine nature yet close to small towns and the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. A charming bullock cart ride takes the visitor to the organic farm that grows pomegranates as it chief harvest along with papaya, grapes and an apiary that produces the finest honey. The farm is also home to cows, geese, turkey, flying ducks and a flock of hens. A well laid out vegetable garden and a herbal garden ensures that there is fresh produce at all times in the kitchens. Freshly picked vegetables & fruit find their way into the sumptuous local style dishes prepared by the staff. .

Organic Farming

Composting Yards, where we compost coir pith, organic waste, garden waste and other organic material to make our own compost. From the remnants of waste from our kitchens and other sources we produce bio gas for cooking purposes.

We process cow dung and urine from indigenous breed of cows to derive jeevamritham, panchagavya types of manure, which are then used in the farm. Since Organic standards precisely define the requirements that a farm or product should meet in order to be 'certified organic' we are proud to announce that we have achieved that purpose. We also produce organic manure from a concoction of cow dung slurry mixed with groundnut and neem cakes.

Arrive at Harvest Fresh Farms to a refreshing welcome of freshly squeezed juice made from handpicked organic fruit from our own orchard or sweet tender coconut water served in its shell.

At Harvest Fresh Farms all produce is organically grown. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the farm follows the best practices in the industry. Composting Yards, where we compost coir pith, organic waste, garden waste and other organic material to make our own compost Remnants of waste from our kitchens and other sources we produce bio gas for cooking purposes. .

Accommodation

LORD PENNYCUICK, DAY SPRING, FARM VIEW

Set in the heart of the serene Cumbum Valley, Harvest Fresh Farms is flanked by mountains that kiss the clouds with streams gushing down its slopes and lush farmlands. A short 15 minute drive down the windward side of Kumily.

AMENITIES Air Condition 24 hrs hot water Generator back up Rates are inclusive of all meals TV, living room, kitchenette, dining room, fridge, board games, library shelf, magazine, doctor on call, housekeeping,

Activities On the farm

Take a walking tour of the farm with a guide or staff member

Take a tour of the herbal garden & learn about the special plants

Climb atop the Watch Tower 1 and enjoy commanding views of the valley

Trek to the farthest end of the farm to the Watch tower 1 carrying a picnic basket laden with goodies. Spend an hour or two taking in the 360° view of the mountains, the green valley and the cool breezes

Have a meal set for you privately on the top end of the farm, surrounded by pomegranate trees laden with fruit, with only the mountains as witness

Cycle around the valley or even up to Kumily town enjoying the adrenaline rush

Feed the ducks & hens in their pens

Visit the cows in their manger

Spend a lazy afternoon playing the board games available in house

Relax with a book from the farm’s well stocked library

Near the farm

Farmers market at Cumbum – 15 mins - visit Cumbum market between 5:30am and 11 am. Watch farmers bring in their freshly harvested produce and sell them at government regulated prices

Suruli falls – ½ hour – trek up a steep but short climb to the Suruli falls, a stream that passes through 9 kms of herbal forest to cascade gently over rocks.

Valley drive – 45mins – take a drive around the Cumbum valley to see farms growing a variety of produce from vegetables, tomatoes and onions to pomegranates, grapes and mangoes.

Temple visit – There are a few temples in the area that are over a thousand years old and still operational. Some hewn out of rock and other built with carved rocks.

Periyar Tiger Reserve – 20 mins – visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of the best maintained reserve forests in the world. Go on a boat cruise to the calm interiors of the dam catchment area, sight wildlife in their natural habitat, elephant herds, bison, foxes, wild dogs, hornbill and a variety of birds and animals.

 

 

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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile : 9810002772, 9910002772.

Email :- reservations@ashextourism.com

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