a 200 year old home of the erstwhile ‘Patteripurackal family’ is on the banks of river Pampa, at Melpadom, about 6 kms from Mannar/Parumala, in Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, India. During India’s freedom struggle this house was used by the freedom fighters as a ‘hide out’. of India honored (Late) Mr. Mathew, the then head of the House, with the coveted “Thamra Patra” for his active participation in the freedom struggle. The nostalgia … the fond memories of the yester years has prompted the creation of an echo friendly ‘Integrated Farm’ to provide a feel of nature with its virgin beauty … away from the hustles and bushels of the present world …. a calm village atmosphere with the smell of nature and chirping of birds …. a serine feeling …. a rejuvenating experience …. a fest to the eyes, mind and body ….. The Integrated Farm … “a mini zoo” … an abode for a variety of domesticated birds and animals besides a good collection of fruit trees, vegetables, medicinal plants (some them very rare now a days). Enjoy fishing in the Fish Pond, taste the fresh fish caught from pond … taste the organically grown fruits and vegetables. Touch and feel the untinged love of the birds and animals which would certainly be an unforgettable experience. Adventure minded can row a boat in the pond …. experience sitting in the ‘Island Hut’ in the middle of the pond ….. take a nap in a ‘Tree House’ …. The Farm is growing day by day. Experience it … be with nature. Horse ride, cruise in House boat/motor boat through the rivers and back waters, etc., also can be arranged. The other attractions in the vicinity are : Pampa river, Achankovil river, merging point of Pampa and Achankovil rivers, the Holy churches -- Parumala Church (6 kms). Niranam Church (8 kms), Edathua Church (10 kms), Chakkulathkavu Temple (13 kms), Mannarashala Temple ( 9 kms). Vast lush green paddy fields (vast lake during monsoon) is a treat to the eyes. The Farm can be reached by road : Harippad - NH47 (10 kms), Thiruvalla (15 kms). The nearest railway stations : Harippad (10 kms), Tiruvalla ( 16 kms), Chengannoor (17 kms). Airports : Kochi and Truvanathapuram.
