Eden Garden

Tucked away in Fort Cochin is Eden Garden, a homestay that lives up to its name in every way. Upon entering this 260-year old home, you're welcomed by a large pond, which is filled with vibrant fish and bright, green foliage. A man-made waterfall cascades in the background as birds chirp along, cheerfully.

The home is maintained with a lot of care and love by the Cyprians, who are one of the oldest families in Fort Cochin. The Cyprian's history, here, can be traced back to over 400 years. So, who else could be better suited in giving visitors real insight about the place? Eden Garden has been operating as a successful homestay for the last two years, receiving many repeat clients. This is largely due to the personalised attention given to guests by Mel Cyprian and his wife, Judith. It’s easy to see why their guestbook is overflowing with rave reviews in countless languages. The guests unanimously fall in love with Judith's cooking, particularly her famous Appam. Mel’s Father, Tony is a retired naval officer, and he’s filled with stories about Fort Cochin’s history. He’s a great resource for travellers and can help people experience the best of this small, sleepy region. The homestay has three spacious guest rooms that are bathed in sunlight and offer calming views of their beautiful, fish pond. The home is enveloped by fruit-bearing trees, herbs, spice plants that are a testament to Tony’s green thumb. The greenery within the complex keeps it cool, a welcome respite from Kerala’s sultry climate. The Cyprians are proud of the town’s secular character, and point out that churches, mosques, temples are within walking distance of the homestay.

With a home that’s simply divine, and a history that dates back to over 4 centuries, the Cyprians are more than just your hosts in Fort Cochin. They are true ambassadors of Kerala.

• Yoga sessions, organized on request
• In-house cooking lessons and demonstrations
• Shopping for indigenous arts and crafts
• Watching regional movies
• Sightseeing to Chinese Fishing Nets and beach, which is just 5 minutes away
• Day tour to Vasco De Gama’s burial ground, St. Francis’ Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch cemetery amongst others
• Demonstration on tying a sari
• Ayurvedic massages arranged at reputed, secure and reasonably priced centres

• 3 guest rooms
• Ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and European W/Cs
• TV in communal area
• ACs not available but rarely needed
• Reading material and movie collection for guests
• Laundry service
• House-keeping
• Kitchen with dining hall
• On-call public and private transport
• Short distance from centres of worship, ATMs, shops, playground and pharmacies
• Lunch and dinner on request