Facilities

Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.

Comfortable rooms, a refreshing pool, homemade food and Poovar backwater boating—thoughtfully arranged from our tropical homestay.

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Your stay

Practical comfort, delivered with a lighter footprint.

Whispering Kera combines the essentials of a relaxed stay with a genuine effort to reduce environmental impact—from solar hot water and filtered drinking water to homegrown produce and careful waste management.

01Stay

Spacious double rooms

Private bathrooms, terraces, air conditioning and fans, with simpler rooms available for smaller budgets.

02Relax

Pool and garden

A refreshing swimming pool, reading lounge and outdoor yoga space beneath mature coconut and fruit trees.

03Eat

Homemade cuisine

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian Kerala cooking, with produce grown in the homestay garden whenever possible.

04Connect

Wi-Fi and parking

Complimentary Wi-Fi, secure surroundings and free on-site parking throughout your stay.

05Restore

Ayurveda and yoga

Ayurvedic massages and guided outdoor yoga sessions can be arranged on request.

06Travel

Airport shuttle and local cabs

Pre-booked airport or railway pickup, local cab hire, beach transfers and private sightseeing vehicles can be arranged, subject to availability.

07Explore

Private tours

Poovar outings and full-day Kanyakumari or Trivandrum sightseeing can be organised from the homestay.

Boat travelling through the palm-lined Poovar backwaters in Kerala
Poovar Backwaters · Photo: DrGSINGH · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Poovar backwater boating

Two quiet hours through Kerala's waterside world.

Let coconut palms, mangroves and gentle waterways set the pace on a Poovar backwater boating experience arranged through Whispering Kera. It is an easy addition to a homestay booking, a family day out or a Spring Kerala sightseeing plan.

Approximately 2 hoursStarting from ₹1,600
  • Advance booking support with a local boating partner
  • Route and meeting details confirmed before departure
  • Suitable for couples, families and small groups
Enquire about boating Starting rate is indicative and subject to boat type, route, guest count, season, weather and availability. The final price and departure details are confirmed before booking.

Before you book

Poovar boating questions.

How much does Poovar backwater boating cost?

A two-hour Poovar backwater boating experience starts from ₹1,600. The final rate is confirmed before booking and can vary with the boat, route, guest count, season and availability.

How long is the boating experience?

The featured experience is approximately two hours, allowing time to enjoy Poovar's palm-lined waterways, mangroves and estuary landscape at a relaxed pace.

Can Whispering Kera arrange the booking?

Yes. Guests and other travellers can send their preferred date, time and group size on WhatsApp. The team will check availability with the local boating partner and confirm the pickup details and final price.

Green tropical garden and swimming pool at Whispering Kera

Our ecological choices

Small decisions, made every day.

  • Renewable energy and solar thermal panels for hot water
  • Rainwater recovery and water-saving choices
  • Locally sourced food and an organic garden
  • Reduced single-dose and single-use products
  • Waste separation and extensive recycling practices

Comfort, thoughtfully considered

Settle in and let Kerala slow you down.