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About Us at Ananda Holiday Home

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Ananda is the home of Girish Subramanian, a hotelier by profession and also Dr Liji who is an Ayurveda doctor by profession. We always want our guests to feel relaxed and happy with our home-cooked ayurvedic food. Our family is delighted to show you the beauty of Nellarachal village and its surroundings to get to know more about life in our beautiful village surrounded by the Karappuzha River. We are passionate about food and traditional Keralan cooking in a healthy style based on your health conditions. We prepare three meals for you every day, which is included in the price of your stay. The concept of healthy homely food is planned and served first time as a kind of stay in a homestay facility. If you have particular food requirements also be pleased to provide them. The area is situated near the Karappuzha reservoir, you can choose to be as active or as relaxed as you wish, away from the bustle of tourist India. This is a place where you can truly wind down, swinging in the hammocks or floating gently in the swimming pool or you can participate in a yoga session in the morning or can go for a walk in front of the house. Experience ultimate relaxation at a wellness retreat nestled in the heart of nature.

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You are most welcome to experience the warmth of Keralan family life at the home of Girish and Dr Liji, who have extensive experience from leading five-star resorts in Kerala and abroad, including active involvement in responsible tourism. Girish will gladly guide you around Wayanad, showcasing its historical and nearby sightseeing spots. The hospitality and welcoming atmosphere you receive here truly make it one of the best homestays in Wayanad.

Guests can also enjoy authentic homely meal preparations and immerse themselves in the tranquillity of our surroundings. Additionally, guests are invited to visit the local village and schools, where they can interact and offer voluntary services. You'll be welcomed by over 40 different families in the village, joining them in singing and dancing during festivals, fostering a sense of unity beyond national and language barriers.

Our Hosts

Dr. Liji Krishnan, a renowned Ayurvedic scholar, and Girish Subramanian, a seasoned hospitality expert, have successfully merged their extensive expertise to create a unique hospitality venture. Together, they co-manage Ananda Holiday Home, which not only offers premium hospitality services but also integrates comprehensive Ayurvedic treatments. This collaboration leverages Dr. Krishnan’s deep knowledge of ancient Indian life sciences and Girish’s proficiency in hospitality management to provide guests with a holistic experience. Their venture uniquely combines cosy accommodation with wellness practices, setting a benchmark in the industry for blending traditional wellness with modern hospitality.

Girish Subramanian

Girish Subramanian leads GS Hospitality Consulting Services as a seasoned expert in the hospitality training sector. With 14 years of experience, he has honed his skills across multiple domains, including F&B operations, restaurant management, and client servicing. Girish is a Certified NLP Master Business Practitioner and specialises in developing service standards and training programmes that enhance customer focus, awareness, and team spirit. His professional expertise encompasses hospitality training and development, food and beverage operations, and safety training. He has been instrumental in setting up and operating a resort in Wayanad for three years, bringing it from the operational level to the project stage. His ability to manage employee relationships and his proficiency in organisational skills and leadership development are key highlights of his career.

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Dr. Liji Krishnan

Dr.Liji Krishnan is the visionary behind the present-day Ayurveda treatment protocol and training in Ayurmana, Kumarakom Lake Resort. She is a known Ayurvedic scholar involved in various facets of ancient Indian life sciences and scientific wisdoms such as Ayurveda, Yoga Tantra, Vastu, Kalari Vidya, etc. In the course of her career, she has contributed numerous articles on various subjects to many journals and magazines. Born on September 13th, 1981, in Kerala, to K.N. Krishnan and Srimati M. N. Omana, she graduated from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathy Ayurveda Medical College, Nazarathpet, Chennai, in the year 2004. She has gotten valuable training in Ayurveda and other allied subjects from various scholars, such as Ashtavaidyan Vaidyamadhom Ceriya Narayanan Namboothiri, Guru Veerasree Sami Gurukkal, Prof. K.P. Muralidharan, and K.T. Jayakrishnan, to name a few.

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