The pomelo is a citrus fruit that goes by many names. Common names for the pomelo include: Citrus maxima, Chinese grapefruit, pommelo, boongon, Jeruk Bali, jabong, shaddock, suha, Citrus grandis, and Jeruk Bali.
Although in use for thousands of years and generally useful, oil lamp had its faults. It was not that efficient, it had low light and oil could not be stored for a long time - it would spoil.
Embarking on an adventure holiday is probably the best way to have some fun-filled time and to test one's stamina and endurance levels.
Vanya tree house is a journey back to nature which means at vanya you can see the beauty of nature the love, care and what nature is. At Vanya we love & Respect each and every flora and fauna and they do the same to te people who comes in the lap of Vanya.
At Vanya we purchase cooking materials from the locality of Vanya, the aim behind this is that two things
To define Payarupodi as soap or a powder based soap would be an understatement. It is a mixture of green gram powder and sun dried vetiver. Payarupodi has been traditionally used as a skin cleanser and is renowned for its medicinal properties. It helps the skin to retain its natural oils and prevents those nasty black heads from forming. People with oily skin have vouched for the wonderful softening effect that payarupodi has had on their skin.
This program is conducted to show to our guest how we get electric power inside tree house. In solar plant energy is taken from nature thereby receiving electric power inside the tree house. Nature itself provides the resource for energy.
We have conducted Bird watching program as per the interests of the guests .The program includes walking inside the vanya property which have no proper pathway to walk and silence should be maintained.
Forest edge walking is a program conducted at Vanya Tree House exclusively for our in-house guest. Vanya Tree House is adjacent to Periyar Tiger reserve so we give guest an opportunity to walk through the edge of forest through our property.
There are some of us who just cannot function without our daily dose of caffeine. Some of us are die hard 'addicts' of black coffee or as we call it in Kerala, 'kattankaapi'. Whetehr we like it in big cups or small glass tumblers, balck coffee seems to evoke a sense of brotherhood among those who share the so called 'addicition'.
Meditation is a mode of relaxation to our mind.It is considered to be the best medicine for strengthening the mind of a person. It reduces stress, worries, fear etc and gives relaxation to the mind.
Tapioca is one of the special dish of kerala.Tapioca is locally known as kappa and was once a part of our traditional food in kerala. Kappa was cultivated everywhere in kerala. Nowadays our modern lifestyle has diminished tapioca and is not at all found everywhere.
The panasa or jackfruit as it is more popularly known is largely found in tropical regions. Scientificallly known as 'Artocarpusheterophyllus ', it is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is called 'Kathal' in Bengali.
At Vanya we purchase cooking materials from the locality of Vanya, the aim behind this is that two things
Vanya tree house is a journey back to nature which means at vanya you can see the beauty of nature the love, care and what nature is. At Vanya we love & Respect each and every flora and fauna and they do the same to te people who comes in the lap of Vanya.
To define Payarupodi as soap or a powder based soap would be an understatement. It is a mixture of green gram powder and sun dried vetiver. Payarupodi has been traditionally used as a skin cleanser and is renowned for its medicinal properties. It helps the skin to retain its natural oils and prevents those nasty black heads from forming. People with oily skin have vouched for the wonderful softening effect that payarupodi has had on their skin.
The Methiyadi footwear that is such a rage among youngsters and the elderly today is actually an ancient form of footwear adorned by our sages and holy men. Unlike the rubber and cloth based variants today, the Methiyadi or Khadau chappals as they were referred to in the Vedas, were made of wood. The most commonly used wood in this type of footwear was the wood from the Kanjiram tree. This is because the kanjiram tree is said to have many medicinal benefits.
We all love the crispy and crunchy taste of the pappadam don't we? Yes, the pappadam, a staple side dish in almost any South Indian meal. Not just a south Indian meal, the pappadam has different avatars across India and its varied cuisines. Almost all these various avatars of the pappadam are available at almost any local store.
There was a time when man lived off of the forests for his needs and not his greed. He was content to fill his stomach and get a good night's sleep. Nature rewarded him with all that was necessary to satisfy his needs. As time marched on, he ravaged the earth to quench his greed's thirst. He pillaged and plundered mercilessly. Yet, as with all things in this universe, everything comes around in a full circle. Some at least, have begun to realize that the only way forward is to return to the ways of old.
Vanya Tree House
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