Kattappana · Idukki · Kerala
Stay beside a private waterfall. Or book the whole estate.
Eight private acres of cardamom plantation, a three-tier waterfall and raised timber cabins. Only Urava guests can reach the falls.
9.7
Guest rating out of 10, from 12 reviews on Booking.com
8
Private acres of cardamom plantation
3
Tiers of waterfall, for Urava guests only
24
Guests at most, across three cottages and a villa
Arrive
Not a resort. A private estate.
Urava has three cottages and one villa on eight acres, so there are never more than a few groups here. Book all of it, and the plantation, the pond, the paths and the waterfall are yours alone.
Come with family, friends or for a milestone. Cook in the full kitchen, or have traditional Kerala meals served.
By day
A waterfall you can swim and shower in.
Three tiers drop into clear pools. The falls are open only to guests staying at Urava, never to day visitors.
After dark
Dinner at the foot of a lit waterfall.
The waterfall is lit at night. Set a candlelit table in front of it, or build a fire and grill beside the falls while the mist drifts across.
A guest on Booking.com called the campfire by the waterfall “simply unimaginable”.
Next morning
Wake to birdsong. Coffee on the deck.
The cabins sit among forest and bamboo, each with a deck or balcony for morning coffee. Check-out is any time from 8 am to 11 am, so there is no early rush.
Where you’ll sleep
Three cottages and a villa.
Rates
- Cottage
- ₹10,000
- per night, room only, for 2 adults. Up to 4 adults and 3 children.
- Villa
- ₹17,000
- per night, room only. Up to 12 adults and 6 children.
Taxes and fees of 18% are extra. Rates seen for 18 to 20 December 2026. Prices change by date, so the booking page shows the live rate for your stay.
Guest ratings
9.7 / 10
Exceptional, from 12 guest reviews on Booking.com
- Staff10
- Location10
- Cleanliness9.8
- Facilities9.8
- Value for money9.6
- Comfort9.5
What guests keep mentioning:
- Dinner and campfire by the waterfall
- Showering under the falls
- Fishing in the pond
- Traditional Kerala food
- Birdsong and quiet
- Staff who go out of their way
Everything included
What is on the estate.
In your rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony or patio
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Washing machine
- Handcrafted furniture
- Open corridors
Food
- Breakfast available
- Traditional Kerala meals
- Farm-to-table dining
- Room service
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Candlelit dinner by the waterfall
- Barbecue
On the estate
- Private three-tier waterfall
- Natural pools
- Pond with ornamental and edible fish
- Sun terrace
- Garden and picnic spot
- Outdoor fireplace
- Children's playground
- Plantation walking paths
- Bridge and seating by the falls
Practical
- Free WiFi
- Free private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Pets welcome at no extra charge
- Children of any age
- English and Hindi spoken
- Bengaluru or Chennai by car
- About 9 to 10 hours' drive.
- Overnight bus
- From Bengaluru or Chennai to Kumily (40 minutes away) or to Kattappana (3 km from the property).
- Train
- Nearest stations are Vathalagundu (Tamil Nadu) and Kottayam (Kerala), each about 2 to 2.5 hours' drive. From Chennai there is a direct train to Theni, 1.5 hours away.
- Flight
- Cochin and Madurai airports are each about 3.5 hours' drive.
Plan your trip
A stay for every kind of group.
- The waterfallA private waterfall stay in Kerala
- IdukkiA waterfall farm stay in Idukki
- KattappanaFarm stay in Kattappana
- Near ThekkadyStay near Thekkady, away from the crowds
- Near MunnarStay near Munnar, with a waterfall of your own
- GroupsA group stay in Kerala, with the whole estate to yourselves
- CouplesA honeymoon stay in Idukki
- CelebrationsA private estate for milestone family celebrations
- TeamsA corporate offsite in a private Kerala plantation
- PetsA pet-friendly farm stay in Kerala
- The plantationStay inside a cardamom plantation
- From BengaluruA getaway from Bengaluru to a private waterfall estate
- From ChennaiA getaway from Chennai to a private waterfall estate
Good to know.
Do we get the property to ourselves?
If you book all three cottages and the villa, yes: the whole 8-acre estate is yours. Otherwise you share it only with guests of the other units. The waterfall is open only to Urava guests, never to day visitors.
How many people can stay?
Up to 24 adults across the estate. Each of the three cottages takes up to 4 adults and 3 children, and the villa takes up to 12 adults and 6 children.
How do we get there from Bengaluru or Chennai?
By car it is about 9 to 10 hours from either city. You can also take an overnight bus to Kumily (40 minutes away) or Kattappana (3 km away). The property is 250 metres off the State Highway. See the How to reach page for trains and flights.
Is it suitable for elderly guests?
The villa is elderly-friendly, with easy access. The cottages are on slightly elevated terrain and may not suit elderly guests.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome at no extra charge. Please tell us before you book so we can confirm arrangements.
Can we cook our own food?
Yes. There is a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, fridge and stove. Breakfast, traditional Kerala meals and a private dinner by the waterfall can be arranged.
