No. 01
Laterite Cottage
Embrace the Earth’s Natural Comfort
Cut from Kerala’s own red laterite, cool inside and warm to the eye.
Ramakkalmedu · Idukki · Kerala
A sanctuary in the hills
A heritage eco village of laterite, mud, stone and bamboo spread across twenty quiet acres. Not just a stay — a soulful return to a simpler time.
Welcome to Salaams Raama
Where the elegance of the past meets the comforts of the present
Nestled in the serene hillscape of Ramakkalmedu, Salaams Raama is more than just a destination for leisure — it’s a soulful return to a simpler time. Our heritage eco village invites you to experience the timeless charm of Kerala’s countryside, where tradition and tranquillity go hand in hand.
Thoughtfully designed to blend with nature, Salaams Raama offers not just a stay but an immersion into stillness, sustainability and serenity — an experience that stays with you for a lifetime.
- 20+
- acres of hillside
- 4
- earthen stays
- 3
- village experiences
Our Rooms
Four ways to sleep close to the earth
Each cottage is built from a different natural material — and each has its own character, its own coolness, its own quiet. Rates from ₹3,500 a night.
No. 02
Stone Hut Cottage
Naturally Cool, Comfortably Traditional
Thick stone walls that hold the cool of the hills through the warmest afternoon.
No. 03
Mud House Cottage
Serenity.. that you deserve
Earth-plastered walls that breathe, soften sound and settle the mind.
No. 04
Tent House
A Touch of Simplicity and Tradition
Sleep a canvas-width away from the forest, the stars and the morning birdsong.
Built from the land
Every wall here grew from these hills
Laterite
Kerala’s red stone — porous, cool and warm-toned, quarried from the earth beneath our feet.
Mud
Hand-plastered earth walls that breathe with the seasons and hush the world outside.
Stone
Thick, hand-laid granite that holds the morning cool long into the afternoon.
Bamboo
Fast-growing and endlessly giving — for shelters, shade and craft.
Village Experiences
Slow days, simple wonders
Around the village
Quiet paths, still water & evening lights
Here, life slows down. The hills whisper, the air calms, and the earth feels closer.
A day at Raama
Let the hills set the pace
Dawn
Wake to mist drifting over the valley and birdsong in the trees.
Morning
A slow Kerala breakfast, then a wander to the cave and the quiet grove.
Afternoon
A walk to the natural cave, or a long nap behind cool earthen walls.
Night
A traditional dinner, the wind across the hills, and a sky full of stars.
Reservations open