Where every tour begins
A welcoming stop by the fields
Run with the local community and the Palliyakkal Service Co-operative Bank, the Hub is where you check in, meet your guide, share a meal and pick up fresh produce before heading home.
Restaurant
Kerala meals with Pokkali rice, fish curry and seasonal sides.
Fish & produce
Fresh prawns, fish and agri-aqua products direct from farmers.
Souvenir shop
Local crafts, rice packs and PAADI keepsakes.
Visitor desk
Check-in, audio guide help and local information.
The kitchen
Lunch the way the village eats it
Our cooks are women from Palliyakkal families. The menu follows the season and the catch, so each visit tastes a little different.
- Pokkali rice meals on banana leaf
- Karimeen (pearl spot) fry & prawn roast
- Group and pre-booked meals available
The counter
Take the village home
Buy the same rice you walked through and prawns from that morning's catch. The counter also stocks rice flakes, pickles and handmade crafts from local groups.
Comforts on site
Parking
Tea & snacks
Rest area
Family friendly
“Come hungry, leave with a bag of rice and a story.
Good to know
What are the opening hours?+
Hub timings and meal rates will be published once confirmed. Please enquire before visiting.
Can I visit the Hub without a tour?+
Yes, the restaurant and counter are open to all visitors during opening hours.
Can you host large groups?+
Yes, with advance notice. Share your group size and date and we'll arrange seating and meals.
Plan your visit
Reserve a group meal or ask about Hub services.