Cranganor History Café & Riverside Château" is a labour of love - born from a deep affection for this land and its layered past. Led by a woman and proudly run by a majority-woman crew, the warmth, care, and attention to detail create a truly welcoming space. For Rasmi and Vineeth, along with their daughters Tanvi and Tia, the move to Kerala in 2017 was the culmination of a long-cherished dream. Their backgrounds – MBA's from IIM Bangalore and XLRI Jamshedpur, with over three decades of corporate experience – provide a unique lens through which they curate an experience that is both refined and deeply personal.

Rasmi's connection to the region blossomed in 2011 through her work revitalising Kerala's handloom heritage in Chendamangalam, a village across the river, echoing with the threads of tradition. For Vineeth, this land is home, a landscape etched in childhood memories of sun-drenched summers, the gentle flow of rivers, and the quiet grace of temples. He recalls tales of Vanchinaad, the ancient Chera capital, and the legendary port of Muziris, a gateway to the world two millennia ago.

Cranganor stands proudly in this historically rich area, where archaeologists continue to unveil the secrets of ancient India's global connections. By the 1st century BC, this land was a vibrant trade hub, welcoming Chinese, Arab, Jewish, Greek, and Roman merchants. More recently, the Portuguese, Dutch, and British left their indelible marks on the tapestry of Travancore, Kochi, Calicut, and Mysore. It is where the world came to trade.

The location carries the weight of history, once home to Shangoonny Menon, the esteemed Diwan Peshkar of Travancore and author of "The History of Travancore." Here, overlooking the tranquil, uninhabited island of Dharma Thuruth and nestled within the vast Muziris Heritage Project, Cranganor is more than a destination – it's an invitation to connect with a legacy that continues to unfold.