Soukya is an ancient sanskrit word, meaning `well being, happiness, and a harmonious state of the mind, body, and spirit'. Our luxurious villas are located near Kovalam village, Tamil Nadu. A famous surfing spot, just south of Chennai, the villas lie between the Bay of Bengal and the Buckingham canal backwaters. Be close to nature and tranquility, yet accessible to Chennai City, Kovalam and Mahaba
lipuram and Pondicherry. Experience the same luxury as a hotel, yet in a homely environment with your family or friends, while waking up to sounds of tropical birds. Tamil Nadu Is the Only Indian Destination Worth Visiting, according To The New York Times, claiming that Tamil Nadu "has an equally rich and undiscovered history", at par with other popular destinations, and it wins for its "major temple cultural complexes". With a Unesco World Heritage site only 20 mins drive away and 3 of the Top Surf Schools located down the road. Soukya Homestays are very conveniently located, only 1 hour from Chennai International airport, 30 mins from the outskirts of Chennai city (Pallvakkam), 10 mins to Kovalam village and 10 mins to Kovalam Beach, 20 mins to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram Shore Temple and 2 hours down the coast on a wonderfully scenic drive to Pondicherry.
