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THE RAMAPURAM HOUSE 100 YEARS OF LEGACY

INSPIRED BY NATURE

The Ramapuram family had its origin in a small town called Pala in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The family lived through great events like the World Wars, played a leadership role in the Indian freedom struggle and established itself in the Plantation, Hospitality, Private Residence , FMCG and Retail industries without compromising on values and patriotism.

FOUNDING FATHER

Thomas E. Ramapuram took over the family business at the tender age of 21. At the age of 25, he bought Sampigacolly Estate in Coorg and became a significant private holder in Coorg, owning around 1500 acres of prime plantations. He and his two brothers expanded their holdings till 1961, when about 1800 acres of plantations were divided among the three. He, with his children, acquired and developed another 1000-acre plantation in Udupi District, Karnataka and started an agro-based Industry in Kerala. More than assets, he gave his children training in the correct values and took the utmost care to see that they grew in righteousness and dignity. The value system that he built into the family has served as its foundation, contributing mightily to its standing in society.

The seven brothers that today form the House of Ramapuram has taken over the legacy that their father Thomas E. Ramapuram left behind with stronger conviction. Making optimal use of the 100 year business background, knowledge acquired from academic and social achievements, coupled with a strong set of values and a spiritual foundation, the group has moved ahead in strength to establish itself in plantations and has diversified into the Hospitality Industry. The seven brothers made full use of the instructions received from their ancestors, knowledge acquired from academic and social achievements to establish themselves in plantations and diversify into various other businesses verticals including Hospitality - Evolve Back Resorts, Real Estate - Earthitects Private Residences and Consumer Products including Fine Coffees, Gourmet Spices and other Food and Home Products.

NATURAL LIVING EXPERIENCES

The assets of the group, the reputation it has earned, and its standing in the society were built over three generations with currently about 1500 acres of plantations. Growing up in a lush plantation lifestyle and always surrounded by nature, our unique vision is inspired by nature’s magnitude, mystery and enchanting beauty.