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The Kumarakom Lake Resort, with its world
of backwaters, mangrove forests, thatched houseboats, luxuriant
paddy fields, exotic birds, Chinese fishing nets and coconut
groves, looks like a postcard from the God's Own country.
Location
Overlooking the intricate and captivating waterways and canals
generously provided by nature in form of lagoons, Kumarakom
Lake Resort is quaintly located by the Vembanad Lake. It is
72 kilometers away from the International Airport at Kochi
and about 15 kilometers from the nearest railway station.
Character and Style
It won't be an exaggeration to call Kumarakom Lake Resort
an architectural archive. It adorns the 'Tachu Shastra' style
of carpentry that comes from the ancient Kerala traditions.
The 25-acre expanse of dauntless green beauty and silvery
back waters punctuated by scintillating lotus flowers, that's
what welcomes you to the 50 odd villas of this 4-star resort.
It has two presidential suites that define luxury merged with
traditions. Then there are Meandering Pool Villas that open
into curiously styled meandering 250 m pool. Similarly there
are Garden View Villas and Lake View Villas to make you completely
indulge in the scenic Kerala beauty.
Facilities
A stay at this resort is complete indulgence. It boasts of
state-of-the art facilities and modern amenities like fully
air-conditioned accommodations with great view, in-room coffee/
tea making facility, gymnasium, car rental, shopping arcade
featuring, boutiques and shops, travel desk, 24-hour room
service, indoor games room and much more.
The large, tranquil pool opens into the shimmering lake.
It is the perfect nook for relaxing. The attached Jacuzzi
is equally inviting. The resort also has a well-equipped conference
hall that can accommodate 80 persons. It has state-of-the-art
sound systems and overhead & multimedia projectors. The
hotel also provides efficient secretarial staff.
Activities
Kumarakom Lake Resort is one place where you can savor the
contemporary in the lap of traditions. The hotel organizes
mesmerizing Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Koothu performances
by the poolside. However, if you want to be closer to nature,
you can spend a day at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to view the
exotic migratory birds or have a lake side excursion, lazily
fishing the whole day. For the more adventurous people there
are 'Kettuvallam' or banana boat rides and a few other water
sports.
Most striking attraction of Kerala, besides its greenery
and traditional unperturbed appeal is Ayurveda. The Kumarakom
Lake Resort features 200-year-old nallukettu (the four-sided
mansion), Ayurmana, that provides ayurvedic care and yoga
sessions.
Drinks and Dining
The simplistic yet opulent Ettukettu (eight sided mansion)
restaurant serves the best gourmet delights from the Native,
Indian Continental and Chineses palates. You can enjoy Syrian
Christian Duck Roast, Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichuthu, Karimeen
Mappas, soft spongy rice bread called Appams, Thamarappam,
Iddiappams (string hoppers) and many more exquisite delights
here.
Vembanad, the seafood bar is set amidst the scenic Kerala
backwaters. Then there is Thattu Kada, the traditional teashop.
Its ambience is asserted by boiling vessel that exudes steam,
the cluster of bananas hung by coir ropes, the aroma air filled
with invitation of the freshly fried snacks and a cozy atmosphere.
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