About Hotel A esthetically developed on the shores of the Vembanad Lake,
Kumarakom Lake Resort has been bestowed The Heritage Resort status. The
property has been exquisitely landscaped with numerous canals meandering in
and around the 22 cottages reconstructed over the 10 acres of picturesque
greenery overlooking the stretch of the lake.
Each cottage
pertains to traditional style of the illams (homesteads) and have a legacy.
The cottages have been painstakingly plucked from various villages in Kerala
and transplanted. Guests can explore the backwaters on transformed
kettuvallams (traditional rice boats converted to cozy houseboats) even
spending a whole night on the lake.
Right on the bank of the lake
is the swimming pool with a jacuzzi enclosure - a real magical viewing spot
of the lake and horizon. Ayurmana, the 200 years old nalukettu (four sided
mansion) provides ayurvedic care and yoga sessions. The fabulous ettukettu
(eight sided mansion) restaurant serves some lipsmacking Native, Indian,
Continental and Chinese gourmets. A fully equipped conference hall provides
for corporate holiday meetings. For a feel of the traditional performing
arts there are renderings of Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koothu ....
Address
: Kumarakom Post, Pallichira, Kottayam-686563, Kerala, India
Places
to Visit :Kumarakom is a picturesque clean village that reflects the
true natural beauty of Kerala. It has recently been developed as a tourist
center and has made s distinct place among the tourists. Boat races,
houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are the attractions that make it a
special place to explore. Kumarakom offers a variety of tourist attractions
that include: 1: Bird Sanctuary 2: Kuttnad 3: House Boats
BACKWATER
BACKDROP : Kumarakom Lake Resort- a refreshing backwater experience. The
Splash of the water slapping softly on the resort banks provides a soothing
background score. Take a breathtaking view of the lake during dawn and dusk
and also get a glimpse of the formations of the birds flapping in and out of
the bird sanctuary from any spot on the resort. Relax on the lush green
lawns or recline on the coconut trees to watch the sky and water. Want to go
fishing, hop into either the speed boats or the valloms - traditional small
boats
ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL : A traditional ambience has
been successfully affected at the resort to reproduce typical Kerala
architecture in all the buildings. The interiors abd exteriors have an
abundance of resplendent woodwork from carved lattices to doors and
furnishings. The cottages have been assambled from around forty, age old
houses dismantled from various corners of the state. Inside the cottages are
mural paintings of scenes of Lord Krishna with Gopikas, the Mahabharata and
replicas from various churches and palaces in Kerala.
TANTALIZING
CUISINE : Kerala's Ayurvedic lifestyle has a profound influence on the
food habits and procedures of cooking. Abundant resources for vegetation,
water and paddy suffice the culinary habits of the land. A typical kitchen
serves an array of dishes for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner, accompanied
by some sweet refreshing desserts. Milk and milk products are used in
abundance.
The Ettukettu restaurant is the right place to satiate
your gourmet needs with some native delicacies. It is recommended to taste
some of the delicacious preparations with meat and fish especially, the
delicious Karimeen Pollichathu and the fleshy, spicy Chemmeen (Prawns)
curry.
AYURVEDA Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine was developed by
ancient sages through keen observation of life and functions. This system of
medicine has prevailed for the past 5000 years, visualises the universe as a
constant play of energies an imbalance of which induces disease and
discomfort has always been on prescribing an appropriate life-style blended
to astrological, climatic and geographical conditions.
Ayurmana ,
the ayurvedic health centre at the resort offers various rejuvenation and
healing packages. Consult the house ayurvedic physician to gain immense
relief from obesity, arthritis, blood pressure, diabetes, backache, migrane,
sinusitis, asthma & stress before going in for the various available
ayurvedic packages.
FACILITIES : Kettuvallam ,
the traditional houseboat, to embark on an exotic discovery voyage.
The Conference Hall spacious and well equipped ; work
would never before have been such a pleasure.
The Simming Pool
skirting the Vembanad Lake with a jacuzzi enclosure.
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