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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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