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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 ....
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.
