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Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kumarakom

The Kumarakom Lake Resort in the heart of the backwaters, is set on 10 acres of lush, green surroundings. The resort has air-conditioned cottages built in the traditional style with private courtyards and open-air baths at the back. In front are the famed backwater canals. Kumarakom Lake Resort Kumarakom- The Essence of Kerala: Come imbibe Kerala in its totality. Stay in cute traditional aristocratic cottages. Get mesmerized when Gods take centre stage at the Ootupura. Enjoy the pristine beauty of the landscape. Savor traditional delicacies. And get rejuvenated by Ayurveda. Yes, Kumarakom Lake Resort is truly and quintessentially Kerala.

Location :
Kumarakom Lake Resort is at Kumarakom in Kottayam District in the State of Kerala, South India. The beauty of any tourist location in Kerala is that it is always just a few miles from the nearest city linking you to all major cities in India and to the world. And Kumarakom too is delightfully tucked away. At the same time it is, equally and easily accessible. Take wing to Kumarakom: As entry point to India, you can fly to Mumbai (Bombay) or Chennai (Madras). From here, there are daily flights to Kerala where, as entry points, you have a choice of three international airports - Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut) and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). All roads lead to Kumarakom: From the Cochin International Airport it is a 70 Km delightful ride by road to the Muhamma boat Jetty. The resort is a few minutes away across the river. The enchanting boat ride to the resort from here will take less than 20 minutes. A bridge is coming up here which will facilitate even faster access. From the Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately 3 hours ride by road) to the Muhamma boat jetty. From the Calicut International Airport it is 180 Km ride to Muhamma. You can take many rewarding stops en route. The nearest bus terminal, is at Kottayam, 14 Km away from the resort by road. On a railroad trail: From Bombay, Madras or Bangalore, you can take a train to Kerala. The best place to alight is either Cochin or Kottayam (the nearest railhead to the resort, just 16 Km away by road). Kottayam links you to all major cities in Kerala and India with numerous trains plying this route daily. From Cochin, you could also take a south bound train via the Alleppey route ( enjoy picturesque scenery as the route flanks the backwaters and the sea on its way).

Accommodation :
They are straight out of a fairy tale. Cute cottages blending old-world charm with befitting modern amenities. The intricately carved wooden walls and the roof within the cottage are of hand polished wooden panels. The front door is a sight to behold, banded with handcrafted grass locks of brass. All furniture are original antiques. Even the light switches and shades reflect an age when time moved at a leisurely pace. Paintings by renowned artists adorn the walls. They depict scenes from Hindu epics and are in the temple mural style. Each cottage has a private courtyard and a sunken bath set in a small open-air garden. Just imagine bathing under a moonlit sky or in the rain! And that too in complete privacy. The traditional windows have sills where you can comfortably sit and gaze out across the lotus canals slicing the front yard. You have a choice of 52 cottages consisting of Standard Heritage Villas and Superior Heritage Villas.

Standard Heritage Villas : Standard Heritage Villas offers scintillating view of the lotus canal.
Superior Heritage Villas : Superior Heritage Villas offers a panoramic view of the lake in all its glory.

The figure of Gajalakshmi above the portico and the arappadi (cellar door) in the front are enchantingly beautiful. This magnificent door, presented by the King Devanarayanan, has a number of carved images like Parthasarathi on horseback, Lord Krishna frolicking with Gopikas and Gajalakshmi in the lotus-pond. Moreover, there are many images carved in ivory. This grand front door now graces the reception at the Kumarakom Lake Resort.

Facilities :
Indian, Chinese, Continental, South Indian cuisine, Business centre, Conference facility, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Gym, Ayurvedic Hospital, Yoga, Beach games, Indoor games, Doctor on call, Money changer, Safe deposit locker, Travel desk service, Master, VISA accepted.

Access :
100 km from Kochi Airport, 15 km from Kottayam Railway Station, 14 km from Kottayam Bus Stand.

Rooms :
50, Double-44, Deluxe-4, Suites-2 (A/C)

Cuisine :
Multi and Sea food speciality.

Climate :
» Kumarakom, located on the Southern coast of India enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate.
» The local spring season emerges from August and coincides with the harvest festival of Onam.
» The lowest and highest temperatures recorded are 16.10 C and 37.80 C.
» The South West monsoon is from early June to early August. However, slight drizzles persist till early November.
» Average rainfall is 1100 mm per year.
» The peak tourist season is from November to March.

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