SERVICE
& FACILITIES
SPA & AYURVEDA
Nestled in the mangrove woods surrounding the Vembanad Lake
in Kumarakom, the Lake Resort offers you a getaway of a lifetime.
Go on, indulge yourself. Be it in the grandeur of the pool overlooking
the lake or even the exotic Thamarappam (soft rice and toddy
bread) and Prawn Mappas (succulent shrimp in coconut milk) of
our Chef. The serene luxury of the amenities or the friendly
warmth of our service. Revive your spirits, recharge your body
and prepare yourself to come back, time and time again.
Water Sports
Banana boat rides, Kettuvallam
rides.
(One single bedroom Kettuvallam, a 20 seater "Kettuvallam"
restaurant, One 14 seater cruiser (for sight seeing), speed
boats etc)
>> A chauffeured canoe to go fishing.
>> Children's activity room with indoor games.
>>Full-fledged modern gym
>>Pottery
>>Cane Weaving
>>Cycling
>>Video games
>>TT and Billiards
>>Wireless Internet Connectivity (Wi-Fi) is available
across the resort, including all villas, restaurants and conference
hall. The charges are set in two slabs.
POOL
The large, tranquil pool beside the open, shimmering lake is
the perfect place for a relaxing lap or two. Either in the mornings
or in the cool breeze of the evenings. The attached Jacuzzi
is equally inviting; the perfect antidote for tired limbs after
a hectic day of leisure.
In the corporate world, hard work and enthusiasm has its rewards.
An all expenses paid holiday, say, in this idyllic retreat.
Far from the maddening rush, for the performers in the company.
For that perfect mix of business and pleasure.
We must say we are well-equipped: residential conference facilities,
a Board Room that can comfortably accommodate 80 persons.
DINNING &
ENTERTAINMENT
 Ettukettu
- The Specialty Restaurant: Holding court regally is the
Ettukettu. A multi cuisine 115 seater Specialty Restaurant (A/c
and non A/c). It occupies, aptly, a pride of place in the centre
of the complex. And lining one corner of the Ettukettu is the
well appointed bar.
Stroll leisurely down the verdant lawns to this magnificent
traditional structure which formerly housed a noble family.
Park yourself and choose from a choice ranging from Continental,
Chinese, Muglai, North Indian or Traditional Kerala cooking.
Of course, we proudly recommend you choose the latter.
And rest assured, Kerala cooking is not as hot as its counterparts
from neighboring states. Kerala curries usually have very little
chilies and is mostly flavored with ginger, cardamom, garlic,
cinnamon etc.
At the Ettukettu Restaurant, stress is on ethnic Kerala cooking.
Speciality served here include Syrian Christian Duck Roast,
Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichuthu, Karimeen Mappas, soft spongy
rice bread called Appams, Thamarappam speciality, Iddiappams
(string hoppers).
Try out "Karimeen Pollichatu" the banana leaf-wrapped
Pearl Spot Fish lavishly marinated in speciall spice mix and
grilled. Kerala style curries, be it of vegetable, meat or fish,
are usually generously creamed with coconut milk and often spiked
with tamarind, raw mangoes or jaggery. The first choice for
breakfast dish is the "Puttu" (rice flour dough layered
with grated coconut and steamed in hollow bamboo cylinders)
eaten with spicy curry made of chickpeas. Once a week, the restaurant
has a cook-out where one special item is cooked right in front
of the guests.
Coffee shop: Anytime you feel like a nibble, make
thee to the coffee shop. Hot packoras, samosas, dosas and
hot steaming coffee. Your favourite soft drink or a variety
of ice-creams.
Outdoor Barbecue: How about a barbecue. In a golden sunset.
Under starry skies. Under swaying palms on a moonlit night.
Right beside the pool to the side of the Arts Centre (where
the cultural performances are staged). Enjoy tasty Kebabs
while you watch Gods take centre stage. Or the performance
of a live band.
CONFERENCE
If you are feeling magnanimous and your team has a reward
due for their hard work and efforts, welcome all, to the Kumarakom
Lake Resort. Where business and pleasure mix like, shall we
say, coconut water and vodka (Ever tried it?). It promises
to be a rewarding retreat from the hustle and bustle. The
tensions and deadlines. A real hideaway. Kumarakom Lake Resort
has a well-equipped conference hall for all serious work.
Separate from the cottages, close to the Nallukettu Restaurant.
The room can comfortably accommodate 110 persons. Facilities
include sound systems, overhead & multimedia projectors.
The resort is ideal for corporate conferences. We have
a well equipped residential conference facilities and a Board
Room. After work, its time to play. Saunter down to the well-equipped
gym for a solid workout.
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Kumarakom Lake Resort
 OVERVIEW
The Kumarakom Lake Resort Kumarakom is a delicate jewel box.
You can either pick Kettuvallam (rice-boat) cruises and water
sports. Ayurveda, meditation and Yoga to de-stress your body
and calm your mind. Scrumptious traditional cooking. Or go ahead
and enjoy all that and more.
A heritage resort straight out of a picture postcard. A memorable
holiday in the heart of Kerala's own lake country, Kumarakom.
You have a choice of 52 double-bedded centrally air-conditioned
traditional cottages doting the 10 acres of greenery. Serving
250 guests per day. Each ethnic cottage overlook silvery canals,
punctuated with translucent lotuses, slicing the front yard.
Or the mesmerizing Vembanad itself. Each cottage, painstakingly
restored and relocated from ‘Illums' (homesteads of yore),
immerse you in the splendor and grandeur of Kerala's magnificent
history.
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.
ROOMS & COTTAGES
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.
SPA
Ayurveda
is an intricate system of healing that originated in India thousands
of years ago. We can find historical evidence of Ayurveda in
the ancient books of wisdom known as Vedas. Ayurveda is made
up of two Sanskrit words. Ayur - which means
life and veda- which means
the knowledge of. To know about life is Ayurveda.
Ayurveda may come from ancient texts, but these timeless principles
are just as applicable today as they were thousands of years
ago.
The Ayurvedic approach to life involves listening to and addressing
the unique needs of your body, recognizing and balancing your
mental and emotional states and deepening your connection with
your spirit, your essential self.
Ayurmana
Ayurmana is the exclusive Ayurveda centre where genuine age-old
traditions and treatments are practiced by highly qualified
and reputed physicians. A self-contained wing that caters to
your total rejuvenation and therapy needs, in the ambience of
an authentic, age-old Tharavad.
Dharma's specialised treatment
procedures
Andaja kizhi - Eggs [54nos:] and powders of medicinal herbs
are prepared and tied in cotton bags and gently heated in medicated
oil. This is then applied over the body in rhythmic massage
and is done continuously for 45mts to Ihr. It's very effective
in muscle wasting paralysis & rheumatic complaints.
Karpasa kizhi - Boluses
prepared with the seed of karpasam and coconut is applied
to the whole body after warming in hot medicated oil. This
treatment lasts for 40 mts to one hour. Effective in arthritis,
spinal disorders, muscle wasting etc.
Kanakizhi – Pure
cleaned kanam is tied in cotton bags & gently heated in
medicated oil. This is applied over the whole body or locally
with rhythmic massage & continued for 35 mts to 50 mts.
This treatment is useful for numbness, pain, etc.
Avagaham – Body is anointed with medicated
oil and plunge bath given in a tub filled with either the decoction
of vatahara leaves or milk or medicated oils.
Patra podala swedam - Leaves & powders
of medicinal herbs are fried in medicated oil and applied over
the body in rhythmic massage. Useful in arthritis, spondylitis,
inflammatory conditions etc.
Pizhichil – It's a highly rejuvenative
treatment useful in nervous break down and as a treatment for
paralytic, rheumatic, diabetic patients etc and as a rejuvenative
course.
Njavarakizhi - Massage combined with the application
of extracts of a glutinous rice (Njavarai) or broken wheat and
milk. Used in muscle wasting and weakness of body.
Dhara - A steady stream of decoctions or oil
is allowed to flow on the forehead. This treatment is especially
useful for mental disorders, neurasthenia and for toning up
debilitated persons.
Pichu
- Sponging the body with cotton sponges dipped in medicated
oils. Useful for paralysis, rheumatism, nervous breakdown etc
AYURVEDA
* Kayachikitsa (General Medicine) –It describes
ailments of adults not treated by other branches of Ayurveda.
Hence known as general medicine.
* Balachikitsa (Paediatrics) -This branch deals with
the prenatal and postnatal baby care as well as the care of
a woman before and during pregnancy. It also elaborates various
diseases of children and their treatments.
* Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry) -The study of mental
diseases and their treatments. Treatment methods include not
only medicines and diet but also yogic methods for improving
psychic power.
* Salakya Chikitsa (ENT and Cephalic Diseases) -This
branch deals with the diseases of ear, nose, throat and head
and their treatments including special techniques for curing
these diseases.
* Salya Chikitsa (Surgery) -Maharishi 'Sushrutha'
is the first surgeon who is also the author of Salya Chikitsa,
the foremost speciality of Ayurveda. He describes various
surgical operations using different surgical instruments and
devices. .
* Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) -This branch,
which is unique to Ayurveda, deals with prevention of diseases
and promotion of a long and healthy life. It also advises
how to increase our health, intellect and beauty.
* Vajeekarana (Aphrodisiac treatment) -This branch
deals with the means of increasing sexual vitality and efficiency.
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.
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