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- "A gateway to Indian Medical Heritage." Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom
Hidden among the palm trees on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad, at the mouth of the Kavanar River, Coconut Lagoon Heritage Resort is set on a coconut plantation in the very heart of these fascinating backwaters, and has been designed to give visitors an authentic insight into Kuttanad life. The resort can only be reached by boat. Location : 10 Kms from Kottayam, 78 Kms from CochinAccessibility : Direct ferry from Casino Hotel, Cochin, also travel half - way by road and take the ferry from Taneermukkam jetty or KumarakomFacilities : Ayurvedic massage, yoga and meditation, country boat expeditions, visit to bird sanctuary, 'Rice boat' cruises, fishing, swimming.Cuisine : Ethnic and international (buffet)The Restaurant The restaurant at Coconut Lagoon is renowned as much for its superb Keralan cuisine (vegetarian and non - vegetarian alike) as for its authentic setting and is housed in one of the resort's most impressive tharawads. The Accommodation 14 Heritage Mansions, 28 Heritage Bungalows. Though some of the cottages are of more recent vintage, many are well over a century old and a few actually date back to the early 1700s. The resort can only be reached by boat and its accommodation consists of individual cottages called tharawads, the traditional wooden house of Kerala. Coconut Lagoon's cottages feature ultramodern bathrooms, each located in an inner courtyard boasting its own banana tree. Other Amenities Sunset Cruise : You can watch the sun set from a hammock near your bungalow or, better yet, from the middle of Lake Vembanad, on board Coconut Lagoon's beautifully restored Kettuvallam, expressly for this purpose. The boat floats silently out across the water as flocks of Garganey teals and other migratory and resident birds return to their lakeside roosts in such thick formations they cloud the evening sky. Drinks are served on board, as the sun in its final few moments, slips rapidly below the horizon. as the sun in its final few moments, slips rapidly below the horizon.rapidly below the horizon.Recreation : The cashewshaped pool, slightly elevated to give a commanding view is popular including the honeymoon couples who swim there in the early evening to the sounds of Indian classical music drifting across from the Garden Cafe.Backwater Cruises : A relaxing boat trip through the maze of canals adjacent to Coconut Lagoon is a fascinating experience, and a delightful way to get a closer look at life in the backwaters. One or two hour trips can be arranged in any one of the resort's several motor launches, ask the chef for a packed lunch and lose yourself on the backwaters for a whole day, if you wish.
Bird Sanctuary : On the southern bank of the Kavanar River, immediately opposite Coconut Lagoon, is a small bird sanctuary, where numerous species of birds, several varieties of Herons roost. Serious bird watchers should carry their binoculars at all times A five minute boat ride, followed by a short stroll on the other side, will get you there. A 6.00 a.m. start is best.AYURVEDIC PACKAGE (7 nights/ 8 days) Price: ALL PRICES IN USD PER PERSON BASIS
Above is on bed and breakfast basis. Supplement for dinners (7) = USD 77 per person Our above quotes includes the following services:
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