India
Hotel.org
--» Kumarakom
Hotels
Kumarakom Hotels
Coconut Lagoon
Rated
as one of the top 15 beautiful spots in the world by the National Geographic,
the coconut lagoon resort is hidden amongst the palm trees on the eastern shores
of Lake Vembanad in Kerala.
The resort can only be reached by Boat- a ferry leaves from one of the several
mainland embarkation points at scheduled times throughout the day- and its
accommodation consists of individual cottages called tharawads, the traditional
wooden houses of Kerala.
Though some of these cottage are of recent vintage, many are well over a century
old and a few actually date back to the early 1700s. We also suggest that
you take a look at the newly built villas with private plunge pools.
Taj Garden Retreat
Azure
backwaters, swaying palms, and floating houseboats. These are a few of the things
that inspired English Missionary Henry Baker, in the late 19th century, to acquire
land on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Today, it is known as the Taj Garden Retreat,
Kumarakom.
Often referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom, it still maintains the
beauty of its rustic surroundings. The 123-year-old colonial bungalow houses
newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms, charming cottages, and quaint houseboats,
anchored in the private lagoon.
At this idyllic retreat, guests can look forward to practicing the Art of
doing Nothing or keeping themselves busy with a variety of experiences, from
nature to adventure, from culture to cuisine, and from rejuvenation to religion.
