13 Kms. from Kottayam lies the sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake. Kumarakom offers exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is one of the most important attractions of the place. Cruising along the Vembanad Lake one can get glimpses of the numerous migratory birds like the egret, darter, heron and teal.
Kerala is also known for its uniquely-built, beautiful, traditional houses. Here is our resort, near the bank of the river.
House Boats
The name river brings you the very thought of boating. Especially a boat with privacy for a family. Our houseboats provide exclusively for a single or two families. They also offer food and leisurely times spent in the boat sailing at lake with the feeling and privacy of house as well as enjoying the natural beauty.
• More than 120 years old traditional Kerala house
• Located near the river bank having ample land with small rivers and Natural beauty
• Located just opposite of Govt. Boat Jetty, can have boating from our place itself.
• Fishing rods and other facilities can be arranged
• Vegetarian and Non vegetarian food can be served on order
• Body massage can be arranged on prior request.
• Ample car parking space.
• Self-cooking with all the latest kitchen facility for tourists
Kumarakom is a centre for houseboat cruises. Traditionally, the houseboats was called Kettuvallam, which means a boat made by trying together pieces of wood. Unbelievable as it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a Kettuvallam. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nuts shells.
It contains well furnished & bath attached bed rooms, sun bath-deck, lounge cum dining room and a hygienic kitchen. In the royal kitchen, we prepare delicious Kerala food. Two boats-men and an expert cook will retinue your trip , for making your trip more comfortable, we have provided modern facilities like electric lights, fans, European style bathroom and showers etc in the boat. When this palace glide along the vast green expanse of back waters you can experience the most exciting spectacle of the world. The rice fields, villages, lush green shores amaze your sense of beauty. In the nights, the cool, calm and breezy atmosphere makes your moment unforgettable.
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