Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom Lake Resort, acclaimed as the finest luxury heritage resort in India, nestles on the serene banks of the Lake Vembanad, the vast stretch of tranquil, emerald green backwaters, in one of India’s popular holiday spots, Kerala.

Sprawling across 25 acres of lush greenery and set in soul-stirring ambience, Kumarakom Lake Resort, the winner of the much acclaimed World Travel Award as India’s Leading Resort for four years, exudes the charm of Kerala’s true heritage while offering a complete range of New Age amenities for a luxuriously comfortable stay.

Luxury-laden rooms, villas and suites; Ayurmana, the Ayurveda Spa; swimming pools galore; health club; multi-cuisine and specialty restaurants; traditional Kerala teashop and countless other attractions in and around the resort offer you the simple luxuries of life, in the grandeur of the royalty of yore.

KERALA
None less than National Geographic Traveler has claimed Kerala as one of the must-see paradises of the world. This narrow strip of land, blessed with abundant greenery, is situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.

With innumerable attractions on hand – serene backwaters, beckoning hill stations, unspoiled beaches, exotic wildlife, colourful festivals, magical Ayurveda, amazing heritage, tantalising cuisine…you name it, Kerala has it.

Kerala has other advantages aplenty as well – hundred percent literacy, world-class healthcare systems, high living standards and quality of life, India’s lowest infant mortality and among India’s highest life expectancy rates. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India’s cleanest state.

Traders and travelers have been sailing to this land of infinite riches from time immemorial, seduced by her charm and abundant natural resources.

For administrative reasons, Kerala is divided into fourteen districts, each boasting its own unique bouquet of tourism products. Kumarakom, and Kumarakom Lake Resort, are in the district of Kottayam.

KUMARAKOM
Kumarakom, an enchanting village set on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is wrapped in a quaint charm all its own. With soothing backwaters, thick mangrove forests, green paddy fields and ripe coconut groves as its accessories.

A mere short boat ride away is the world famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, home to the Cormorants, Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, etc. and migratory birds like the Siberian Storks. Access to Kumarakom is just as easy, being only 72 kilometres away from the Cochin International Airport.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
The rooms, villas and suites at Kumarakom Lake Resort are a perfect blend of Kerala’s traditional architectural charm with luxurious, modern comforts.

Each is a careful reconstruction of manas, the 16th century traditional homesteads of Kerala, with many such manas having been transplanted from their original locations and reassembled painstakingly by hand, plank by plank, tile by tile, to create the luxurious abodes at Kumarakom Lake Resort.

The traditionally styled, luxuriously modern, open-roofed bathrooms set in small, aesthetically designed courtyards are a common feature to the villas and suites.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITES
The Presidential Suite, each in its own royal seclusion, is the final word in traditional architectural charm, luxury and the ultimate in self-indulgence.

With its very own view of the lake, a private pool, a private courtyard and regal interiors that exude the splendours of a prosperous era gone by, set yourself free and relish exotic brilliance.

HERITAGE LAKE VIEW VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL
Designed in Kerala’s traditional homestead style and with a private courtyard and plunge pool with Jacuzzi, these villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort offer a panoramic view of the luminous Vembanad Lake, and the promise of a unique holiday experience.

HERITAGE VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL 
These villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort offer exotic and exclusive indulgences as each plush villa, built in the style of the traditional homestead of Kerala, has its own private courtyard with a private pool and Jacuzzi, ensuring the creation of fabulous memories.

Moreover the villas offer a dazzling view of the exquisitely landscaped gardens and the clear lotus-strewn canals.

MEANDERING POOL VILLAS
Set on the twists and turns of a 250-m long meandering pool, each of the traditionally styled yet luxuriously modern Meandering Pool Villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort has access to the pool from individual and private bathing coves and cosy sit outs.

The traditionally furnished Meandering Pool Duplex Villas merge the past with the present with its luxurious bedroom overlooking the 250-meter long meandering swimming pool. Each duplex villa possesses direct, individual access to the pool from its very own bathing cove and private sit-outs.

LUXURY PAVILION ROOMS
Traditionally styled and luxuriously comfortable, these are an exclusive cluster of luxurious rooms nestling amidst the lush foliage at the retreat and each room is distinguished by its generous proportions and warm sense of cosiness.

Heritage aesthetics and unostentatious luxury are its hallmarks, like elsewhere in Kumarakom Lake Resort. An ensuite bathroom and Jacuzzi merely add to the memorable pleasures of a stay here.

HOUSEBOAT
Float in sheer bliss as Kerala’s traditional kettuvalloms or houseboats, styled as per the norms of tradition yet equipped with every luxury and every modern amenity, offer the opportunity to relax on the serene waters of the Lake Vembanad.

Stay, dine and truly experience the timeless beauty of life along the banks of Kerala.

ETTUKETTU, THE SPECIALITY RESTAURANT
Ettukettu, the multi-cuisine, 115-seat restaurant owns the place of pride at Kumarakom Lake Resort. A princely eight-sided mansion with 2 central courtyards, the Ettukettu bespeaks of the grandeur of yesteryear Kerala’s regal architecture.

Commissioned by the King Marthanda Varma as a gift to his favoured martial arts tutor, Edamana Kellamthat Gurukkal, the mansion was built with all the magnificence of the homes of the nobility of those days.

The Ettukettu had been dismantled from its original location and relocated in all its glory at Kumarakom Lake Resort, and is today dedicated to the culinary arts as it once was to martial arts.

The Continental, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian and traditional Kerala culinary delicacies at the Ettukettu are a gourmet’s delight, but the reigning speciality at this regal restaurant is the ethnic Kerala cuisine with a slew of fragrant spices lending the cuisine its very own flavour.

Specialties served include Syrian Christian Duck Roast, Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichathu, Karimeen Mappas, Appam, Thamarappam, Idiappams (string-hoppers), etc. Wide buffet spreads of various cuisines are also set here for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

VEMBANAD, THE SEAFOOD BAR
A seafood bar unlike any other, the Vembanad is set by the banks of the placid backwaters. It offers the perfect rustic ambience to suit the typical Kerala seafood cuisine, as one basks in the view of a glorious sunset. The menu includes anything and everything in seafood, with a dedicated chef in constant attendance.

THATTUKADA, TRADITIONAL TEA SHOP
A traditional teashop recreated at Kumarakom Lake Resort in its original, rustic splendour. The boiling vessel that constantly spews aromatic steam, the cluster of garden fresh bananas that hang by coir ropes, the open frying pan, the aroma of freshly fried local snacks, the easy camaraderie…

Open every evening, the Thattukada is an inviting place to soak in the resort’s ambience. To start a conversation, sip a cup of tea, keep hunger at bay, exchange pleasantries, and relish a bit of Kerala you’ll cherish for a long time to come.

POOL PAVILION
A pavilion set right on the banks of the lake by the infinity pool, the Pool Pavilion at Kumarakom Lake Resort offers the rare and exclusive opportunity to experience the brilliance of nature in peaceful seclusion with its limited tables.

Reserve and enjoy a memorable evening of exquisite dining under caring attendance.

INFINITY SWIMMING POOL
The large, tranquil pool at Kumarakom Lake Resort presents the vivid illusion of being a part of the shimmering lake. In the freshness of the mornings or the cool breezy evenings, and with an equally inviting Jacuzzi, the poolside offers the perfect antidote for tired limbs after a hectic day of leisure.

FITNESS CENTRE
At Kumarakom Lake Resort, work out with the assistance and guidance of professional instructors. Our Fitness Centre offers a whole gamut of ultra modern branded fitness equipment etc.

AYURVEDA
Ayurveda, the wisdom of the sages, the treasure of the ages, finds new meaning and relevance as modernity constantly threatens to crumble the glories of the past. Advocating a way of life that is in complete harmony with nature’s ways.

Seeking to maintain the perfect balance of body, mind and soul. Approaching each ailment, and each person individually and independently. Reaching deep within. Healing the very being.

An intricate system of ancient healing that originated in India thousands of years ago, historical evidence of Ayurveda can be found in the Vedas, ancient books of wisdom. Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words – Ayur, which means life and Veda, which means knowledge. Ayurveda, thus, is the knowledge of life.

AYURMANA
The Ayurmana – the heritage retreat of Ayurvedic healing at Kumarakom Lake Resort. Every beam, every wall of the Ayurmana pulsates with the historic powers of the oldest of sciences. The 200-year-old Ayurmana, had been the home of the Chathamangalathu Mana, a family of renowned Ayurvedic practitioners.

And this rich legacy lives on, as the Ayurmana stands with pride as the renowned Ayurveda spa of equally befitting calibre. The exquisite ‘Nalukettu’ or four-sided mansion had been transported in its entirety from its original location to Kumarakom Lake Resort, and had been recreated with careful detail and expertise.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF AYURVEDA
The three basic biological pillars of Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These biological elements originated from the Panchamahabhutas and are commonly called “Triguna” in health and “Tridosha” in diseased states of the body.

Arbitrarily they are referred to as Tridosha”. Vata element is produced by combination of “Akasha” and “Vayu” and in the human body it represents “Control”, its propulsive effects affect all parts of the body and is brought about through the agency of neuro-musculo-hormonal mechanisms.

Smooth co-ordinated movements, functioning of central, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems are identified with functions of vata. An abnormal vata can lead to neuro-muscular disorders and hormonal problems.

Pitta element is produced from Teja and Jala and constitutes the transfer and flow of energy within the body. Pitta element controlled by vata brings about the breakdown of food during digestion and food elements within the body to provide the bio-energy.

Various catabolic enzymes and hormone systems form part of this element. Abnormal pitta can lead to thermal disorders, breakdowns and catabolic disorders.

Kapha element is produced from Prithvi and Jala mahabhutas and constitutes the formation of solid and fluid constituents of various body elements such as cells, tissues, muscles etc., controlled by vata it induces growth, development and healing of wounds.

Kapha element also maintains fluid balance of the body, within it’s various organs and organ spaces. Abnormal kapha may lead to accumulative disorders leading to clot formation, stone and tumour formation etc. Increased kapha encourages and sustains infective processes.

Vata, Pitta and Kapha within the body are nourished by the food ingredients and they react to changes in environment and mental states.

The Vata, Pitta, and Kapha bring about the formation of the 7 dhatus and their tissues in the body, namely: Rasa (body fluids), Rakta (blood elements), Mamsa (Muscles, tendons etc.) Meda (adipose tissues), Majja (nerves), Asthi (bones), Shukra (sperm, ova, regenerative tissues).

According to Ayurveda each dhatu is formed from its preceding dhatu. Each dhatu has its metabolism and waste products (Malas).

The malas are catabolic aspects of tridoshas for example, gaseous wastes such as Carbon dioxide are malas of vayu, Stercoblin and Uroblin are malas of Pitta and Urea and Uric acid are malas of Kapha.

Thus we see that the three doshas, the seven dhatus and the three malas constitute the integral part of the living body, when they are in a balanced state, health reigns supreme in the body. When they are vitiated and unbalanced, disease and ageing process predominate.

YOGA & MEDITATION
Know your inner self at Kumarakom Lake Resort. Discover harmony with nature, with Yoga. Asanas or postures in Yoga, meant to isolate the ego from the body and mind are designed to sharpen your concentration, improve your health and assist you in attaining peace of mind.

PANCHAKARMA
An ancient treatment, for well-being that comes from within, Panchakarma rejuvenates the entire being and includes five major procedures that help purify the body by eliminating accumulated toxins.

The five key procedures in this treatment are Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil Enema), Kashayavasti (Medicated decoction enema) & Nasyam (Nasal Nasal Drops).

Panchakarma can be administered to both a healthy as well as an unwell person. When a healthy person undertakes this treatment, it has a preventive, restorative and rejuvenative effect on the body.

REJUVENATION
The toxins and free radicals produced by the body’s constant metabolic activities can damage body cells resulting in the wear and tear of the body, otherwise known as aging. The process of aging is further accelerated by improper lifestyle, modern food habits and prolonged stress and strain.

The Rejuvenation treatment helps tone muscles, strengthen the system, invigorate the body and calm the mind. The medicated herbal oils used in this process improves complexion and imparts a glowing luster to the skin.

This package includes various Rejuvenation therapies, such as Pizhichil, Sirodhara, Ayurvedabhyangam, Rejuvenation Massage, Medicated Steambath, Njavarakizhi, Head massage, Face massage etc.

DE-STRESS PACKAGE
Modern age is the age of stress and strain and today’s fast life though exciting is overtaxing. The holistic approach of Ayurveda tackles these hazards in its own natural healthy way. It focuses on the impact of the mind on the body, and vice versa.

Carefully planned programs such as special soothing massages, Njavara Kizhi, Sirodhara, etc., works at the physical level to soothe aching muscles and tensed nerves. At the same time, yoga, meditation and Pranayama [breathing exercises] programs calm the mind & bring back the natural rhythm of the mind and body.

WEIGHT REDUCTION
According to Ayurveda, continuous indulgence in fatty food etc., along with a sedentary lifestyle leads to excess accumulation of body fat, which gets deposited in the numerous channels of the body.

This condition is also associated with irregular appetite, hypertension, diabetes and many other metabolic disorders. Special programs are included in this package to help cut down this excess fat, correct irregular metabolism and clear the body’s channels.

Deep dry massages with herbal powders and pastes, Rejuvenation massages with specific oils, steam bath, etc., help mobilize accumulated fats, while specially designed diet programs prevent its further accumulation.

Practice of specific yoga postures is also advised to reduce body weight. Along with these procedures, appropriate Panchakarma therapies are also advised by physicians based on individual requirements.

Shed the extra flab, through a revolutionary programme that is a scientific blend of Yoga, diet, customized massages and herbal medicines. Eliminate toxins, improve your immunity, soothe your tired nerves and feel better than you have felt in years!

WEDDINGS IN INDIA
Allow us at Kumarakom Lake Resort to help you celebrate your love. Be enraptured in timeless luxury and indulge in this intimate romantic retreat where your wedding day would surely be a day to remember!

Nestled on the banks of the serene Vembanad Lake in the tiny nook of Kerala, Kumarakom Lake Resort offers umpteen picture perfect settings that ascertain enchantment and natural elegance.

Be it by the pristine waters surrounded by abundant greenery or on a boat with the setting sun as your witness, we give you a choice of spectacular scenes to exchange your vows.

CONFERENCES
Tucked away from the rest of the world with just nature for company, Kumarakom Lake Resort stands as the perfect destination for a power Conference that demands total focus and concentration during the day with the ideal ambience to relax and be refreshed at the end of the day.