Royal Village
Farm House Junction, Alunkal, Eloor North
Cochin - 683501, Kerala, INDIA.

Highlights

'Royal Village' is a unique destination in Kerala, popularly known as 'God's own Country' and famous as the land of spices. It is a picturesque heritage resort on the outskirts of Cochin with ethnic cottages built around a central 100 year old family house called a 'Tharavadu'. Royal Village offers an ideal location to unwind and relax from the hustle and bustle of city life. Majestic trees and the surrounding lush greenery maintain a pleasant climate all through the year.

Location

8 Kms from Ernakulam North and 16 Kms from Cochin Airport. Accessible through backwater and by road.

The port city of Cochin, the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, is an important transit point for many destinations in Kerala, in addition to being a destination in itself. Royal Village is located on a verdant island 16 Kms from Kochi airport and 8 Kms from Ernakulam town railway station, accessible both by road and by inland waterway.

Accommodation

Thatched roof huts, with interiors to match three star classification, welcome you to relax in comfort. Built on the fine lines of tribal huts, the village stay gives you a feeling of living in harmony with nature. Unique open air bath gardens with each hut offers you the pleasure of a shower al fresco, in complete privacy.

Restaurant

The Village Restaurant  'Periyar', with its thatched roof and open-air ambience, offers  an ideal atmosphere to relax and savor the 'Naadan' (local) food. The restaurant serves you traditional Kerala cuisine and a variety of Indian dishes as well as Continental and Chinese food. 'Service with a Smile' is the motto of the dedicated and experienced staff at Royal Village.

Enjoy this quiet retreat in the ideal ambience of a 100 year old 'Tharavadu' (traditional family house), set under the spreading foliage of Tamarind and Jackfruit trees and surrounded by low-slung mango trees and swaying coconut palms, where you wake up to the cooing of exotic birds.

Backwater cruises through the narrow canals of Kerala, Ayurvedic rejuvenation and healing therapy using Kerala's ancient S'Kalari' method, and display of Traditional Art forms are the specialties at Royal Village. Guests are given an opportunity to experience life in a Kerala village, while at the same time enjoying the comforts of modern day living, as well as easy access to the city.

Facilities

• A/c rooms in a heritage farm house and 13 cottages spread over 3.5 acres of land
• Arrival & departure assistance
• Backwater Cruises/fishing
• Speed Launch/Row boating
• Traditional Kerala art and cultural shows
• Daily departure for shopping and sight seeing
• Travel/Tour assistance
• Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy
• Traditional Kerala restaurant
• Doctor on call
• 24 hour hot & cold water
• Daily harbour cruise
• All major credit cards accepted

Activities At The Resort Include

Harbour cruise

Cruise into Cochin Harbour on board " Royal Lady " , visit Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica and see the famous Chinese Fishing Nets at the mouth of the harbour.

Village Cruise

Visit to a nearby village to watch coir making, coconut and aracanut plucking, sand and shell collection, fishing with traditional Chinese fishing nets etc.

Narrow Canal Cruise

A silent cruise through narrow canals of the villages to get a feel of real village life.

House Boat Cruise

Moonlight dinner on board 'the Kettuvallom', a country boat or riceboat.

Presentation of traditional Art forms

Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, Bharathanatyam, Kaikottikali, Oppana, Kalarippayattu, Ottumthullal etc.

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