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Kumarakom -
Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad
lake. It is a picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats,
Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms. An ideal getaway
if there ever was one.
Taj Garden Retreat
- Taj Garden Retreat is 20 km from Kottayam railway station. Originally
built by an English missionary 123 years ago, Baker's Bungalow, as it
was then called, housed four generations of the Baker family. Set in
rustic surroundings on the edge of the picturesque Vembanad Lake, the
hotel has 22 rooms including rooms in cottages and in houseboats anchored
in the lake.
ACCOMMODATION
22
rooms. All rooms elegantly appointed, air conditioned, with international
direct dial facility, channel music, colour television with satellite
programmes.
Standard
Rooms : choose from rooms in the Baker's Bungalow (Old World), in
the houseboats anchored in the water.
Deluxe
Rooms : Old World room in the Baker's Bungalow.
Cottage
: 10 rooms, including 1 Deluxe Cottage Room and 3 Deluxe Rooms facing
the Pool.
RESTAURANTS
& BARS
Dining
Room : Serves Indian, Continental and local cuisine. Open from 7
am to 1030 pm
RECREATION
Speed boats,
row boats and fishing rods on request. Backwater cruises by Ketuvallams.
Nature books and binoculars for bird watching.
Water
Sports : Wind surfing facilities, water skis, banana boats, speed
boats, row boats, kayaks, country boats available.
Ayurvedic
Centre :Ayurveda treatments managed by the Ayushman Ayurveda Center, one of two well-known institutes. Facilities include an Ayurveda Doctor, trained Masseurs, and two massage rooms. Treatment includes 3 & 7-day rejuvenation programs, 7 to 35-day therapeutic courses to treat various ailments, and traditional Ayurveda oil treatments, steam therapy, yoga, and meditation.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
24 hour copier/facsimile facilities.
Car rental, currency exchange.
Doctor on call.
Activity Hut with indoor games
Fitness Center
Paddle boats
Row boats
Swimming Pool
Traditional canoe rides
Kindly Note: -
* The rates are subjects to change without prior notice.
* Indian Rupee Rates are valid for Indian Nationals Only.
* US$ Rates would apply for Foreign Nationals Only.
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