Introduction
The theme of Ashtamudi resort is the re-creation of a South Travancore kingdom and the guests who come here will have the comforts of a Maharaja to enjoy. The resort has been in operation for 3 years. While designing this resort project, we have taken care of all the simple details, which conform to the traditional living style of Travancore. You will see that all the construction methods, including the interiors, are typical of Kerala architecture
Beach Resort Specifications
Accommodation
The twenty spacious rooms in five chalets are all built in aesthetic traditional and eco - friendly methods. They are comfortable, with separate toilet and shower room in the western style. Two big suites are in the two Queens Cottages. On special request you can book the exclusive, luxurious king's palace. All rooms are furnished with fan and low noise air conditioning. From every room you have a beautiful view over the garden and the lake.
The resort has its own arrangements for power and water supply. Natural, traditional building materials have been used in the construction of the buildings.
Dining
The restaurant is built in an imaginative manner on the shore of the Ashtamudi Lake, providing a marvelous view. The well-equipped kitchen is located in a separate building. Cooks prepare culinary specialties to the guest's wishes. The main food will be of the ethnic Kerala origin. The wide varieties of preparations both vegetarian and non-vegetarian are available to please the gourmet. There is also a wide choice of other Indian, Chinese and continental specialties. An exceptionally tasty dish is fish freshly caught from the lake and prepared. There are specially trained cooks to prepare tasty Ayurvedic recipes.
Recreation and Health
House Boats: Catamarans provide an opportunity for exhilarating water sports. With a gentle breeze to aid, one may sail around the Ashtamudi Lake. For non-sailors, there are enormous possibilities. One may rent a boat to see the surroundings of the resort from the waterside. A special variety is a trip with the well and comfortably equipped Ashtamudi houseboat, which can be rented for short or long journeys.
Basic Data
Country |
India |
State |
Kerala |
city |
Kollam |
Location |
Chavara South |
Travel Information
Besides being The Gateway to Kerala's Backwaters Kollam is an integral part of the Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam-Alleppey-Kottayam-Thekkady-Madurai tourist circuit. Along with the backwater cruises Kollam offers the perfect amalgamation of culture, adventure and nature. While at Kollam you must visit the Picnic Village. The Picnic village comprises of the historic Government Guesthouse, a yatri niwas (tourist lodge), an adventure park and a children's traffic park. At a boating distance from the Picnic Village is the Ashtamudi Lake. The beauty of this lake and its palm-fringed banks attract several tourists. Besides a boat ride you may even stay in a luxurious houseboat at the Ashtamudi Lake, which forms a part of the world-renowned backwater, cruises of Kerala. Do check out the sunset cruises at the Ashtamudi Lake. While at Kollam you must shop for the local handicrafts and cashew nuts. The annual Ashtamudi Crafts and Art festival takes place in December/January every year at Kollam. You may visit this Kollam and enjoy the exhibits of arts and crafts from all over India
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