Located in 10 acres of beautifully landscaped ground, Backwater Ripples offers spellbinding encounters with nature. Relish a psychedelic sunset on a montage of clouds, or the flying flurry of evening birds, or just relax and enjoy the cool afternoon breeze.

Stroll under the canopy of coconut trees, sipping tender coconut water; enjoy an afternoon nap on the tree lined lawns, or snap up the ever-changing scenes on the backwater that surround you at this enchanting slice of heaven.

Accommodation

Backwater Ripples offers traditional Kerala Architecture cottages for the leisure and the business traveller. The resort has 34 cottages and executive rooms in a range of layouts including cottages with a spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake. Spacious open air bathrooms are seamlessly connected to large bed rooms . Natural material such as wood, granite and marble create a feeling of warmth and luxury.

From the traditionally crafted wooden furniture, local nature paintings and ethnic handicrafts to the modern gadgets, the resort harmoniously blends ancient heritage and latest technology.

Stroll on the cobbled pathways linking the cottages with the central area listening to the birds singing in harmony while watching the greenery dance to the choreograph of the wind from the lake.

• Deluxe Cottage - The 'Deluxe cottages' with balconies overlooking the pool and lake with open to the sky bathrooms are the ultimate in luxury

• Lake View - The 'Lake view' offer spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake along with the cool breeze wafting from the lake through the palm trees.

• Executive Room - The Executive rooms are spacious rooms with open to the sky bathroom along with a distant view of the lake .

• Garden View - The 'Garden view' overlook the aesthetically landscaped gardens and the park are ideally suited for the budget minded traveler.

All the centrally air conditioned cottages have

• Satellite TV

• Tea/Coffee makers

• Direct dial telephones

• Refrigerator

• Hair dryers

• 24 hour personalized service

Facilities

Traditionally built, the hotel sits comfortably within the lush lakeside gardens that it inhabits. Built of wood and furnished in the Kerala style, the addition of modern comforts and luxurious touches create a welcoming but understated atmosphere.

• Swimming Pool

• Multi-Cuisine Restaurants

• Air-conditioned Conference Halls

• Health Club

• Doctor on Call

• Safe Deposit Facilities

• Curio/Book shop

• Currency Exchange

• Travel Desk

• Water Sports Center

• Lake Front Barbeque

• Sunset Cruise

• Chayakkada

• Internet Cafe

Dining

• Cordon Bleu - Multi Cuisine Restaurant - The Cordon Bleu, our multi-cusine restaurant serves you authentic local delicacies from the Vembanadu lake - 'Karimeen' Pollichathu, (fish wrapped in banana leaves straight from the pan) Prawns, Crabs, Oysters and a variety of products fresh from the lake. The spicy chicken - 'Kozhi Varautharachathu' and the 'Syrian Christian duck Roast' are the traditional local favourites. Exciting and innovative menus offer you the choicest North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes as well.

• Lake Side Barbeque - A feast for your eyes and your stomach, A Seasonal lake side barbeque and grill restaurant offer you authentic Indian and seafood cusines... enjoy an a'la carte dinner coupled with many varieties of barbeque delicacies at the lakeside where you can watch a beautiful sunset and birds flying back home. With a setting so splendid you can Watch and interact with our Chef when he makes the dishes for you that simply delights the taste buds like never before.