Though some of these cottages are of more recent vintage, many are well over a century old and a few actually date back to the early 1700s. The resort and only be reached by boat and its accommodation consists of individual cottages called thrawads, the traditional wooden house of Kerala

Location: 10Kms form kottayam, 78Kms from Cochin.
Take a closer look at any of the accommodations, and you'll see the minute architectural details that make each of them distinctive. A trellis pattern here, a row of tiny brass knobs there, a rampant diety on a 200 year old columnno two houses are exactly the same.
Of course, these old-world touches betray little of the conveniences that are found within. Air-conditioning, telephones, hot and cold waterall the comforts of a modern resort are yours to relish.

With one exception-television. Noisy channel surfing and nature just don't belong together, as you'll soon discover. (However, for die-hard CNN addicts, there is a set in the recreation room. May we impose on you to keep the volume low?).
We cannot pass on without mentioning the bathrooms. This crucial aspect of hotel living has been given a fresh twist at Coconut Lagoon. The bathrooms are open-roofed, echoing the outdoor facilities of traditional Kerala, but of course, incorporating every mod con. So you can shower under the sheltering sky, yet in complete privacy.

The Ever Expanding Moment:A true experience is something that must include the body, the mind and the spirit.At Coconut Lagoon, leisure involves all three.
If you're the active type, you can take a canoe out into the backwaters and explore this fascinating world just like the locals do. Or go fishing with one of the simple bamboo poles the staff usually have.You can even take a crack at water skiing. Of course, its nice to know that expert ayurvedic masseurs on hand to bring all aching muscles back into shape!

But perhaps you'd just like to slow your mental clock down a bit.May we suggest the free form pool? For all its size, it wasn't created for potential Olympians! Rather, a relaxed game with a beachball, followed by a leisurely backstroke, as you listen to the music wafting in from the classical concert on the lawns. Else, you could get a book from the library, only to let it slip from your hands as the languid afternoon settles on your eyelids.

Later in the day, don't miss the sunset cruise, in our own restored 'kettuvallom'. These traditional bargeboats of the backwaters have now been given a new life and luxury. So, adrift to the accompaniment of a flute, you can watch the sun descend into the shadows of the great Vembanad.


Ayurveda: Wellness Within and Without. Coconut Lagoon includes a holiday for the inner you. Ayurveda , the ancient Indian science of health and longevity, deals with the well-being of the spirit, as well as the body and mind.

Brought a niggling ailment along on vacation? A headache or a chronic problem? A little residual stress? Give ayurveda a chance. The medicines used are completely natural, completely safe, and there are no side effects at all. Our expert Vaidyars, trained in traditional medicine, will prescribe for you. Who knows, you may return, like so many thousands of people, a convert to this ancient system.

And even if you're in the pink of health, there's no reason why you shouldn't get some traditional massages, just for the tremendous feelings of relaxation and joy they bring.
Of course, regular doctors too are on call from the nearby town, should you feel the need.

Based entirely on the premise that the individual is but a microcosm of the macrocosm, the universe. It follows that a complete understanding of not only the mind, body and spirit are in order, but a study of the psychological, dietary, behavioural, life-style and environmental factors are equally important before any formal treatment can be offered to an individual.

And because each person is an entity unto himself, his unique personality as well as his psychosomatic peculiarities, are also taken into account. Making the "patient" an equal partner in the healing process.

It is said that there is no ailment or physical problem known to mankind for which Ayurveda has no answer. A holistic approach to curing the human body, be it from illness, fatigue or even to recharge oneself. It is a wellness programme that leaves you rejuvenated to carry on. The fact that the meditation administered has no unpleasant side effects definitely helps in the final synthesis. As do the yoga and meditation, which are also an essential part of the treatment.

Coconut Lagoon have the finest Ayurveda Center with a team of dedicated doctors and experienced men and women therapists to help and guide in this wellness programme. The programme not only includes Ayurveda, Accommodation and all meals, but also includes consultation, special diets, yoga, meditation and counselling.

About the Resort- Coconut Lagoon . Hidden among the palm trees on the Eastern Shore of Lake Vembanad, Kerala's famous backwaters, Coconut Lagoon is one of Southern India's most discreet holiday destinations, an exclusive haven with a unique cultural heritage. The resort can only be reached by boat and offers a fascinating insight into the past. Guests stay in genuine 'tarawad' cottages - traditional wooden family houses. In danger of being destroyed, each one has been brought here from different parts of Kerala and carefully reassembled to include every modern luxury. Coconut Lagoon's cottages feature ultramodern bathrooms, each located in an inner courtyard boasting its own banana tree. It's a stunning combination: conservation mixed with comfort, tradition with tranquility.

Coconut Lagoon Heritage Resort has been designed to give visitors an authentic insight into Kuttanad life. The hotel offers excellent facilities like Indian, continental and sea food specialty restaurant, coffee shop, bar, Ayurvedic massage, yoga and meditation, country boat expeditions, visit to bird sanctuary, 'Rice boat' cruises, fishing, swimming, Ayurvedic center, swimming pool, health club, fishing expeditions