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Nestled in the beautiful Kuttanad region
of Kumarakom also known as the “Rice bowl of Kerala”, the Golden Waters
Resort, Kumarakom is a perfectly located haven set in the winding
backwaters of Kerala. This uniquely natural landscape found in no other
resort , consists of 13 separate islands completely intersected by
canals and interconnected by rustic bridges which provide the ideal
setting for a romantic getaway. The cottages with it’s traditionally architectured ambience and complete with all modern comforts directly
overlook the canals, making it a delightful spot to kick back , cast
your country rod and catch a couple of “Karimeen” (local fish) which is
quite the delicacy in this part of Kerala. Our efforts to retain the
natural landscape have been so great that the resort is also the nesting
grounds for some very rare birds at certain times of the year. So cast
away your troubles while you row your country boat in one of our canals
or listen to the happy chirping of exotic birds in the wee hours of the
morning or simply relax in the vast greenery of this carefully
maintained natural environment. We guarantee an experience to quieten
your soul.
House Boats
House Boat(kwttuvallam) is a kind of house
boat in Kerala, India. Kettuvallam literally means "bundle" or "package"
boat ( Kettu means tied with ropes, and vallam means boat - Malayalam
language.
A house boat is about 60 to 70 feet in
length and has a width of around 15 feet in the middle. The boat is made
of wooden planks joined and stitched together using coconut fiber ropes.
Usually the wood used will be 'Anjili', The roof covering is made of
bamboo poles and palm leaves. The outside of the boat is painted using
cashew nut oil, which acts as a protective coating. During the time when
road and rail transportation was expensive or unavailable, traders used
Kettuvallam as a form of main transportation in the inland waterways.
The boats had enough facilities for cooking and sleeping for the
boatmen.
Sometimes boatmen's
families also accompanied them. These boatmen were also famous for the
folk songs they sang while rowing the boat and for their style of
cooking which they developed for the conditions inside the boat.
The new generation Houseboats are
renovated forms of original Kettuvallams. The modern type House Boat
have all the creative comforts like a Hotel ie well-furnished bedrooms,
modern hygienic toilets, cozy living rooms, dining area, beautiful
kitchen and in some cases even a balcony for angling. The boats are
manned by experienced crew, well versed in local lore and always ready
to dish out delectable dishes as the boat navigates the still
backwaters. Most of the Houseboats are powered by remarkably unobtrusive
inboard diesel engines and use solar energy for power requirements.
Facilities adn Activities
We
at Golden Waters believe that you have come to this corner of the world
to get away from all activities that tire you out in today’s hectic city
lives. We suggest that you just grab a rod and lounge by the canal side
, hook a couple of the local delicacies and leave the rest to us, but
just in case we were wrong of course we have quite a few things for you
to do. Take your pick from cruises to cultural programs or just do some
window shopping at our curio shop. Otherwise , you could always ask for
a relaxing massage at our rustic ayurveda centre. Ask for a full body
massage, you will love it.
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Cottages -
All cottages have been furnished with
all the modern amenities of today. These spacious rooms are all
overlooking the canals.
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Pottery Making -
Experience the ancient art of potters as they mould the clay with
their expert hands. Try your hand at it , we assure you a memory of a
lifetime.
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Curio Shop -
All the quaintest
collections from different parts of Kerala to arouse your curiosity in
the rich heritage and cultures of Kerala.
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Cycling -
Too lazy to walk? No
problem , grab a cycle and explore the villages of Kumarakom to get a
taste of the local lifestyle yourself.
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Cultural Tours -
An escorted evening
trip to experience the traditional cultural sites of Kerala. This trip
includes visit to the Shiva Temple of Ettumanoor famous for its mural
paintings and intrinsic carvings, martial art center “Kalarippayattu”,
a demonstration at the “Kalari” and a visit to an ancient house a “Naalukettu.
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Nature Walk -
An escorted morning
walk through the serene Kerala villages to experience the tropical
morning and to see the flora and fauna. Or you can just hire a cycle
and do it yourself.
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Bird Sanctuary Trek -
Hire a boat
to take you to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which has been the home of
several migrating birds from different parts of the world including
Siberia. Once on the island grab your binoculars and we wish you happy
hunting.
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Water Sports - Although we try
our best to provide the maximum forms of entertainment for our guests
we are still controlled by the forces of nature in some cases, so
kindly confirm whether there is any activity that is dependant on
season or availability at the reception. We have marked out the
exceptional ones for your reference.
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Backwater Cruise -
In the backwaters one of the most enjoyed
programme by our resort. The cruise takes you through backwaters and
paddy fields. Reach R-block, a 3000 acres Island in the Vembanad lake
which is lower than the sea. On your way back see Pathiramanal Island.
Legends say that this Island emerged from the lake . The whole trip
takes 5 hours and is highly recommended.
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Restaurant -
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Meenukulam -
Hook n Cook - This fully air-conditioned restaurant has
been designed in the ancient Nallukettu style of Kerala
architecture.Its dimensions so created were done to maximize the
entry of light and air through every corner of the house giving us
insights into the deep understanding and knowledge of nature even at
that time.
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Natakshala - The restaurant of
performing art - Tingle your palate in our open air restaurant
while watching some of the finest art forms of Kerala being
performed right in front of you.The ancient forms of dance such as
Mohiniyattom – “ The dance of the courtesan” and Ottamthulal are
sure to delight your senses while our Chef brings you some of the
famed specialties from various regions of Kerala bringing about the
perfect harmony of the mysterious triangle of your mind , body and
soul. The Natakshala has been built using genuine parts that have
been carefully removed from traditional houses that were being torn
down to make way for the modern housing concepts of today.We have
done this in order to preserve the quality of experience we provide
to our valuable customers by replicating the pristine ambience of
these ancient households for your enjoyment.
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