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upon by inviting waters, cooled by fresh breeze and waving coconut
fronds…awaits the sought after blissful tranquility called “Lakesong”.
Lakesong Resort is another appealing venture of the Eastend Group. It is
an idyllic retreat that offers an unparallel opportunity to savor the
magical sensation of the “God’s own country”
Nestled among the serene backwaters of Kumarakom, Lakesong
comprises of 8 acres of facility packed leisure land. It is indeed a
retreat with a difference in that it offers excellent facilities with
uncompromising quality and superb service. We strive to enhance our
abilities to meet and surpass the expectations of our guests.
Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the
ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic
lake where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts,
boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland
making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways. The
backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora When
nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most
invigorating, fascinating paradise on Kerala, God's own country. The
slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never
ending paddy
fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a
hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with
renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. That is the pristine
beauty of Kumarakom.
Mode of Access
One can access Kumarakom by many means
- By Air - via Kochi International
Airport and the Trivandrum International Airport
- By Rail - via Kottayam (16 kms.)
- By Road - Buses and Taxis are easily
available at all times of the day from Kottayam
- By Boat - from Muhamma.
Distances from
Kumarakom
- Allapuzha - 55 kms
- Ernakulam - 77 kms
- Kovalam - 175 kms
- Trivandrum - 159 kms
- Kochi Intl. Airport - 95 kms
Conference
Hall:
Facilities in the resort are 300 pax AC
conference hall, AC and non AC restaurants, large swimming pool,
children’s play area, snooker parlor, curio shop, table tennis,
badminton court, basketball, fishing, water games, boat rides, visit to
bird sanctuary, evening cultural programmes, entertainment programmes
and also canoe ride in the canals.
Accommodation :
A neatly laid out gabled cottages and
rooms with 4 Star Cottage amenities. It has tiled roof and un-plastered
exteriors are reminiscent of the traditional houses, and blend into the
lush green landscaped grounds harmoniously. The interiors are room and
comfortable. All accommodations have air conditioning and well appointed
with cable TV, direct-dial telephone and wi-fi technology.
The rooming arrangements have been categorized into three Types.
Vembanadu, Ashtamudi and Punnamada. "The Vembanadu Villas and Ashtamudi
Vilas are constructed of Laterite rocks and Punnamada are constructed of
interlocking brickworks"
Kerala is well known the world over for its scenic beauty. In a
landscape unique to Kerala, hundreds of interlinked canals weave their
way between paddy fields spilling into the palm fringed lakes. At
Lakesong, an intricate lacework of canals intersect the 5 acre
waterfront property. There are 28 quaint cottages, all constructed on
the banks of the canals.
The cottages themselves have all modern amenities for a comfortable
stay.
Amenities :
The facilities in the resort include
Telephone, Wi-fi, Mail and Message handling, safe keeping of baggage,
doctor on call, money exchange, pick-up from arrival point, car parking,
room service and hot water Laundry. For those with an eye for
entertainment, there are provisions for playing of indoor and outdoor
games, fishing, water games, boat rides, a visit to the bird sanctuary,
evening cultural and entertainment programmes and also a canoe ride in
the canals. Besides there is an AC restaurant, a swimming pool, a
children’s play area, a conference hall, a snooker parlor and a curio
shop.
Reception: The interconnected lacework of inland canals at the resort is
pleasing to the eye and offers a peaceful stroll around and over its
tranquility. Guests have the unique facility to glide by boat all the
way from the lake right into the reception area. The facility will leave
you pleased as it will spare you from the walk after an energy sapping
outing.
Ayurveda:
Ayurveda originated in India over 5,000
years ago. Literally meaning ‘knowledge of life’, ayurveda helps to
rediscover health, quality and elegance of human life. Following this
holistic stream, Lakesong Ayurveda Parlor applies reliable ayurvedic
healthcare and rejuvenation techniques to ease your tired body on to a
path of health recovery. Lakesong Ayurveda Parlor is housed in an
elaborate traditional model structure with decorative handcrafted wooden
carvings that will take you back in time and heritage.
Food The resort caters to the likes of all taste buds. Indian, Kerala
Specials, Continental, and Chinese cuisines are served. Master Chefs
specialized in their fields are at your service to deliver tasty gourmet
dishes.
Party area & Amphitheatre: Large open air spaces allow you to have
private lawn parties. An amphitheatre is at your disposal to have
elaborate parties. Fully equipped halls can be availed to hold meetings
Curio Shop:
Browse through the artifacts at the Lakesong curio shop. You fill find
several curio pieces of Traditional handicrafts that is symbolic of
Kerala and its culture. You would like to take back home with you
souvenirs to remind you of Kerala , its cultural heritage, its special
allure ness and the good time you had here.
Gym & Indoor games :
A well equipped Gym is available for your work-outs. The Gym is stocked
with the latest equipments to suit all your requirements. Indoor games
facility is also present to avail you the satisfaction
Premises:
Wood craft
Indian crafts are known throughout the world for their artistic work and
grandeur. The vast cultural tradition and ethnic diversity, has enabled
a variety of crafts with different materials, motifs and techniques to
flourish in this land.
Lakesong follows the theme and concept of traditional home and temple
building methods of construction. Lakesong is testimonial of the high
level
of craftsmanship of Kerala. Wood works on doors, windows and ceilings
are of high order of perfection. The main theme of carving is drawn out
of mythology, and of 18th century methods of construction. Lakesong
structures are built with the use of traditional craftsmanship to create
a unique atmosphere of traditional spirit.
Hand crafts:
Lakesong follows the Kerala tradition in building the structures at the
facility. Down the line traditional artists and woodworkers have been
applied to create handcrafted wooden carvings in these structures at the
resort. Several themes and concepts from the local folk lore have been
incorporated into the structures to give it a feel of the land and its
culture.
Swing Bridge:
It is a bridge that can has multi uses. It can be swung to one side to
allow a boat to pass through. It cab also be swung in the other
direction to make it a jetty for docking a boat.
Pettium Parayum :
A traditional method used for the movement of water. Originally adapted
in the Kuttanadu region and was indented for irrigation purposes.
Lakesong uses the same technique to keep its canals fresh and clean by
initiating a water movement using this traditional method.
Viali:
A mythical dragon, Viali is the guardian spirit that protects the
vicinity and Santorum. Typically seen in a South Indian Temple and
placed as an adornment at the entrance. At Lakesong, Viali is shown
standing on an elephant to signify its strength and ferocious loyalty.
Thirumeni & Ekshi:
These two hand carved futurities portrayed on the staircase entrance is
a scene from a local folklore. Story goes that a devote thirumeni (
upper caste temple priest) while returning home from the temple and
carrying a vessel of rice during the dark hours of the night, was
confronted by an Ekshi ( female demon who waylays passerby’s and drinks
their blood) in
the guise of a enchanting woman. The thirumeni who was well versed in
the Manthras , saw through the ruse ad did not respond as intended. The
enraged ekshi who had by now transformed into its original form,
attacked the thirumeni. The thirumeni’s faith, devotion and knowledge of
the Vedas helped him escape the clutches of the witch unharmed.
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