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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 Kings Palace. All rooms are furnished with fan and low noise air conditioning. From every room you have a beautiful view over garden and lake. The resort has its own arrangement for power and water supply. In the construction of the buildings natural and traditional materials of Kerala have been used. A
traditional family-house of Kerala called the Tharawad has been recreated carefully.
It is originally, 75 years old. It serves as the reception cum management office,
and also has a lobby with T.V.Room and library. FoodThe
restaurant is built in a imaginative manner on the shore of the Ashtamudi lake,
providing a marvellous view. The well-equipped kitchen is located in a separate
building. There the cooks prepare culinary specialities according to the guest’s
wishes. The main food will be of the ethnic Kerala origin. The wide variety of
preparations both vegetarian and non-vegetarian will please the gourmet. There
is a big choice of other Indian, Chinese and Continental specialities. An exceptional
tidbit is fish freshly caught from the lake. There are specially trained cooks
to prepare tasty food to medicinal Ayurvedic stipulations. EntertainmentA
separate platform is arranged in front of the King’s palace for various cultural
performances. In the evenings you may watch fishermen near the resort working
with Chinese fishing nets. Catamarans
provide an opportunity for exhilarating watersports. With a gentle breeze to aid,
one may sail around the Ashtamudi lake or, may rent a boat to see the surroundings
of the Resort from the water side. A specialvariety is a trip with the well and
comfortably equipped. Ashtamudi houseboat which can be rented for short or long
journeys. Walks
in the neighbourhood brings rich rewards in the friendly local people. In Kollam (Quilon),
the capital of the district, there is ample opportunity to do shopping. For sightseeing
the port nearby is recommended as well. You are sure
to find the most beautiful moments of leisure in the scenic surroundings and in
the well-tended and lovely laid-out-garden. |
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