| Fragrant
Nature Resort is located on tranquil Mala Lake in Kollam District, Kerala
at 6 kms off NH-47 (Cochin-Kollam highway). Fragrant
Nature is a small Ecotourism Resort consisting of five spacious villas and a restaurant
nestled amongst coconut palms on over three acres of waterside land on Mala Lake
near Paravur, Kollam District. The peaceful lakeside setting provides a remote
haven from the bustle of everyday life and excellent immediate access for boat
trips and bicycle rides to enjoy the scenery and observe the varied local flora
and fauna. Fragrant
Nature offers the following activities - Punt
boat trips from the resort jetty
- Sunset
boat trip
- Fishing
with locally-made bamboo rods
- Birdwatching
on the lake and river
- Village
cookery demonstrations
- Local
industry visits
- Sunbathing
and swimming at Varkala
- Walking
the scenic coastline at Kappil
- Cultural
programmes - such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Bharatha Nattyam, Classical Music
and Kalarippayattu
- Elephant
riding, feeding and bathing
Location
: The Resort is 60km North of Trivandrum, the
State Capital, and 65km from Trivandrum International Airport (approx 1¼
hours by road). It is located between Kollam (Quilon) and Varkala. The
boarding jetty for cruises on the Kollam (Quilon) to Alappuzah (Alleppey) backwater
route is half an hour away by road. The
Resort is also well located for travelling and exploring the excitingly diverse
wildlife, geography and culture of Kerala. The
natural rural village setting of the Resort allows you to see and experience the
authentic Kerala way of life. Kollam
is visited as a part of Kerala Itinerary. |