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Backwaters
Cruise: The lush green region
of Alappuzha is criss-crossed by an
intricate network of lakes, lagoons
and fresh water bodies. It is known
as “The Venice of the
East”. It is a land
blessed with natural beauty and diversity.
Luxurious houseboats converted from
traditional rice boats, and small
catamarans are the taxis of this watery
land. A Trip in the houseboat along
those endless backwater stretches
is a no-miss for any tourist. Its
peaceful and serene atmosphere is
a treat to the eyes and mind.
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This
is enjoyed by one and all who stay
in our resort. The cruise takes you
to Vembanad Lake through a tranquil
stretch of emerald waters with lush
green paddy field below sea level.
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Houseboat
cruise- These converted
boats come with built-in rooms,
well-furnished and comfortable
interiors, kitchen, verandah
and a lot of windows all around,
letting in the cool breeze,
while keeping out the sun
and the rain Enjoy a unique
and wonderful experience of
spending a night in our house
boat which cruise through
the “Vembanad”
lake. Enjoy delicious Kerala
specialties prepared for you
on board by our chef. For
details please contact Guest
Relations Officer at travel
counter. |
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The
backwater village Experience : Sail
Through the interior villages in a
non -mechanized open canoe through
meenachil river to experience the
traditional tropical Kerala Village,
Serpent Temples, ancient houses, Local
birds, Interactive session with a
Kathakali Maestro. In Search of Moksha
a rare chance to seek Moksha by visiting
four famous Shiva temples, Vaikom,
Kaduthuruthy, Ettumanoor& Thirunakkarain
on one stretch. A guided tour wearing
traditional Kerala dress, and Special
Pooja conducted for the guest as a
part of the package is another appealing
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Village
walks- walk through the serene
Kerala villages to experience the
tropical morning and to experience
the fragrant medicinal flowers, banana
plantation, coconut plantations, paddy
fields, cattle and birds. You can
also hire a bicycle to cover more
expanses. |
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Traditional
Water Rides: Enjoy the experience
of rowing a country boat through the
picture-perfect canals of Kumarakom
and the lake of Vembanad. |
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| Spice
plantation: Tours can be
arranged to take you to the exotic
hill stations of Kerala and enjoy
the Tea and Spice plantations and
its tranquil vicinity. |
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Rubber
Plantation Visit: A visit
to a Rubber Estate, Latex extraction,
processing etc.
Farm visits: Paddy
remains the major crop. Bunds are
constructed around the lake and water
is pumped out to make it suitable
for farming. The method adopted for
farming is in the style adopted in
Holland. Coconut, cocoa and banana
are also cultivated. Swaying coconut
palms are a common sight throughout
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They
give a distinctively green touch to
Kumarakom. Water of tender coconut
is the finest drink in the world and
it is no doubt a valuable gift of
nature to mankind. It has numerous
medicinal properties. No other drink
leads itself to such diversity of
applications and uses in our traditional
system of medicine. |
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| Cultural
Tour: 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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Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary: A visit to
the bird sanctuary, set within the
lush acres of wooded land nearby,
acquaints you to the variety of migratory
birds that flock in thousands, some
from the Himalayas, some even from
as far as Siberia. In addition, you
can get thrilled of the native kingfishers
ablaze in psychedelic colors, experience
a walk under rookeries of egrets and
night herons or lone golden-backed
woodpeckers and even delight in the
acrobatics of the paradise fly-catchers.
The main attractions are local birds
like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret,
heron and the water duck, as well
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cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers,
wood beetle, and other birds are seen
here during their respective migratory
seasons. Houseboats and motorboats
are available on hire for bird watching
cruises on the lake
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Visit
Coir Factories: Allappuzha
is the hub of Kerala’s coir
industry. The traditional method of
extracting coir fiber from coconut
husks is a process unique to the region.
There are several factories manufacturing
coir products such as, mats, matting
and handicrafts. Take time out to
visit some of these factories and
it will turn out to be quite an experience
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Temple Festival Tour:
Take time out to experience the
Kathakali Dace performance at its
original setting in a village Temple
setting. Spend the whole night being
enthralled by great artists of the
time.
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Kathakali:
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama
of Kerala, South India, which dates
from the 17th century and is rooted
in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has
a unique combination of literature,
music, painting, acting and dance.
You can visit Kathakali centre and
watch live performance and see for
yourself the in-house treasures associated
with this graceful dance. Have a peek
into the backstage rituals in preparation
for the show. |
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Dance: Krishnattam dance
is another form of Kathakali, representing
the various life stages of Lord Krishna.
In Kerala, krishnanattam dance form
still flourishes in the famous Guruvayoor
Temple and other temples dedicated
to Lord Krishna. The traditional Krishnattam
dance is enacted as a series of 8
plays indicating the 8 main stages
of lord Krishna's life.
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Mohiniattam
Dance: Mohiniattam dance
is a very expressive form of dance
of Kerala. It is made of two words,
"mohini" and "attam".
Mohini refers to a beautiful lady
and attam means dance. So this traditional
Mohiniattam dance form basically means
the dance of an enchantress. In Kerala,
classical mohiniatam dance form evolved
centuries back under the influence
of the great king of Travancore, Swati
Tirunal. This king was a great patronage
of fine arts and encouraged artists
from all over India to perform in
his court. |
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Kalaripayattu
- The Orient's treasure trove,
a gift to the modern world and the
mother of all martial arts. Legend
traces the 3000-year-old art form
to Sage Parasurama- the master of
all martial art forms and credited
to be the re-claimer of Kerala from
the Arabian Sea. Kalaripayattu originated
in ancient South India. Kung- fu,
popularized by the monks of the Shoaling
Temple traces its ancestry to Bodhi
Dharma - an Indian Buddhist monk and
Kalaripayattu master. Watch and marvel
at this traditional and original source
of martial arts in this world. See
for yourself the masters in action. |
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| Kerala
Art and Craft:- Kerala is a
land of artistic people. It is almost
like the natives of Kerala have art
in their blood. The variety of arts
and crafts in Kerala is very lively
and emphasize a lot on the use of colors.
You will find intricate designs and
vibrant details on Kerala art and craft.
In fact, handicrafts in Kerala are pretty
much popular and there is a whole festival
dedicated just to handicrafts. |
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Kerala
Cuisine:- The cuisine of
Kerala is as varied as the state itself.
The traditional food in Kerala is
served on banana leaves and is eaten
with right hand. The best part about
Kerala cuisine is that there is no
dearth of variety. You will find a
huge variety of items and each will
have a unique taste of its own. The
people of Kerala use many types of
spices in their cooking. The staple
food is rice and along with rice,
you will get a wide variety of gravy
and non-gravy curries. Curd also forms
an important part of the cuisine of
Kerala. |
A
very popular dish of Kerala is "Appam".
This is basically a rice pancake with
a fluffy center that is eaten with
vegetable or mutton stew. Pouring
coconut milk softens the center of
Appam. Another popular dish is "Rasam"
which is either mixed with rice and
eaten or simply drunk. It is a thin
concoction of tangy spices, chilies,
and tamarind water with other spices
like pepper and turmeric. It is almost
like soup and is often taken as appetizer.
You will find generous use of coconuts
and curry leaves in Kerala's cuisines.
Both are inseparable from the kitchen
of a Kerala household!
Another famous dish is the "Puttu"
that is prepared from rice flour steamed
in long hollow bamboo sticks. This
is then eaten with steamed bananas
or spicy stew of grams or peas. Desserts
form an integral part of Kerala cuisine.
"Payasam" is a popular dessert,
which is an absolute must if you are
visiting Kerala. Another type of payasam
that is known as "Adapradhaman"
is made of rice and milk. It is very
popular during any function and family
get together. |
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Kerala
Ayurveda:- Most people visit
Kerala with the desire of experiencing
the relaxed ayurvedic massages. Kerala
is famous for its Ayurveda centers
and the treatments they offer are
sure to get you back on your feet.
The science of Ayurveda is an ancient
one, which is being revived again
in the contemporary world due to its
highly effective qualities. The word
Ayurveda is derived from two words,
Ayur (life) and Veda (knowledge).
So it basically means the science
or knowledge of life. |
The
science of Ayurveda aims at complete
treatment of the body in the most
natural way possible. It is an indispensable
part of medicine today and many people
are resorting to Ayurveda to regain
vigor and vitality and lead a stress-free
life. In Kerala, Ayurveda is almost
synonymous with healthy living. While
in Kerala, Ayurvedic treatment for
oneself is a great way to unwind and
relax in the lap of nature. The treatment
varies from person to person and the
duration also varies from treatment
to treatment. Usually, the minimum
duration is around 7 days and it can
go upto 21 days or more. The cost
also varies depending on different
treatments and duration.
So get ready to surrender yourself
to the relaxing world of Ayurveda
and experience true bliss, peace and
tranquil at Lakesong Ayurkshethra
the 'Temple of Life'.
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Boat
Races of Kerala:- Another,
unparalleled attraction of God's
Own Country. Another great event
as important as the land’s
ethos as the elephant pageant.
A sport that signifies the excellent
team spirit, integration and
amity of the people of this
backwater country. An occasions
of great excitement that is
a reflection of a vibrant people.
The snake boat races of Kerala.
Magnificent fiestas that brings
alive the tranquil backwaters.
Snake boat races are held in
connection with Onam, the harvest
festival in August/September.
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and other smaller crafts participate
in these events. The largest team
sport in the world, the snake
boat races are preceded by colourful
water parades. |
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