ASHTAMUDI BACKWATER RETREAT, CLUB MAHINDRAKollam, Kerala, India ..in the Lake, 3 stars sup..
There are not published fares for this property, at the moment. If you wish to have a stay at this Hotel or to get a quotation, please contact us, clicking here.. Ashtamudi Resorts is a family concern run by the owner-couple, Lekshmi and Venu, who lived outside India for over 15 years. The Resort is a dream-come-true project of the couple. The theme of this resort is the re-creation of a South Travancore kingdom and the guests who come here will have the comforts of a Maharaja to enjoy. The resort has been in operation for 3 years. While designing this resort project, we have taken care of all the simple details which conforms to the traditional living style of Travancore. You will see that all the construction methods,including the interiors, are typical of Kerala architecture.
HOUSE BOATS: Catamarans provide an opportunity for exhilarating watersports. With a gentle breeze to aid, one may sail around the Ashtamudi Lake. For non-sailors, there are enormous possibilities. One may rent a boat to see the surroundings of the resort from the waterside. A special variety is a trip with the well and comfortably equipped Ashtamudi houseboat, which can be rented for short or long journeys.
Ashtamudi means, 'eight-armed', after the eight arms of the lake The Ashtamudi Lake is the gateway to the backwaters. Located in Kollam district, Ashtamudi is famed for its panoramic for its magnificent views. There are coconut groves and palm trees all along the banks of the lake and the monotony is broken by the quiet town of Kollam. The Kollam Boat Club provides boats to cruise on the lake. You can also go on a backwater cruise starting at Kollam and ending the journey at Alappuzha. Beside the coconut palms, all along the waterline one can see the famous Chinese fishing nets.Kollam was once the port of international spice trade. 30% of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake. The eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala. |
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Click on the + and - on the map to view more or less details| Category | 3 stars sup. | | Always open | Yes | | City | Kollam | | State | Kerala | | Location | Lake | | Rooms | The resort offers a total of twenty five rooms, spread across five chalets. | | Distances | Kollam is an important railhead of the Southern Railways. Railway Station at Kollam is situated just 1 km from the heart of the town, Chinnakkada.
Nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram International (71 km) and Domestic Airport is 76 kms away from the |
| Facilities | | Swimming pool | yes | | 24 hours room service | yes | | Credit cards | mainly accepted | | Direct dialing from the room | yes | | Television in the room | yes | | Laundry Dry Cleaning | yes | | Doctor on Call | yes | | Safe Deposit Locker | yes | | Ayurveda | yes | | Yoga | yes | | Children | ..they are welcome! | | Children entertainment | yes | | Air conditioning | yes | | Sports | * Pictionary
* Air rifle
* Card Tricks
* Table Tennis
* Play Station
* Cards, Carrom
* Board Games
* Swimming Class
* DVD Library
* Cricket
* Volleyball
| | Baby Sitting | yes | | Garden park | yes | | Private sauna | yes | | Fridge Bar | yes | | Discoteque | yes | | Restaurant | The restaurant is built in an imaginative manner on the shore of the Ashtamudi Lake, providing a marvelous view. The well-equipped kitchen is located in a separate building. Cooks prepare culinary specialties to the guest's wishes. The main food will be o | Outdoor activities
Cricket
Volleyball
Speed Boat Cruise
Motor Boat Cruise
Pedal Boat
Kayaking
House Boat Cruise
Fishing
Children's Play Area
Coir Tour
Thenmala Tour
Temple Tour
Indoor activities
Sauna
Pictionary
Card Tricks
Table Tennis
Play Station
Cards, Carrom, Ludo
Evening Program
Snakes & Ladders
Swimming Class
Yoga & Meditation
Glass Painting Class
Clay Modelling
DVD Library
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Waterfalls:
Thiruvananthapuram
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Turmeric
 A spice in Cookery and a cleanser of the body
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Silent Valley National Park
 The Silent Valley National Park , around 90 Kms in all was the subject of a state wide environmental agitation , to save the virgin evergreen forests from destruction, due to a dam proposed within it.
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