Welcome to the quaint village of Kumarakom. Framed in the awesome splendour of the great backwaters of Kerala. The bright shining sun dapples the endless expanse of the placid Vembanad Lake laced with an ethereal green carpet of paddy.
Lakesong Kumarakom invites the nature-lover in you to just be, to immerse yourself in the murmur of the lake, and let the gentle breeze loosen the knots of stress and tension. Here, natural water bodies, swaying coconut palms, seasonal birds and verdant foliage all combine to give you a rejuvenating experience.
This moment, when the destination evokes in you a sense of romance, is difficult to break away from.
Your holiday at Lakesong Kumarakom begins the instant you step into the airy front office that opens out onto a beautiful lagoon. Exquisitely decorated with intricate woodwork and paintings from yore, its ambience is made richer by a life size traditional oil lamp (karivilakku) with more than 300 diyas.
This expansive space is perfect to lounge around, read a book or pick a conversation with fellow guests… brief encounters that may bloom into lifelong relationships that could transform you.
Apart from wide open vistas of lagoons, Lakesong Kumarakom enthralls guests with a maze of walking spaces, little bridges, lawns and local architecture.
Lakesong Kumarakom is modeled on the traditional Kerala architecture using red laterite stones and red tiles. 48 Malabar-styled rooms and 20 spacious villas on the banks of the lagoons ensure a luxurious stay in the heart of the vibrant Kumarakom village. Let the breeze from the Vembanad Lake caress you in the open-to-lagoon verandas of the Ashtamudi villas. Delight in the cosy vibes of the well-appointed rooms in the Punnamada block, which is constructed using interlocking bricks.
Wade into the pool at Lakesong Kumarakom, under a canopy of coconut trees and plants. The pool area is a great venue to explore the authentic wooden architecture of Kerala at Oottupura, the restaurant and the banqueting space.
Indulge in the simple joy of fishing at the lagoons teeming with various breeds of fish. If you’re of a gentler make, feed them with leftovers from the restaurant. Lakesong Kumarakom encourages sustainable practices.
Toddy tapping is a traditional occupation in Kumarakom. Learn how toddy is tapped atop a coconut tree using animal bones treated with medicated ghee. Relish fresh toddy from a tapping pot as you watch it being packed and sent off to collection centres. Small country boats are available at the front office for a ride around the resort’s lagoons.
Pedal around the property stroked by the gentle draft from the Vembanad Lake. Enjoy your favourite book in the picturesque setting of the backwaters, with your feet dipping the waters of the lagoon.
A range of culinary options wait to tickle your taste buds at the Lakesong Kumarakom. ‘Oottupura’, the multi-cuisine restaurant serves up dishes from across the world; while ‘Konchumada’ is the seafood barbeque pit. Try traditional Kerala snacks and tea at ‘Kaappikkada’ and indulge in exotic wines and beer at ‘Madyashaappu’
Lakesong Kumarakom recommends that you also explore Kumarakom, the destination. At the heart of the village, there are numerous activities you can engage in, to make your holiday not just a visit, but an experiential sojourn.
One of the most revitalising experiences at Lakesong Kumarakom is an authentic Ayurveda treatment overseen by qualified doctors (vaidyan) and practiced by skilled and trained therapists. Eastend Ayurkshethra, translated as the ‘temple of life’, an Ayurveda and Yoga retreat centre within Lakesong Kumarakom, practises the oldest system of healing. Kumarakom’s humid weather conditions make it all the more conducive for rejuvenative or curative treatment programs.
Meetings set against the relaxing backdrop of the mesmerizing backwaters of Kumarakom are sure to be productive. The fully equipped banquet hall with sound systems, wi-fi and lighting can be used in full, or divided into two for smaller meetings.
Lakesong Kumarakom has two spacious lawn spaces that have proved to be unmatched for destination weddings. The waters of the Vembanad Lake and the numerous houseboats crisscrossing the lake form an unforgettable backdrop to life’s first moments together. More than 1,000 people can be accommodated on a ‘floating crowd’ arrangement with adequate space for multiple buffet and ‘live’ food counters.
