Location: Backwater Ripples is located at Kumarakom, on the Vembanad Lake. The resort is at a distance of 70 km from the Kochi International Airport.

About: Backwater Ripples a Kerala themed resort is spread on 10 acres of lush green land with inland waterways at Kumarakom, Directly overlooking the VEMBANAD LAKE which is the second largest lake in India.

Vembanad lake is a strong bed of backwaters. A dream holiday destination, where you can have spellbinding encounters with nature. Watch a psychedelic sunset on a montage of clouds. Or the flying flurry of evening birds. Or just relax and enjoy the cool tropical breeze.

Accommodation:

Backwater Ripples offers traditional Kerala Architecture cottages for the leisure and the business traveller. The resort has 34 cottages and executive rooms in a range of layouts including cottages with a spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake. Spacious open air bathrooms are seamlessly connected to large bed rooms . Natural material such as wood, granite and marble create a feeling of warmth and luxury.

From the traditionally crafted wooden furniture, local nature paintings and ethnic handicrafts to the modern gadgets, the resort harmoniously blends ancient heritage and latest technology.

Stroll on the cobbled pathways linking the cottages with the central area listening to the birds singing in harmony while watching the greenery dance to the choreograph of the wind from the lake.


All the centrally air conditioned cottages have

• Satellite TV

• Tea/Coffee makers

• Direct dial telephones

• Refrigerator

• Hair dryers

• 24 hour personalized service.
   

Facilities:

• Swimming Pool

• Multi-Cusine Restaurants

• Air-conditioned Conference Halls

• Health Club

• Doctor on Call

• Safe Deposit Facilities

• Curio/Book shop

• Currency Exchange

• Travel Desk

• Water Sports Center

• Lake Front Barbeque

• Sunset Cruise

• Chayakkada

• Internet Cafe
   

Activity:

• Water Sports Centre

• Country fishing

• Yoga

• Village Walk & Organic Farm Visit

• Sunset Cruise

How to get there:

Distance:

By Road: 15 km from the Kottayam Bus Stand.

By Train: 15 km from the Kottayam Railway Station.

BY Flight: 85 km from the Cochin Airport.
 

Tariff:

Package Inclusion

• 2 Nights 3 Days stay in resort.

• Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner (MAPAI)

• Tender Coconut on Arrival

• ½ hr speed boat ride

• 15% discount on Ayurveda plus taxes will be extra

• 15% discount on Water Sports plus taxes will be extra

• Complimentary One hour sunset cruise in the Vembanadu Lake in motorboat.

• Exclusive cooking demo & village walk

• Use of swimming pool, Activity centre, health zone at the resort .

• Extendable on Pro-rata basis.

• Inclusive of all taxes.

Tariff

October 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011

• Check Out -12 Noon - Check In - 1.00 PM

• Extra Person: INR 2,750/-, Child :INR 2,200/-

• The above rates are not applicable for the period of 20th December 2010 to 5th January 2011.

• 12.5% Tax Extra as Applicable

Tariff

December 20, 2010 to January 5, 2011

• Check Out -12 Noon - Check In - 1.00 PM

• Extra Person: INR 3000/-, Child :INR 2,500/-

• 12.5% Tax Extra as Applicable

Exclusive mandatory Christmas Eve Gala Dinner surcharge on 24th December of Rs. 3500 for a Couple and New Year Gala Dinner surcharge on 31st December of Rs. 7500 for a Couple.
Reservations are confirmed against advance payment.
Retentions charges are applicable on Cancellations.
12.5% Govt. Luxury Tax applicable