Kondai Lip Backwater Resort, Alleppey

About Kondai Lip Backwater resort
It is a lovely heritage resort with an exquisite front portion overlooking the backwaters at Ezhupunna. You need not rush through anything here for Kondai Lip is meant for relaxation only. The place still has that virgin look about it as if nothing has been disturbed here after the place was constructed. The houses are wooden which emanate an aristocratic feel and are all ancient as they are all more than a hundred years old. Constructed according to the principles of Vastu Shastra but the connection with the ancient period ends here as all the accommodations have been provided with all the modern amenities.

The resort is spread over an area of more than 10 acres of land and it is surrounded by shrimp farms with many cultivation farms spread over. Guests are also allowed to watch and catch prawns. It is partially surrounded by shallow water all around which are safe for canoeing.

Location
The Kondai Lip lies at the southern end of Cochin and northern end of Alappuzha district, thus enabling the tourists to visit the cities of Cochin as well as Alappuzha. Fort Kochin is only 18 km away from the resort whereas Alappuzha has always been a tourist's delight with the zig zag backwaters running through its area.

The resort is situated at the distance of 50 km from the Cochin International Airport whereas the city of Alappuzha is situated 35 km away.

Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
» The activities that you can indulge in while you are here are:
» Bird Watching at Muthukel
» Village Walk
» Watch traditional boat building
» Watch manual coir making
» Watch Toddy Tapping
» Watch coconut plucking
» Watch Traditional way of fishing
» Watch cultural programmes

Sightseeing
Fort Kochi
It is mostly inhabited by the anglo Indian community. The culture here has blended uniquely to give you a European as well as the local flavours.

Mattancherry Palace
The tourists will be thoroughly enjoying their visit to this Dutch Palace. They can savour the beautiful mural paintings that show the scenes from the Ramayana. The Portuguese had constructed the palace and gifted it to the King of Cochin.

Krishnapuram Palace
This is an 18 th century palace constructed by the then Travancore King, Marthand Varma, which has a double storied structure. One of the largest mural paintings can be seen here which is called Gajendra Moksham. The palace is easily accessible by bus.


Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
The restaurant at this resort is multi cuisine as it specializes in fresh seafood as well as traditional Kerala delicacies. It is by design that the restaurant is kept large and spacious to give the traditional Kerala feel.

Lodging
At the Kondai resort you get independent cottages, air conditioned and well appointed in traditional style. These are in fact traditional wooden houses reassembled according to the principles of Vastu Shastra.
Facilities
» Hot and Cold Water
» Internet
» Laundry
» Sunset Cruise
» Fax/ E mail
» Site Seeing Trips