Raheem Residency, Alappuzha

About Raheem Residency
Although the resort is situated on a seemingly nondescript Kerala Beach, this heritage home displays both Mughal and colonial influence in its architecture. Although the architecture may mentally take you to the days of British Raj, the facilities will not as they are as contemporary as they get. The house has been renovated with detailed personal attention. The windows are wonderfully arched, the rooms are well lighted, however, the elegance of the structure does not have that in your face attitude as it has deliberately been kept simple. The flooring has been done in terracotta, terraces are covered, all this in the close and cool vicinity of the Arabian Sea.
Location
Raheem residency is located on the Beach Road in Alappuzha. It is situated near an undeveloped beach in the city.


Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
If you do a little bit of survey of your own then you'll soon find out the swimming pool imported from France, or if you have that classic laid back attitude then you'd like to rest on the tree shaded terrace of the resort. There is a garden as well where you can simply laze in the hammocks. After you are tired of resting your body for too long (the duration will be decided by you), arrangements have been made for your yoga or ayurveda session. The best part is the relaxed hospitality by the guests as you won't feel more welcomed anywhere else and would be put at ease as soon as you reach there. You can always treat the beach as if it belongs to you as you are going to have a very easy access to the beach.

The other activities that you can indulge here in are:
» Coir Village and Handicraft Centre Visit
» Go Fishing
» Backwater Cruise
» Cultural Performances
» Ayurveda Therapies/ Massages

Sightseeing
Edathua Church
Legend has it that the worshipers at this church are healed from mental illnesses. This church, dedicated to St George, is situated only 24 km away from the city of Alappuzha and was established in 1810.

Pathiramanal
An island on the backwaters and very popular among the rare migratory birds from various parts of the world, it is situated between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom.

Bhagwati Temple
During Kettukazhcha festival hordes of devotees are drawn to this temple. The festival is usually held during February March.

R-Block
This place is famous for being among those rarer places where farming is done below the sea level.

Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
The rooftop restaurant here is going to get all the votes with the food being excellent although it scores somewhat low on the price front as the prices match that of the western restaurants. Well ... good things always come with a price. Especially the drinks served such as tea in their exotic cups, the greatly nourishing carrot juice or the glass of wine while you are on the poolside fill you up with a desire to return to the place time and again.

Lodging
The main structure here has six air conditioned rooms which are all very spacious having attached bathrooms. These are appointed with traditional Kerala furniture. There is one large hall which has a high teakwood ceiling, even the furniture is rich in the traditional sense. An outhouse which is a separate structure has also been refurbished to give you a two bedroom independent unit.