About Backwater Ripples
if
you are new to the traveling fraternity and don't know what to expect at the
Backwater Ripples, then you are going to be pleasantly surprised once you
land here. Backwater Ripples is a series of bungalows with a very friendly
and attentive staff. The resort is eco friendly place of stay for the
tourists located right in front of the vast Vembanad Lake. The architecture
has been deliberately kept traditional that'll sure remind you of the bygone
era.
Location
The resort is located only 70 km away from the Cochin International Airport
and 171 km away from the Trivandrum International Airport. It takes less
than two hours to reach here from Cochin whereas it is three hours drive
away from Trivandrum. The Kottayam Railway Station is only 15 minutes drive
away from the resort.
Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
The special water sports centre at Backwater Ripples is the ideal place for
you to indulge yourself whole heartedly in these activities. The options
that you can choose from are water scooters, jet skies, speed boats, sail
boats and country boats. You can go angling yourself or watch the expert
fishermen doing it and learn how the local people cohabit wonderfully with
the lake. The resort also has a lakeside Mandapam where cultural programmes
are held to help you connect with the culture of the state better. Other
recreational options are Swimming pool, Internet Cafe etc.
Sightseeing
Ayappara
It is said that the Pandavas lived near this rock while they were in exile.
A temple of lord Ayappa is also situated here. The tourists come here to
seek the blessings of the Lord as well as to watch the beautiful sun set
here.
Pathiramanal
It is an island sprawled over an area of about 10 acres surrounded by the
Kerala Backwaters. You can witness the rare migratory birds which come from
different parts of the world. The facilities that you can avail here are
ayurvedic massage, boating, fishing and swimming etc.
Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
The Corcon Bleu is a multi cuisine restaurant where you'll be served
authentic local cuisines sampled locally. The spicy chicken is the
traditional local favourite but that doesn't mean that you cannot have the
north Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. Other popular fooding options
here are the Lake Side Barbeque and dinners served while you are enjoying
your backwater cruise.
Lodging
You are offered about 34 separate air conditioned cottages and executive
rooms that are decorated in a variety of styles to suit every taste. All of
these are spacious which ensure complete privacy for you and your loved
ones. The amenities offered are modern and state of the art complete with
personalised service. The kinds of rooms on offer are the following:
Deluxe Cottages
» Lake View Suites
» Garden View Rooms
» Executive Rooms
Facilities
» Swimming pool
» AC Conference Halls
» Health Club
» Doctor on Call
» Safe Deposit Facilities
» Curio/ Book Shop
» Currency Exchange
» Travel Desk
» Water Sports
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