Backwater Ripples, Kottayam

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