The Water Scapes Backwater Resort is one of KTDC's prime projects. Though a government enterprise it certainly stands well in matters of customer/ guest service, cuisine, amenities and scenic beauty.
Nestled amidst the wilderness, lies the quaint town of Kumarakom whose natural beauty is legendary.
This has been fully utilized by Water Scapes Backwater Resort to create a luxurious haven for the tourists.
Location:
6 km from Vembanadu Lakes, the Water Scapes Backwater Resort is a KTDC run heritage resort.
It takes about 4 hours to get to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport from the resort and about 1 1/2 hours to Kochi Airport.
The nearest rail junction and bus terminus is at Kottyam, a 15 min drive from the resort.
Address:
Water Scapes Backwater Resort
Kumarakom North
Tel Nos: 2525861/5864/5045-46
Fax: 2525862
Website: ktdc.com
Category:
4 Star Backwater Resort
Accommodation And Facilities:
40 rooms categorized as Canal View Cottage, Lakes View Cottage and SuperiorLakes View Cottage provide an excellent eco friendly environment with a splendid view of the waterways in the surroundings. Located over 30 quaint islets, the resort offers a wide range of comfort amenities such as -
- Private bath and shower
- Satellite television and telephone with STD and ISD facilities
- Swimming pool
- Laundry
- Doctor on call
- Car-hire facilities
- Foreign currency exchange desk
- Travel Desk
- Conference hall
Restaurant:
The Pearl Spot Restaurant and beer bar cater to the guests' palate by offering excellent food. The multi cuisine restaurant has an expert and skilled staff who rustle up the most mouthwatering dishes in a jiffy. A beer parlor caters to the guests' alcohol needs.
Special Attractions:
The Water Scapes Backwater Resort offers excellent Ayurvedic Massages and rejuvenating therapies. The resort authorities also arrange for houseboat cruises on the backwaters and sightseeing trips for interested guests.
Tariff:
The tariff during peak tourist season (in Rs) is as follows:
| Superior Lakes View Rooms | MAP | 9025 | 10950 | 3225 |
| Lakes View Rooms | MAP | 7525 | 9450 | 2925 |
| Canal View Rooms | MAP | 6025 | 7950 | 2625 |
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AmEx, Visa and MastersLast Updated on 24 May 2011
