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Taj Garden Retreat

Kumarakom, Kerala
Kumarakom - Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad lake. It is a picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms. An ideal getaway if there ever was one.
Taj Garden Retreat - Taj Garden Retreat is 20 km from Kottayam railway station. Originally built by an English missionary 123 years ago, Baker's Bungalow, as it was then called, housed four generations of the Baker family. Set in rustic surroundings on the edge of the picturesque Vembanad Lake, the hotel has 22 rooms including rooms in cottages and in houseboats anchored in the lake.
ACCOMMODATION
22 rooms. All rooms elegantly appointed, air conditioned, with international direct dial facility, channel music, colour television with satellite programmes.
Standard Rooms : choose from rooms in the Baker's Bungalow (Old World), in the houseboats anchored in the water.
Deluxe Rooms : Old World room in the Baker's Bungalow.
Cottage : 10 rooms, including 1 Deluxe Cottage Room and 3 Deluxe Rooms facing the Pool.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Dining Room : Serves Indian, Continental and local cuisine. Open from 7 am to 1030 pm
RECREATION
Speed boats, row boats and fishing rods on request. Backwater cruises by Ketuvallams. Nature books and binoculars for bird watching.
Water Sports : Wind surfing facilities, water skis, banana boats, speed boats, row boats, kayaks, country boats available.
Ayurvedic Centre :Ayurveda treatments managed by the Ayushman Ayurveda Center, one of two well-known institutes. Facilities include an Ayurveda Doctor, trained Masseurs, and two massage rooms. Treatment includes 3 & 7-day rejuvenation programs, 7 to 35-day therapeutic courses to treat various ailments, and traditional Ayurveda oil treatments, steam therapy, yoga, and meditation.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
24 hour copier/facsimile facilities.
Car rental, currency exchange.
Doctor on call.
Activity Hut with indoor games
Fitness Center
Paddle boats
Row boats
Swimming Pool
Traditional canoe rides
Kindly Note: -
* The rates are subjects to change without prior notice.
* Indian Rupee Rates are valid for Indian Nationals Only.
* US$ Rates would apply for Foreign Nationals Only.
__2 Nights / 3 Days Package
- Breakfastand a Meal Credit of Rs. 3500/- per couple per stay.
- Choose one activity between one half day sight-seeing to Kottayam OR Half hour speed boat ride on the lake.
- One hour backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake.
- Trek to Bird Sanctuary.
- Use of paddle boats, canoe & kayaks at the lagoon in front of the hotel.
- Complimentary use of swimming pool, gym, library, table tennis and activity centre.
- 15% discount on Ayurvedic treatment/ massage.
- 10% discount on water sports, night fishing, dinner Cruise and cultural tours.
- Current taxes.
- Extra Person Rs.3000/-
- Extra Child Rs.2000/-
Cochin available at an additional cost of Rs.5500 on double occupancy per night.
# Compulsory Christmas Eve Dinner: Rs. 2500 / USD 70 per person, inclusive of taxes.
# Compulsory New Year's Eve Dinner: Rs. 4000 / USD 115 per person, inclusive of taxes.
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