Royal Park

September 15, 2009 by  
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kroyalparkHotel Royale Park A Three Star Hotel, the royal accommodation in the Venice of the East – Alappuzha. Well furnished A /C and non A / C rooms with attached bathrooms , hot and cold water, cable tv and direct dialing telephones.

ROOMS
Well furnished A /C and non A / C rooms with attached bathrooms , hot and cold water , cable tv and direct dialling telephones

RESTAURANT
The multi cusine Family Restaurant serves mouth – watering array of Chinese , Continental North Indian and Traditional Kerala Delicacies that would tickle the taste buds of the most perceptive gourmet The Coffee shop serves traditional South Indian breakfast and snacks from 7.30 to 11.30 am & 3.30 to 7.30 pm

LOCATION
Hotel Royal Park is ideally Located in Y . M . C . A Road , Alleppey , 82 Kms from Nedumabassery International Airport . 155 Kms . from Trivandrum International Airport , 2.5 Kms . from Alappuzha Railway Station and 1 km from Boat Jetty & K . S . R . T . C Bus Station

SERVICES
Multi Cuisine Restaurant –› Banquet Hall –› Coffee shop –› Currency Exchange

Raheem Residency

September 15, 2009 by  
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raheemresidencyRaheem Residency at Alleppey Beach, one hour south of Cochin, is an 1868 colonial property which was passionately restored in a classic, Indian style in 2003 by a small Indo-European private limited company. It is now recognised by the Tourism Dept of India as a genuine Heritage Hotel of India.

Originally built by an Englishman it was the home of the Raheem’s, an eminent Alleppey  family, for one hundred years.

Expect an intimate personalised service that respects your privacy in a sophisticated Indian setting with echoes of the Raj

ROOMS
In the main house there are six A/C spacious high-ceilinged bedrooms with traditional Kerala furniture.Bathrooms are ensuite and include one which is open to the skies The large hall has a high teakwood ceiling which had been concealed for generations. The windows have glass shutters inside, wooden shutters outside and fan lights with the original stained glass. The furniture is rich and traditional.

RESTAURANT
Look out at the majestic Arabian Sea from your perch at the top of the spiral staircase. Choose from the dishes that have been prepared in Raheem’s bungalow for generations, like the famous Alleppey Fish Curry, Seafood Platter teeming with fresh prawns, seerfish and crab, Malabar Chicken and a strictly vegetarian menu with local coconut-flavoured vegetables. Continental food also available and on selected nights a special Chinese menu and Irish menu.

SERVICES
Tours and Travel Service, Solar-powered Hot Water, Airline Booking, Purified Drinking water and ice, Car Hire, Office Safe, Tour Guides, Fax & e-mail, Shopping Advice, Tailor Services, Doctor on Call, Film Developing , Personal Beautician’s Services, Newspapers & Magazines , Laundry Service, Mail Service.

Punnamada Resorts

September 15, 2009 by  
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Punnamada-ResortsNestled on the serene banks of Vembanad lake, Punnamada Serena Spa Resort welcomes you to a world of heritage and luxury to give a total relaxation of mind, body and soul. Spreading over 10.5 acres with water frontage stretching over a kilometer it gives you the essence of an unforgettable Kerala experience.

ROOMS
The interiors of one of our villa captured here in its entire splendor.Punnamada backwater resort provides excellent accommodation with a wide range of comforts.

RESTAURANT
Multicusine restaurant where an old limestone kiln stands converted retaining all its splendor.

LOCATION
80 Kms from Kochi Internationa Airport.

SERVICES
The resort boasts of a hi-fi conference room incorporated with a digital home theatre, LCD projection screen and all other sophisticated communication devices.Express yourself professionally.The aqua marine swimming pool is a major feature of the resort.

Pristine Island

September 15, 2009 by  
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pristine-islandA unique holiday experience,  in the middle of a lake, live on floating villas, dine on floating restaurant, the murmur of the wind, lullaby of the tidal waves, gazing at the infinite view of the back waters from the privacy of your bedroom. Perfect way to unwind, rejuvenate mind, body & soul, all these,  by leaving the minimal foot print on environment for the next generation.

ROOMS

Rooms both on land and floats.

RESTAURANT
For the convenience of our guests we have separate kitchen for Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian food preparation.Besides, our kitchen is equipped for Indian and Continental delicacies.

LOCATION
54 Kms from Cochin International Airport.

SERVICES
Assorted water sports, Backwater Cruise, Angling (Basic angling equipments, Bait etc. can be availed at the office on a rental basis).

Prince Hotel

September 15, 2009 by  
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alleppey_princeAt prince hotel we understand the aspirations of a discerning tourist like you,that is why we  take  much  care  to  set  our  service  to  international standards . In prince you will experience the royal grandeur  and  resplendence of  the  regal life-style of ancient Indian princes and princesses.

Our  Facilities  include   Vembanad  Resturant,  Thampuran  bar,  Durbar  Hall, Ovelroom,
Swimming  Pool,  Satelite  TV  System,  Shopping Arcade,  Conducted  Backwater Trips, Recognized Credit Cards, Licensed Money Changing Counter, Spacious Car Park.

ROOMS
Prince Hotel comprises of 36 tastefully decorated rooms; 34 air-conditioned double rooms and 2 air-conditioned luxurious, stylish suites. All these hotel rooms are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning system. Each and every room in the hotel is fitted with all the modern life sophistication that is of utmost importance for the comfortable and pleasant stay for the guest that includes television with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facility and telephone

RESTAURANT
Dining facility at the hotel Alleppey Prince include a multi cuisine restaurant that serves Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine

LOCATION
Hotel Prince is 90 km from the Cochin International Airport, 160 km from the Trivandrum Airport; 4 km from the Alleppey Railway Station; 4 km from the Alleppey Bus Stand.

SERVICES
Swimming pool, money changing counter, shopping arcade, backwater cruise, Kathakali performance.

Parayil Homestay

September 15, 2009 by  
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parayil-homestayIs a family home, nestling in acres of fruit trees, coconut groves and ambling pathways. Built more than a century ago, this is an elegant, traditional country home that retains the grandeur and history of an aristocratic family. Here’s where you’ll find antique woodwork, ancient granaries, and isolated attics! Ancestral stories abound, and so does the rustic essence of traditional kerala architecture…Now lovingly restored and unobtrusively modernized, the Parayil Homestead give you a look into the pages of its history.

ROOMS
Parayil Homestead is a gracious testimony to a way of life, While the accommodation is traditional and grand care has been taken to ensure all the requisites for a comfortable stay have been met

RESTAURANT
Home cooked Kerala Cuisine

LOCATION
Located in a quaint village called Ezhupanna in Allappuzha district, also known as the Venice of Kerala, the Parayil Homstead is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the city. But neither is it faraway from the city in terms of reaching there.

SERVICES
Take a walk, Go cycling. Feel the breeze on your face. Browse through the whole house and its collection of interesting nooks and crannies. Leaf through the numerous books in the library. Visit the 200 year old church, a part of the family heirloom, adjacent to the family home.

Olavipe Homestay

September 15, 2009 by  
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olavipeThis stately heritage home and its estate offer an ideal place for visitors to absorb a village ambience.

ROOMS
The house has four large airy bedrooms for guests – including a wheel chair friendly one. The rooms need no air-conditioning. The bathrooms attached to the bedrooms offer both cold and warm water options.

RESTAURANT
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are around the family dining table and everyone eats together. The food served in the house is mostly traditional Kerala cuisine and includes non-vegetarian cooking at lunch and dinner.The menu of the day depends on seasonal vegetables from the farm and village – and the catch of the day. Meal Timing Breakfast is normally ready by 8.30, lunch by 13.30 hrs and dinner by 20.00 hrs. These timings are flexible and can be advanced or delayed on request. Morning Tea/ Coffee/snacks There is a small pantry in the passage outside your room in the main house. It has the makings for tea/coffee. Kitchen is open from 6.30. The staff will be happy to brew either for you

LOCATION
‘Thekkanat Parayil’, nestles in a very green and unspoilt corner of rural Kerala. Set in the middle of a working farm, it is a house of openness and light, serenaded by birds, shaded by ancient trees and lulled by gentle breeze from the backwaters.

SERVICES
The area offers scenic village lanes for walks, quiet nooks for the avid reader and calm stretches of water to tempt you to oars. You can watch birds, go fishing or just laze and be peaceful!

Nelpura Heritage Homestay

September 15, 2009 by  
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nelpura Chackochan and Salimma would like to invite you and your family to visit our humble home called Nelpura which is located at Allapuzha district in Kerala. Nelpura means granary where paddy is stored and grains for the next season are preserved.

The Nelpura Heritage Homestay is a renovated structure adjoining the ancestral house of Mr. Chacko and family. The building showcases the fine features of traditional Kerala architecture and woodcarving. Dates back around 150 years, the Homestay rooms made mostly with seasoned timber, still retain their original grandeur.

What makes Nelpura Heritage Homestay special and unique is the serene dignity it gains from the proximity of a happy home. It is an ideal long-stay retreat for writers and artists. It also makes for unforgettable holidaying in communion with a rustic world.

ROOMS
The Nelpura Heritage Homestay has 3 Executive Deluxe rooms (Air Conditioned and Non Air conditioned), each with en-suite modernized bathrooms.

RESTAURANT
Homely Kerala cuisine. Guests join the family for dinner at the main dining hall or have meals at their convenient timings. Meal Plan: AP – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Guests can make and serve themselves tea/coffee at the kitchenette in the heritage home.

LOCATION

Nelpura Heritage Homestay is located at the epicenter of Alleppey backwaters, popularly known as Kuttanad. This fabulous outskirt of Alappuzha town is a haven of peace and tranquility. Turn wheresoever, you see the resplendent glory of a pristine countryside. Vast stretches of paddy fields, and intricate network of navigable lake, lagoons, canals, and rivers fringed by coconut groves lend an ambience of unmatched freshness and serenity to this region. Known in the past as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kerala,’ Kuttanad has now gained international reputation as a backwater tourist center attracting thousands of tourists every year. Dominated mostly by an agrarian population, Kuttanad is noted for its farming below sea level. This region is also frequented by a variety of migrating birds. Moncompu, the village in Kuttanadu where the Home stay is located is hardly 12 kms away from the town, and is accessible by water as well as road transport.

SERVICES
Telephone (Land phone and Mobile) and the Internet facilities are available at Nelpura Heritage homestay To make the stay their stay at Nelpura a thrilling experience, guests have ample opportunities to engage in various activities… Villgae walk,country boat cruise through backwaters, canone rides through small canals, visit to ancient temples and churches,cycling. Traditional Kerala dance forms like Kathakali, Ottan Thullal , Mohiniyattam etc and Classical Indian Musical Performances can be arranged at the homestay on prior request from the guests. Mehandi: Women guests, on request, get a chance to learn Henna designs on palms. Kerala Dress: Opportunity to purchase and try traditional Kerala clothing. The fishpond adjoining the homestay is ideal for angling.

Lake Palace , Alleppey

September 15, 2009 by  
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lake-palace-resortLake Palace is a luxury resort located in Alleppey at the banks of Vembanadu Lake, adjacent to the venue of the legendary Nehru Trophy boat race.Set amidst green vistas, vast blue skies, fresh breeze, towering palms and ever flowing water streams, Lake Palace captures every mood and nuances of a perfect backwater experience.

ROOMS
Each cottage features cozy lounge with mini bar, fridge, television, king size bedroom, en suite bathroom with hot & cold running water, 24 hrs room service etc. Every balcony at Lake View Cottage offers a unassailable view of the unruffled Vembanadu Lake where the traditional country boats & canoes cruise gently along.

RESTAURANT
The multi cuisine restaurant at lake Palace offers a unique dining experience in the serene environs of the backwater country. The menu showcases seasonal delicacies that include Malabar Fish Curry, Kuttanadan Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichathu, Chemeen Ularthiyathu, Konchu Curry and lots more of mouth – watering dishes. Chinese, Continental and Mughalai dishes are also served at the restaurant in addition to having a vast buffet spread every evening. Room service, coffee shop, pool side luncheons and picnic lunch are also provided.

LOCATION
Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala, with a large network of inland canals earning it the Sorbiquet ‘Venice of the east’. These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast.

Even today it retains its charm as the center for Coir carpet industries and prawn farming. Alleppey, the nerve center of backwater tourism is known for its spectacular snake – boat races held on the second Saturday of August, every year. This competition – the Nehru Trophy Boat Race takes its name from India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who inaugurated in 1952. It is excitement all around as snake – boats , each manned by over a hundred oarsmen, cut through the waters like wind. The event is a tremendous success with tourists and the local population alike.

The boat cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey gives one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc., which remains more or less unchanged over the years.

With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.

A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. A land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

SERVICES
Ayurveda Center, Multi Cuisine Restaurant, 24 Hour Coffee Shop, Activity Center, Bar, Conference Hall, Business Center, Cyber Cafe, Foreign Exchange, Doctor On Call, Acceptance of Major Credit Cards, Water Sports (Speed Boats & Water Scooters), In House Laundry, 24 Hour Room Service, Cultural Programs, Fishing & Bird Watching, Village Tour, Houseboat/Backwater Rides, Swimming Pool.

Kondai Lip

September 15, 2009 by  
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Nestled in an idyllic location partially surrounded by water, in Kondai Lipkondai lip backwater resort one can experience the rustic life of the backwater regions of Kerala. Traditional wooden houses more than 100 years old were taken apart and reassembled using principles of Vastu Shastra and linked with modern amenities. Here family, friends and couples can share a dream vacation.

ROOMS
Independent cottages, air conditioned and well appointed in traditional style. These are in fact traditional wooden houses reassembled according to the principles of Vastu Shastra.

RESTAURANT
The restaurant is spaciously built in the Kerala style with all delicious Kerala delicacies and other cuisines.

LOCATION
The Kondai Lip lies at the southern end of Cochin and northern end of Alappuzha district, thus enabling the tourists to visit the cities of Cochin as well as Alappuzha. Fort Kochin is only 18 km away from the resort whereas Alappuzha has always been a tourist’s delight with the zig zag backwaters running through its area. The resort is situated at the distance of 50 km from the Cochin International Airport whereas the city of Alappuzha is situated 35 km away.

SERVICES
Kerala Cuisine Restaurant Boating Fishing Sight seeing Internet Connectivity Laundry

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