The Vijaya Castle

The Vijaya Castle Sasthamcotta, Kollam

Welcome The Vijaya Castle Kollam, the erstwhile Deshinganadu, is one of the must see destinations in the Kerala state. The most striking aspect of this historic city is its Venice like association with water. To the traveler’s delight, Vijaya Castle offers a truly memorable out of the worls experience. With its three star facilities the hotel is perfectly located at Sasthamcotta, known for its fresh water lake

About Us:

So goes the saying. Surrounded by the sea on one side, and lakes and lagoons and verdant tropical forests on the other, Kollam has been,from ancient times, celebrated as an enchanting town that seduces travelers away from ay thought of their own homes. sasthamcotta the name of an important town in Kollam District steeped in history,literally means ‘the abode’ of Lord Sastha, one of the most worshipped deities in Hindu pantheon. Mother Nature has lavished her ravishing beauty on this sanctified spot. Sasthamcotta is the ultimate destination for those whoseek absolute pleasure.
So goes the saying. Surrounded by the sea on one side, and lakes and lagoons and verdant tropical forests on the other, Kollam has been,from ancient times, celebrated as an enchanting town that seduces travelers away from ay thought of their own homes.

So goes the saying. Surrounded by the sea on one side, and lakes and lagoons and verdant tropical forests on the other, Kollam has been,from ancient times, celebrated as an enchanting town that seduces travelers away from ay thought of their own homes.
sasthamcotta’, the name of an important town in Kollam District steeped in history,literally means ‘the abode’ of Lord Sastha, one of the most worshipped deities in Hindu pantheon. Mother Nature has lavished her ravishing beauty on this sanctified spot. Sasthamcotta is the ultimate destination for those whoseek absolute pleasure.

Location:

The Vijaya Castle is situated near the famous Sasthamcotta Fresh Water Lake, just 30 kms away from Kollam Town, and 110 kms from Thiruvananthapuram international airport. The breath-taking landscape,with lush and verdurous coconut palms and cashew plantations, provides an idyllic milieu for physical and spiritual rejuvenation. The only thing this setting lacks is the din and dust of metro cities.

From Air
Travel by NH-47 from Trivandrum to Karunagappally, which is at about 100 Km from Airport.
By Train
One can also reach Vijaya castle by getting down at Kollam Railway Station and travel through the NH-47 to Karunagappally which is about 15 KM.
By Road
10 Km from Karunagappally Bus staion

Facilities:

Other Vijaya Castle amenities include 24hr. coffee shop, roof garden restaurant, book shop, internet café, safe deposit lockers, Travel desk,Secretaraial Assistance, Laundry service, conference hall, Banquet hall, credit card acceptance and money changing etc.

Aquasserenne Resort

Aquasserenne Resort, South Paravoor P.O., Kollam

The Aquasserenne Resort, as its name implies, is a serene spot surrounded by a ‘water world’. This unique ecosystem, combined with the traditional ethnic architecture and warm gracious service on offer, make the stay at this 3-star property with 28 villas an unforgettable experience. Each Villa is an architectural masterpiece in which the time-proven principles of the ‘thachushastra’ aesthetically blend with the comforts of modern amenities in an eco-friendly atmosphere and heritage ambience. The wood works were acquired from dismantled ancient aristocratic mansions of Kerala over a period of 6 years.

It is part of the Tulip Star Hotels chain which presently has luxury class hotels in major cities in India. The chain is headed by the Ex-Chairmen of the Taj Group of Hotels Dr. Ajith B. Kerkar and managed by him and other seasoned professionals from the hospitality industry.

Accommodation:

State-of-the –art amenities which satisfy all the requirements of the modern discerning international tourist blend tastefully with the traditional architecture of aristocratic Kerala homes in the 12 Heritage Villas, 15 Lake View Villas and one Lake Mansion. Nestling under the green coconut canopies and far removed from one another, these villas redefine luxury in an eco-friendly atmosphere. Each villa is air-conditioned with lavish tiled/wooden floors, costly wooden ceilings, quality cane furniture, luxurious furnishings and spacious balconies overlooking the well laid-out gardens and the placid expanses of Lake Paravoor. From magnificently appointed bathrooms to satellite television and multimedia facilities, no detail has been overlooked in pampering the visitor.

Restaurant:

With an exhilarating view of the serene backwaters on three sides, the air-conditioned multi-cuisine restaurant, AQUAFONTANA, is itself a feast to the senses. From a traditional whole-spectrum and sumptuous Kerala Sadya (ceremonial dinner) served on a banana leaf to Thai and Country American gastro-delights prepared by a qualified executive chef, every morsel tickles your taste-buds. Scrumptious preparations of Kerala, Indian, Continental, Chinese and Mediterranean delicacies, served with a warm and gracious hospitality of unique finesse, will mesmerize you.

Organic vegetables grown in the premises are carefully selected for the vegetarian dishes. The Restaurant also offers high chairs, nanny service and kids’ menu on request. Prior reservation is advised for candle-light dinners and for dinners on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be at least one International Cuisine Promotion each month. A romantic candle-light dinner can be arranged on request outside the restaurant also – by the pool side or the privacy of your own villa.

CONFERENCE HALL    :
A theatre-style conference hall with a comfortable seating capacity of 115 people, equipped with all the latest high-tech audio and video facilities, embodies the ‘business-with-pleasure’ principle of the Aquasserenne. Corporate meetings, seminars, celebrations and other events can be turned into delightful memories. It can be easily transformed into a glittering banquet hall, venue for a dance party, place to play musical chairs or any such activity of gorgeous celebration or gregarious togetherness.

ACTIVITIES:

Coursing along the waterways in houseboats or country boats in a leisurely pace is the most popular pastime of the visitors. While moving on the backwaters, the village life unfolds before you without your interference into it, as would happen when you go by road. Rope weaving, toddy tapping, fishing, farming and animal husbandry activities, children playing in the water and along the banks oblivious of the visitors, etc. help you to closely study the places and people even without close contact. Watching the rising and setting of the sun over the serene expanses of water, with the wavelets glittering in the rosy glow and moving along the moonlit waters at night will bring out the poet in you.

Besides water cruises and watching the activities of the fishermen, you can go fishing yourself in the backwaters. You can also get out of water for village tours in the proximity, enjoy an elephant ride, engaged in water sports, drink in the sun on the nearby beach where the public are kept out, go on short trips to the nearby places of interest, visit a coir making unit and learn the process, visit a nearby church, temple or mosque, especially if there is a festival going on, which is not quite rare during the summer