Kumarakom and Zuri: The resort at the stunning backwater stretch of Kerala

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Kerala is popular in the world tourist map for its amazing backwater stretches, beaches and boat race festivals. Being the abode of water bodies, in Kerala aqua tourism is in its full charm. Kumarakom placed on the Vembanadu Lake, is one among the topmost backwater destinations in the world. This place in Kottayam district is also famous for its mangrove forest, only16 km away from the Kottayam town and around 76 km from the Cochin Airport.

Kumarakom is also renowned for its luxurious spa resorts. Zuri Resort and Spa located in Kumarakom is the winner of the title ‘Best Resort and Spa Hotel in India’ for both the years 2007 and 2008. Zuri provides the best of the spa treatments in a calm atmosphere enhanced by the serenity of Kumarakom. The Zuri resort is also perfect for yoga and meditation. Maya spa of Zuri is the largest spa in South India.

There are special November packages in Zuri for just Rupees 9500 per night. Zuri offers a honeymoon package of 2 nights and three days enriched by Kumarakom’s romantic atmosphere, all in fair rates. The pool villa of Zuri is a good experience in winter season. If you book online you will get a discount of 5%.

Vembanadu Lake and house boat trips are the uniqueness of Kumarakom. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and the ‘Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary’ is a noted bird sanctuary in India. Being a cluster of small islands, the travelers will get a wonderful visual experience provided by the lagoons and green paddy fields of Kumarakom. The traditional cuisines of Kumarakom include delicious and spicy sea foods and sea food platters.

The houseboats in Kumarakom are not lagging in luxury. Four bedroom AC house boats flaunt the lakes of Kumarakom with delicious cuisines prepared to pamper all the senses in your body.

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