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Explore Nature’s hidden gems while staying at Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom, Kerala

By Jeelani MN Sree Gokulam Hotels & Resorts, a prominent name in India’s hospitality sector, dates back to the year 1968. Since, its humble beginnings in Mylapore over four decades ago, Gokulam has grown exponentially, branching itself across 18 hotels and resorts across iconic cities and towns in Southern India. Today, Gokulam Hotels and Resorts boasts of some of the best addresses in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom is located on the picturesque fringes of Vembanad lake, surrounded by a green cover that Kerala is blessed with. It brings together nature and heritage to create an unforgettable luxury experience. Overlooking placid backwaters and the palms swaying beyond, the resort exudes inspiration from every corner. The stunning rooms and villas at the resort pay homage to the rich architecture and unique aesthetics of Kerala. The designs, decor and artefacts at Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa stay true to the roots of Kumarakom. The facilities offered at this 5-star resort in Kumarakom are splendid and help the holidayer unwind peacefully. The accommodations, the pools, the spa, the restaurant and the lounging spaces, are interspersed beautifully amidst century-old trees and the watery landscape, creating a sanctuary where you can unwind in bliss! Kumarakom, a backwater haven in God’s Own Country, offers a different kind of experience. Boats canoeing across the idyllic Vembanad Lake and crisscrossing canals are

a common sight here. Just two hours away from the Cochin International Airport, Kumarakom is a perfect getaway destination where leisure seekers will find solace in its enchanting, dream-like sceneries, and a blissful experience. The rooms and villas at Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom are designed for luxury. Its aesthetics are recognition of Kerala’s rich heritage, while modernity comes in the form of comfortably cushioned furniture, plush sheets and drapery, contemporary amenities and fine service. This resort in Kumarakom offers 69 rooms and 17 villas across 7 different categories. The culinary treats offered at the resort, will delight your taste buds with an array of delicacies at the multi-cuisine restaurant. Brimming with flavours from authentic Kerala cuisine to North-Indian, Pan-Asian and continental, and supreme delicacies await you at this restaurant. The seafood delicacies that this coastal belt is well known, and are prepared with the freshest catches. The regional favourites are served with a gourmet touch by the chefs at the fine-dining restaurant in Kumarakom. They also put out a lavish spread for breakfast. Guests can also order from a carefully-curated room-service menu, and enjoy dining in the comfort of their rooms. Who would not like to host their special events at this picturesque resort, they have three event spaces with the capacity to host up to 300 guests. Sabari - banquet hall for meetings and events, offers state-ofthe-art audio-visual equipment and on-site experts. It can accommodate a total of 170 guests. The Lakefront Lawn, one of the most beautiful venues in Kumarakom for private functions and destination weddings can host up to 300 guests. The second lawn, nestled amidst dazzling gardens and swaying palms, is ideal for weddings, large corporate events and private parties. It can host up to 200 guests. To rejuvenate and detox, indulge in Ayurveda at the Elysium Spa. A holiday is incomplete until one has completely uplifted and detoxed from the city blues. Elysium Spa offers authentic ayurveda therapies, massages and treatments to rejuvenate the body as well as the mind. Energising and entrancing experiences that are designed to uplift your body and mind. If you are a gym buff, they have a fully equipped gym, to keep up with your fitness in the midst of nature and de-stress completely without having to work very hard. Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom, will uplift your mood and create splendid experience for you and your loved ones. Pack your bags and head to the serene side of nature.

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Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom

Athikkalam, Ammankari Road, Kumarakom, Kerala-686563 Tel: +91 92 8800 3330 Email: rsv.kmk@gokulamhotels.com