Backwater Ripples is a land mark in the expansive Vembanadu Backwater Lake Shore (Kerala) - India. Spread over 7 acres of meticulously landscaped exteriors, the 34 air conditioned luxury cottages and executive rooms give you the best possible facilities the hospitality industry can offer. From the traditionally crafted wooden furniture, local nature paintings and ethnic handicrafts to the modern gadgets, the resort harmoniously blends ancient heritage and latest technology.
Created by a team of architects, designers and consultants, Backwater Ripples is truly a world class facility with unique lakefront features, and contemporary interiors. 'Vedasparsh', the fully equipped Ayurvedic Spa offers you the finest possible care during your stay. 'Arayannam', the unique houseboat with two fully furnished bedrooms and private decks can provide you a middle of the lake stay that will remain etched in your memory forever.
Backwater Ripples offers luxurious hotel accommodations. The resort has 34 independent luxury cottages and executive rooms in a range of layouts including cottages with a spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake. Spacious open air bathrooms are seamlessly connected to large bed rooms with king size beds. Natural material such as wood, granite and marble create a feeling of warmth and luxury.
Deluxe Cottage: The 'Deluxe cottages' feature balconies overlooking the pool, a lake with Jacuzzi and open air bathrooms are the ultimate in luxury
Lake View Suites: The 'Lake view suites' offer spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake along with a cool breeze wafting from the lake through the palm trees
Executive Cottage: The executive rooms are spacious rooms featuring open bathrooms and a Jacuzzi along with a distant view of the lake
Standard Rooms: The 'Garden view rooms' overlook the aesthetically landscaped gardens and the park and are ideally suited for the budget minded traveler
All the centrally air conditioned cottages have
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Satellite TV
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Mini bar
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Internet connectivity
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Direct dial telephones
- Refrigerator
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24 hour personalized service
Dining:
Cordon Bleu (Multi-Cusine Restaurant)
The Cordon Bleu, the resort's multi-cusine restaurant serves you authentic local
delicacies from the Vembanadu. Exciting and innovative menus offer you
the choicest North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes as well.
Lake side Barbeque
The Lake side Barbeque is the resort's open kitchen by the lake side where you
can interact with the chef and enjoy our Grill menu while watching the
sunset and the flocks of birds flying home.
Meetings & Events: Backwater Ripples resort enjoys the distinction of being the only resort in Kumarakom to offer an unbelievable 25,000 sq.ft of meeting & banquet space. Featuring a variety of designs including theatre, classroom and cluster style for groups of up to 2500 people.
ConclaveThe Conference Hall presents an attractive venue to conduct a corporate meetings or seminars with state-of-the-art facilities to meet the demands of the corporate world. An elegant ambiance and unmatched grandeur, with the best of modern technology and facilities.
Centre CourtThe Banquet Hall, seating 1000, is spread over 11000 sq. ft. This lavishly decorated versatile banquet space, with an enchanting view of the lake is ideal for hosting wedding parties, receptions, a themed event, or a regal corporate event.
TaproomA two leaf board room, Airconditioned board room and non air conditioned patio. Overlooking the vast Vembanadu estuary and lush green lawns, each accommodate 25 pax in board room/theater style, giving a classic touch to your business meets.
House BoatsArayannam, the unique eco friendly houseboat of Backwater Ripples has one bedroom with attached bathroom. This fully furnished self contained boat with full crew can take you to the middle of the lake where the still night bathed in moonlight can lull you to sleep while floating on the emerald waters of Vembanadu lake.
Other facilities include- Health Club
- Doctor on Call
- Safe Deposit Facilities
- Curio/Book shop
- Currency Exchange
- Travel Desk
- Water Sports Center
- Lake Front Barbeque
- Sunset Cruise
- Chayakkada
- Internet Café
Go canoeing on a traditional crafts, angling in the canals around the resort, trekking in the mangrove forests, bird watching at the sanctuary or water skiing on the lake.
Water Sports Centre
The Water Sports Centre at Backwater Ripples provides water scooters, jet skis, speed boats, sail boats and country boats for you to explore the vast Vembanadu lake.
Country fishing
Go angling or watch the local fishermen's expertise at the old art of country fishing. Local village walks or sight seeing trips that introduce you to the tradition and culture of the people who depend on the lake to make a living.
Yoga
Yoga can change your moods, your minds and the way you interact with the world. Experience a yoga retreat designed to awaken your mind and body at Backwater Ripples.
Village Walk & Organic Farm Visit
Guests have opportunity to interact with local people and get to know Kerala rural life from close quarters.
Sunset Cruise
Skim across the silent and still backwaters aboard our cruise boat will take you through a network of waterways to neighbourhood villages dotted with fishing nets with stop over for glimpses of rustic life in backwaters.
Swimming pool
If you feel like doing nothing else, take a dip in the refreshingly cool lakeside swimming pool and relax while catching a few rays of the tropical sun.
Mandapam
Cultural programmes and Theme nights are held at the lakeside mandapam where you can watch and learn the local tradition and ancient cultural art forms.
Vedasparsh, the Green Leaf certified Ayurvedic healing center at
Backwater Ripples is managed by a well qualified and highly experienced
doctor, assisted by a team of skilled therapists. Vedasparsh offers
several result-oriented therapies designed to unwind, tone up and
rejuvenate within a realistic timeframe.
These packages run from one to four weeks. It includes stay in AC
superior cottages, detailed consultation by an ayurvedic physician,
external therapies, internal medication and special ayurvedic diet.
Along with these we arrange yoga and meditation sessions.
Ayurvedic packages include:- Jeevaneeyam(Rejuvenation Programme)
- Raksha (Stress Management Programme)
- Medohara (Weight Reduction Programme)
- Sowghyam (Spine Care Programme)
- Sanjeevani (Body Purification Programme)
- Mohini (Body Care Programme)
- Yoga & Meditation