Overview
Coconut Lagoon is a CGH Earth Group Enterprise or a Casino Group located at Kumarakom and backwater treasures of Kerala in India. The resort is engulfed with the palm trees on the eastern shores of Lake Vembanad, at Kumarakom leading to the Kavanar River. Set on a forlorn coconut plantation, in the heart of these fascinating backwaters, the resort ha been designed for an authentic insight into Kuttanad life.
The resort is accessible only by the boat. A ferry leaves from one of several "mainland" boarding points at fixed intervals throughout the day, the closest of them being Kumarakom.
Coconut Lagoon consists of a Bungalow Accommodation and AC cottage. An Ayurvedic Massage Centre, Multi-cuisine Restaurant and the Swimming Pool renders an attractive look. An enchanting view of the Vembanad lake with a serene ambience makes it a favourite destination for overseas guests.
It is located about 78 kms from Cochin and 10 kms from Kottayam.
Ethnic and internal cuisines served here render that exotic feel within the well decorated coconut lagoon.
Ayurvedic Treatments
A plethora of magical Ayurvedic massages by expert masseurs have the inherent quality to treat any kind of chronic ailment. Symptoms of any disease is cured by the qualified resident staff of the dispensary through apt treatment. Under the guidance of an expert physician, the Coconut Lagoon offers the following therapies:
- Sirovasthi : A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.
- Dhara : A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated butter milk poured on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems. Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or according to condition.
- Njavarakizhy : A treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of medicated rice concocations. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.
- Pizhichil : A special kind of massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.
- Massage-General : The body ts massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves circulation and restores energy and vigour.
- Nasyam : A variety of herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.
- Medicated Steam Bath : The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.
- Udvarthanam : A massage with herbal powders. Good for obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according condition.
Accommodation
The Coconut Lagoon Ayurvedic Resort consists of small individual cottages known as Tharavadu, and bungalows constructed in primitive Kerala style architecture. Coconut Lagoon provides three kinds of accommodation namely Heritage Bungalows, Heritage Mansions and Private pool villas. The Heritage Mansions consists of two floors. The upstairs bedroom gallery display an awesome view of Lake Vembanad. The remaining two types of accommodation are much more compact and single-level cottages. Furnished with jack woods, they conserve the originality of family homes. The marvellous wooden carvings with terracotta-tiled floors exhibit that magical appeal.
Apart from their varying configuration, some of the air-conditioned units are built in modern replicas incorporating the fragments of old architecture.
Leisure Activities
The following leisure activities form a source of recreation to the visitors of coconut lagoon:
Backwater Cruises
A relaxing boat trip through the maze of canals adjacent to Coconut Lagoon is a fascinating experience, and a delightful way to get a closer look at life in the backwaters.
Sunset Cruise
There can be few better ways to adjust to the pace of backwater life than to spend the fading hours of the afternoon just watching the sun go down.
Facilities
Some facilities of the resort include:
Ayurveda Treatment Centre, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Water Sports, Swimming Pool, Bird Watching, Country Canoe Expeditions, Fishing Expedition, Sunset Cruise, Village Expeditions and Cultural Programmes.
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