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A Bench View of Vembanad Lake

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Kottayam is a vast network of rivers and canals which empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake inKerala. The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with a spectacular water regatta – the snake boat races. It is indeed amazing to watch oarsmen, at least a hundred in one boat, slice their way through the waters to the fast rhythm of their own full-throated singing.

Relaxing on a bench at Coconut Lagoon with a view of the peaceful Vembanad Lake

A Bench View of Vembanadu Lake

A Bench View of Vembanad Lake

Coconut Lagoon Bridge Reflections

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Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India is synonymous with Kumarakom and backwater treasures of Kerala in India. There are so many facets to the Coconut Lagoon experience. The heritage of the old feudal villages of Malabar, The vast frolic of the Vembanad lake, The shimmering waters of the canals that criss-cross the property, all these together, they become an experiment in ecological living that remains startlingly different. It is located hidden among the palm trees on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad, at Kumarakom, at the mouth of the Kavanar River. It is set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of these fascinating backwaters, and has been designed to give visitors an authentic insight into Kuttanad life. The resort can only be reached by boat.

A bridge over one of the canals on the property offers a photo opportunity.

Coconut Lagoon Bridge Reflections

Coconut Lagoon Bridge Reflections

Kerala Cochi Landing

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Landing in Cochi, Kerala.

Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600 km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It’s known for its palm-lined beaches and its backwaters, a network of canals popular for cruises. Its many upscale seaside resorts include specialists in Ayurvedic treatments and spas. Inland are the Western Ghats, a mountain range whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as abundant native wildlife.

Cochi or Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Its use of cantilevered Chinese fishing nets dates to the 13th century.

Kerala Cochi Landing

Kerala Cochi Landing