Hotel Taj Garden Retreat

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Sailing on a boat, relish the fragrance of this dozy little town. Kumarakom lies on the shores of the pleasant Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad, 12 kms west of Kottayam town. Loveliness of the place enticed an English man, Henry Baker, who selected Kumarakom as his residence and built a bungalow with a beautiful garden, acquiring 104 acres of land from the then Maharaja of Travancore. This beautiful bungalow has now been modified into the 'Taj Garden Retreat', a hotel with modern living facilities but still retaining the traditional old style. Kuttanad, the 'Wonder Land' believed to have been lying below the sea level, sprang out into the marshes when the sea receeded later. As a testimony to this fact, one can see large deposits of shells in the lakes here, that are usually found in the sea. It comprises of a number of islands in the backwaters and waterways linking the islands providing enough panoramic treat for the visitors.

Birds from all over the world flock at a sanctuary in their process of migration which is plentiful in south India. Kumarakom is one such place.

Azure backwaters, swaying palms, and floating houseboats. These are a few of the things that inspired English Missionary Henry Baker, in the late 19th century, to acquire land on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Today, it is known as the Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom.

Often referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom, it still maintains the beauty of its rustic surroundings. The 123-year-old colonial bungalow houses newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms, charming cottages, and quaint houseboats, anchored in the private lagoon. At this idyllic retreat, guests can look forward to practicing the Art of doing Nothing or keeping themselves busy with a variety of experiences, from nature to adventure, from culture to cuisine, and from rejuvenation to religion.

How to Reach :
Airport: 90 kms from Cochin Airport
Railway Station: 90 kms from Cochin Railway Station
Bus Stand: 10 kms from Kottayam

Hotel Services :

Room Facilities :

Attach Bath With Hot Cold Water Television Minibar Tea / Coffee making facility Working Desk Inter connecting rooms

Direct Dialing Telephone Central air conditioning Electronic safes Internet access in guest rooms Non smoking rooms

Food Types :
Indian - Continental - South Indian - Chinese.

Restaurant :
Baker Dining Room
Baker?s Dining Room offers relaxing ambience as well as a menu rife with ingredient-driven dishes from Indian, Kerala, and Continental cuisines. Karineen pollichathhu and kottayam.


Bar :
Sunset Bar
This lively bar offers a great time out.


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