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Ashtamudi, Kollam (Quilon)
Ashtamudi means, 'eight-armed', after the eight arms of the lake
The Ashtamudi Lake is the gateway to the backwaters. Located in
Kollam district, Ashtamudi is famed for its panoramic magnificent
views.
Kollam (Quilon)
is one of the serene towns situated on the banks of Ashtamudi
lake. Kollam is an interesting blend of rich heritage, diverse
cultures and natural beauty. It is the southern gateway to the
backwaters of Kerala. The place is prominent for cashewnut and
spices trade. The Malayalam era is marked with the founding of
Kollam in the 9th century. The later history of the town is linked
with competitions of Portuguese, Dutch, and English for monopoly
over Indian ocean trade routes and the goods grown in this part.
The resort offers
a total of twenty five rooms, spread across five chalets.This
includes three suites. All rooms are furnished, air conditioning,
tea coffee making facility, mini refrigerator and wall mounted
LCD Televisions with DVD players. From every roomyou have a beautiful
view over the garden and the lake.
The Kollam Boat
Club offers boats to cruise in the lake. You can enjoy a remarkable
backwater tour starting from Kollam to Alappuzha. You can see
the famous Chinese fishing nets beside the coconut palms, all
along the banks. Kollam was the port of international spice trade.
Thirty percent of this historic town is covered by Ashtamudi Lake.
The eight hour trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest
backwater cruise in Kerala.
The restaurant is
built in an imaginative manner on the shore of the Ashtamudi Lake
, providing a marvelous view. Chefs prepare culinary specialties
to the guest's wishes. The main food will be of the multi-cuisine
and ethinic Kerala origin. The wide variety of preparations both
vegetarian and non-vegetarian are available to please the gourmet.
There is also a wide choice of other Indian, Chinese and continental
specialties. There are specially trained chefs to prepare tasty
Ayurvedic recipes.
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Check in time 12 noon and check out at 11:00 A.M
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