Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom - A CGH Earth Experience

Welcome to a little piece of untouched Kerala in Kumarakom, at Coconut Lagoon, a CGH Earth experience, where elegant traditions are upheld with joy and respect. Travel by boat to get here, stay in traditional style pool villas with the backwaters on one side and paddy fields and fish ponds on the other. Experience the vast frolic of the Vembanad lake, the shimmering waters of the canals that criss-cross the property and indulge in the flavours of Kerala. The space The distinctive architecture of the space has its own tales to tell. Some of these mansions are over 150 years old, and were transplanted here, beam by beam, timber by timber, from the old houses of the county that had fallen to ruin. Each time you visit, you're quite likely to have a different experience, not just outside your room but in it too. Every piece of furniture has been meticulously chosen to give our interiors an individual look. Villas will have different beds, cupboards and chests of drawers that we've sourced, not from a store but slowly, from traditional homes and of course, the famed craftsmen of the region. Furnishings too rely on local materials, offset with linen, rough-woven cotton and other natural fabrics. Heal thyself Let the resort's Ayurvedic doctors recommend massages that work you into glowing health. Yoga and Meditation Every morning at 7.00am , try a yoga class under the guidance of an expert yoga master at the open air platform yoga centre. At 6.00pm we have a daily meditation & Pranayama session at the same venue. Kalarippayattu Practice (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) Deft movements, grace and swordplay combine in the traditional martial art form of Kerala. Bird Watching, Butterfly garden and Dragon Fly watching Butterflies are one of the most fascinating creatures in nature. Take a trip around the property with a naturalists to see the profusion of flora and fauna on display. Games Table Tennis, Badminton and Carrom can bring the guests and the staff for an evening match. Rackets, shuttle corks and tennis balls are available at the reception. Library A diverse selection of holiday reading in multiple languages. Cooking Demonstration Keen on learning some magic from the chef? Our experts share some of the secrets of traditional Kerala vegetarian and seafood cooking. Sunset Cruise A very special cruise in a beautifully restored Kettuvallam, An extraordinary stillness descends over the Vembanad as the sun, a vivid orange orb in its final few moments, slips rapidly below the horizon. Interact with flora and fauna Explore the Vembanad biosphere and go bird-watching with a naturalist. Catch a glimpse of the endangered Vechoor cows. Other things to note Things to do • Explore life on the backwaters • Visit the bird sanctuary and farms • Learn to cook with spices