Hotel Golden Water Retreat, Kumarakom

Recreation & Health

The panoramic swimming pool includes a cascade and is only the beginning of the recreational activities at Golden Water. Boating, canal and lake cruises, fishing, trekking and bird watching at the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, inhabited by avian of all description, some arriving from as far away as Siberia winter. All manner of indoor games has been laid on for the visitor. There are also trips to coir factories, nearby villages and the famous R-Block. R-Block is a 3000-acre stretch of land, once owned by the Murickan family who were the kings of the backwaters. The unique fact is that the land is actually lower than the water and, as in Holland; dykes were constructed to prevent water from flowing in.

Another interesting spot is Thanermukkam, the site of one of the oldest dams, built by the British to stop water from entering Vembanad Lake. Even today, the ancient locks are opened to allow boats to pass through. And every year, at particular time, seawater is let and the lake turns saline.

Back at Golden Water, regular cultural programs are specially organized to add a touch a local color. Ancient dance forms like Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Barathnatyam and Kalaripayattu are demonstrated by accomplished artistes. Kathalali is the hallmark dance of Kerala, in which the entire message is conveyed through nuances of expression and dancers' faces are made up to resemble masks. Kalaripayattu is the name given to the Kerala form of martial art, practiced by the warriors of old. Barathnatyam and Mohiniattam represent the traditional Indian school of dance. Troupes of musicians provide insight into the very different and haunting Indian classical lyric and melody. And once all possibilities have been exhausted, you can still the resort's handicraft shop, Kada, for souvenirs, or simply while away the hours in a hammock slung under palm and sky.

For those in search of rejuvenation, Hotel Golden Water Retreat is the ideal perspiration. Vaidyasala, the resort's Ayurvedic center is fully geared to aid travelers in distress.

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