The resort takes you back to 1881 when Baker’s family who are considered the founders of modern Kumarakom set up their residence here. The original bungalow still stands gracefully on the shore of a beautiful lagoon welcoming guests on its historical corridors while the rest of the facilities are distributed across the sprawling grounds most of which are interspersed with century-old trees, water bodies and home to many rare species of animals with the Kumarakom bird sanctuary being only next door.
As a homage to its origins, the resort retains its colonial character in its design, styling, and other appointments including artifacts, attire, and décor. The cuisine is a generous mix of Taj signature dishes, comfort food, and location inspired farm and backwaters cuisine. As a resort that is relatively small in size, guests get a feel of understated luxury, a soothing opulence, and personalized attention from the team.
While the overwhelming impression of the “estate-resort” is that of a calm and relaxing holiday, professionally managed activities from a zip line or a kayaking lesson or a conducted village cycling tour to options of moonlight rafting or houseboats for overnight stays and lunch cruises are carefully interspersed into the stay so that those who seek a little bit of thrill are not going back disappointed.
No Taj holiday is complete without a spa sojourn and at Kumarakom, it’s no different. The Jiva Spa here has its root as a half-century old Ayurveda center that has played host to several statesmen and managed by a qualified Ayurveda doctor even today in the role of the Wellness Manager.
Address:
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala
1/404, Kumarakom, Kavanattinkara, Kottayam, Kerala 686566, India,
Shertallai,
India