Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad lake. It is a picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms. An ideal getaway if there ever was one.

Taj Garden Retreat - Taj Garden Retreat is 20 km from Kottayam railway station. Originally built by an English missionary 123 years ago, Baker's Bungalow, as it was then called, housed four generations of the Baker family. Set in rustic surroundings on the edge of the picturesque Vembanad Lake, the hotel has 22 rooms including rooms in cottages and in houseboats anchored in the lake.

ACCOMMODATION

22 rooms. All rooms elegantly appointed, air conditioned, with international direct dial facility, channel music, colour television with satellite programmes.

Standard Rooms : choose from rooms in the Baker's Bungalow (Old World), in the houseboats anchored in the water.

Deluxe Rooms : Old World room in the Baker's Bungalow.

Cottage : 10 rooms, including 1 Deluxe Cottage Room and 3 Deluxe Rooms facing the Pool.

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Dining Room : Serves Indian, Continental and local cuisine. Open from 7 am to 1030 pm

FACILITIES & SERVICES

24 hour copier/facsimile facilities. Car rental, currency exchange and doctor on call.

RECREATION

Speed boats, row boats and fishing rods on request. Backwater cruises by Ketuvallams. Nature books and binoculars for bird watching.

Water Sports : Wind surfing facilities, water skis, banana boats, speed boats, row boats, kayaks, country boats available.

Ayurvedic Centre : A full fledged Ayurvedic Centre with facilities for massages, steam therapy, yoga and meditation. A 7 day / 14 day Health Rejuvenation Package is offered to guests.