Lake Palace is a luxury resort located in Alleppey at the banks of Vembanadu Lake, adjacent to the venue of the legendary Nehru Trophy boat race. It is managed by Water World Tourism Company Pvt. Ltd. - a pioneer in backwater tourism. Over the years Water World has been in the forefront of making Alleppey a hot spot in the Asian travel map.
The services of Water World is primarily in backwater tours offering a host of Houseboat cruises, speed boat rides and motor boat cruises. With the launch of Lake Palace, one of the finest luxury backwater resorts in Kerala, Water World has entered a new domain in hospitality with a keen eye on detail and a mind to greet every guest with the warm hospitality synonymous with Kerala's vibrant heritage.
Set amidst green vistas, vast blue skies, fresh breeze, towering palms and ever flowing water streams, Lake Palace captures every mood and nuances of a perfect backwater experience.
Facilities
Situated on the serene banks of the Vembanadu Lake in Alleppey at close proximity to the world renowned Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Lake Palace is a resort with difference. Spread over acres of excellently landscaped lagoon, Lake Palace is the very embodiment of the magical fusion of Kerala architecture with the western luxury and delightful comforts.
Nestled in a secluded virtual island, Lake Palace is more than a resort of stunning beauty. It is a virtual paradise with all its pleasurable assets; a place you would never want to leave.
The host of facilities offered at Lake Palace include:
Ayurveda Center
Multi Cuisine Restaurant
24 Hour Coffee Shop
Activity Center
Bar
Conference Hall
Business Center
Cyber Cafe
Foreign Exchange
Doctor On Call
Acceptance of Major Credit Cards
Water Sports (Speed Boats & Water Scooters)
In House Laundry
Tea/Coffee maker in rooms
24 Hour Room Service
Cultural Programs
Fishing & Bird Watching
Village Tour
Houseboat/Backwater Rides
Swimming Pool
Health Club
Recreation Hall
In room locker
Villas and Cottages
Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Riceboats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettuvalloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction. A ride on a kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
A house boat is about 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili".
Lakes & Lagoons has air-conditioned & non air-conditioned houseboats. The house boats have fully furnished single and double rooms with sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights.
Each houseboat has a three member crew - a chef, driver & cabin assistant. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavor with the local specialties; delicious local fish (Pearlspot - Karimeen) & prawns. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people.
Dinning
The multi cuisine restaurant at Lake Palace offers a unique dining experience in the serene environs of the backwater country.
The menu showcases seasonal delicacies that include Malabar Fish Curry, Kuttanadan Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichathu, Chemeen Ularthiyathu, Konchu Curry and lots more of mouth - watering dishes.
The Coffee Shop offers an excellent lake view apart from the round the clock services
Chinese, Continental and Mughalai dishes are also served at the restaurant in addition to having a vast buffet spread every evening. Room service, coffee shop, deluxe bar, pool side luncheons and picnic lunch are also provided.
Leisure
Lake Palce Rajadhani (Houseboat):-
Aboard the floating hotel. Lake Palace "Rajadhani" a resort in itself with all sort of luxury is the ideal choice.No holiday experience in Kerala can be complete without an exotic cruise in one of those lavishly furnished floating barges called House Boats (Kettuvallam) in the golden waters of the Vembanadu Lake.
The charming cocoon - shaped silhouette has been retained and the interior converted into an elegant suite, complete with bedroom, living room, dining hall, lounge bar and kitchen. It's just not the pleasures of gentle cruise on the golden waters that will delight you but a first - hand impression of the charming rural lifestyle slipping by in slow motion that will enrich you. Be a witness to the spectacle of the backwaters always maintaining a higher level than that of the palm fringed paddy fields on either side.
Day out Programs
Alleppey is the hub of backwater tourism and offers a gateway to wide variety of destinations. Some of them are:
Kuttanad
Alleppey Beach
Pathiramanal
QST & R Block Water Stretch
Champakulam Church
Chavara Bhavan
Sree Krishna Temple, Ambalappuzha
St. Sebastian's Church, Edathva
Nagaraja Termple, Mannarsala
Bhagavathy Temple, Chettigulangara
Krishnapuram Palace
Karumadikuttan
Boat Races
Alleppey is also home of the finest boat races in the world. One should time their visit in order to view these spectacles that bring alive the tranquil backwaters. The important ones are:
Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Punnamada - 2nd Saturday of August every year
Raji Gandhi Boat Race, Pulinkunnu - Last Saturday of August every year
Moolam Boat Race, Champakulam - Moolam Day of Midhunam (July)
Payipad Jalotsavam - 4th Onam Day (August/September)
Neeretthupuram Boat Race - Onam Day (August/September)
Ayurveda Centre
The term Ayurveda originated from two words 'Ayur' and 'Veda', meaning the science of life. In Ayurveda physicians classify a patients health based on the degree of imbalance of three doshas namely Vata, Pitha and Kapha.
'Vata' is that which constitutes bodily movement and activity. 'Pitha' is the entire biochemical process operating in a body and 'Kapha' is the entire physical volume in living organism.
At Lake Palace, Ayurveda is practiced true to its spirit and substance by a team of well experienced doctor and masseurs. Built in the traditional "nalukettu" style, the centre ensures 100% hygenic and dust free conditions. A host of Ayurvedic treatments and packages are offered at the Ayurvedic center attached to the resort in a tranquil and rejuvenating ambience conducive for rejuvenation and healing.
We offer all curative and restorative therapies in association with Sahyadri Ayurveda Division , an enterprise committed to provide authentic ayurveda. Specially prepared ayurvedic diet is also provided.Variety of therapies including Ayurvedic bath are at disposal to soothe and recharge your physical, mental and spiritual forces.
Conference
Activate big deals. Our spacious conference hall provides a healthy environment to gather for any occassion, let it be working out new business deals, celebrating corporate success or venues for business meets, conventions
Packages
Winter Packages
Validity: 01 Oct 2008 to 31st March 2009
(Except 21st December 08 to 10th January 2009)
Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days
Inclusions
Accommodation in well appointed Lake View Deluxe or Kerala Deluxe Cottage.
Complimentary up-gradation to a higher category room. (on availability)
Special welcome drink on arrival.
Cookies and Fruit Basket in the room on arrival day.
Meal on Plan. (MAP )
To and fro transfers to the main land (Lake Palace Jetty).
One speed-boat cruise once during the stay.
Sunset Cruise on both the days of stay.
Head & Neck Ayurvedic massage for a couple once during the stay.
10% discount on laundry
Use of Pool table for half an hour.
A happy hour for Alcoholic beverage between 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm (House-brands)
Complimentary use of in-house facilities like Health club, Swimming Pool, Paddle-boats, Rowing boats, bicycles, Caroms, Chess etc.
Extendable on pro-rata basis
All taxes included
Supplements
Extra Person @ Rs.3500 on MAPAI plan with extra bed.
Extra Child (8yrs to 11yrs) @ Rs.2500 on MAPAI plan with extra bed and Rs.1750 MAPAI with out extra bed
Compulsory supplement
21st Dec 2008 to 10th Jan 2009 (both the dates included) ,Rs.3500 per night per room
X?mas Dinner compulsory supplement
24th Dec 2008 ,Rs.2500 per person
New year compulsory supplement
31st Dec 2008 , Rs.3500 per person
Checkin 13:30 hrs Checkout 11:30 hrs
HoneyMoon Package
Validity: 01 Oct 2008 to 31st March 2009
( Except 21st December 08 to 10th January 2009)
Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days
Inclusions
Accommodation in well appointed Lake View Deluxe or Kerala Deluxe Cottage.
Complimentary up-gradation to a higher category room. (on availability)
Tender Coconut on arrival.
Cookies and Fruit Basket in the room on arrival day.
Meal on Plan. (MAP )
To and fro transfers to the main land (Lake Palace Jetty).
One speed-boat cruise once during the stay.
One hour canoe ride once during the stay.
Sunset Cruise on both the days of stay.
Flower arrangement in the room on arrival day.
One candle light dinner
10% discount on laundry
10% discount on Ayurvedic massage.
Use of Pool table for half an hour.
A happy hour for Alcoholic beverage between 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm 30% discount
(House-brands)
Complimentary use of in-house facilities like Health club, Swimming Pool, Paddle-boats, Rowing boats, bicycles, Caroms, Chess etc.
Extendable on pro-rata basis
All taxes included
Supplements
Extra Person @ Rs.3500 on MAPAI plan with extra bed.
Extra Child (8yrs to 11yrs) @ Rs.2500 on MAPAI plan with extra bed and Rs.1750 MAPAI with out extra bed
Compulsory supplement
21st Dec 2008 to 10th Jan 2009 (both the dates included) ,Rs.3500 per night per room
X?mas Dinner compulsory supplement
24th Dec 2008 ,Rs.2500 per person
New year compulsory supplement
31st Dec 2008 , Rs.3500 per person
Checkin 13:30 hrs Checkout 11:30 hrs
Maharani / Rajdhani
A/c Premium Houseboat
Inclusions
Accommodation in well appointed room for a couple.
Special welcome drink on arrival.
Meal on American Plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Evening tea & snacks
Two bottles of mineral water
One bottle wine on board.
Fruit basket & cookies in the room.
Inclusive of taxes.
JANOOS LUXURY
HOME STAY, Alleppey
(Validity: 01 Oct 2008 to 31st March 2009)
Inclusions
Accommodation in well appointed room.
Special welcome drink on arrival.\
Meal on Plan. (CPAI )
Complimentary use of in-house amenities like bicycles & games.
All taxes included
Accomodation
Lake view Cottages
The setting of Lake View Cottages will enthrall you no end and each of its rooms is individually decorated with a dramatic blend of old-world charm and modern accessories.
Each cottage features cozy lounge with mini bar, fridge, television, king size bedroom, en suite bathroom with hot & cold running water, 24 hrs room service etc. Every balcony at Lake View Cottage offers a unassailable view of the unruffled Vembanadu Lake where the traditional country boats & canoes cruise gently along.
Lake View Cottage is the ideal locale for those quiet and cherished moments when you just want to be with yourself in tranquility and peace.
Kerala Cottages
Kerala Cottages are designed in the traditional Kerala style generating an incredible harmony of nature with practicality. It's truly an architectural enclave with a fascinating amalgam of Kerala tradition with modern convenience.
Kerala Cottages has luxurious king size bedrooms, mini bar, television, round the clock room service, en suite bathroom with hot & cold running water, spectacular view of the pristine lake. It's an unforgettable experience of a lifetime reflective of the gracious hospitality of the landed gentry of the time.
It's a true mirror of all the beauty of Kerala in the cool ambience of a home.
Water villas cottages
The Water Villas, a showpiece of architectural elegance in the midst of the soporific private lake, are each a complete luxury cottage with the most eco friendly trappings.
A rare feeling of being 'afloat' in the Vembanadu Lake is generated in the process. Try your luck from the safety of your balcony and throw a line; probably you would end up catching a flashing Thilopia or a Pearl Spot.
Its facilities include king size bedrooms, beautifully appointed rooms with wooden furniture, en suite bathrooms, 24 hrs room service etc.
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