Backwater Retreat Kumarakom

General Information

Taking a breather in a rustic escape (Backwater Retreat is not a star property, It is a Heritage House) where you are able to watch the world go by at a pace you dictate? Here's how to do it? In a conventional cottage situated on the banks of the Kumarakom-Meenachil river, (which leads to Kumarakom Lake)with all the mod-cons you need. One of the best of Kerala cuisine accessible the way you want it. whether you're expecting Backwater Retreat to be yet another hotel, pub or a commercial kind of noisy resort with all the booze, bartenders or waiters, this spot is not for you. Here No noisy neighbours, no pesky peddlers, no noisy traffic. Greatly silent, peaceful and peacful ambience. All this and more less than 14kms away from the fuss of Kumarakom. Your hospitable hosts able to organise various kinds of boat trips to discover the rivers and lake in addition to suggesting activities in the region such as fishing, visitng spice garden,St. Aphonsa birth site and church, Aurvedic Body massage clinic. This Resort is the unique one which stands on the banks of the River described in Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize novel. The principal characters in "The God of Small Things'' are mentioned as spending their time on the banks of this river. Travelers from various parts of the world come to this site after reading the Booker Prize novel "The God of Small Things ". Distance from Kottayam to our resort is 8kms and 14kms to Kumarakom. Distance from Cochin International Airport: 91kms. The resort able to assist with transport. (Taxi,bus,auto & boat) Rain or Shine, Backwater Retreat provides you one of the best chance of enjoyig a break the easy, but amazing way, at peace with yourself and the world.