subject: Kerala Resorts - Home Away From Home [print this page] Kerala referred to as "God's own country" is a tourist spot which offers incredible variety of attractions. The state boasts of lush green landscape, the never ending backwaters, picturesque mountain peaks, and heavenly beaches making the place a holiday makers' delight. Since the influx of Indian as well as international tourists is quite high here, there has been a steady spurt in the growth of the number of resorts in Kerala, catering to all kinds of tourists.
Location of the resorts
The resorts in Kerala are typically located in a variety of idyllic spots, scattered around the state. These resorts are situated at the hill stations, near the beaches, the backwaters, the Kerala wildlife stations, in the sites near the dams, as well as near the historical places. Whether someone is on one's honeymoon trip, a family trip, or is a single traveler, Kerala offers wide variety of choices, as far as resorts are concerned.
General facilities provided in the Resorts
The Resorts can be in the form of luxury cottages, with a host of modern amenities. They generally have multicuisine restaurants, bars and coffee shops, and the rooms and the toilets have the latest, sophisticated fittings and infrastructures. Some of the resorts located around the Vembanad Lake do arrange facilities for boating, fishing and bird watching. They make arrangements for backwater tours and such water sports as speed boats and water scooters. In these resorts, there are generally provisions for doctor on call, and arrangements can also be made for taking a tour around the villages. The luxury resorts in Kerala also provide facilities for houseboats and backwaters rides. There are other important facilities like, round the clock room service, money exchange provisions, and confirmation of air and rail tickets. Some of the resorts also have arrangements for Ayurvedic spa massages, and do have gymnasiums. Most of the resorts generally accept the credit cards of major banks.
The plethora of these resorts, scattered around Kerala, offering high standards of service amenities, and food, make the state an irresistible tourist destination. There is immense Indian and foreign tourist rush, extending through all seasons. These resorts located in the different tourist spots, definitely match the international standards, and people do come back here over and over again, for the awesome experience they have. Thus tourism over the years, has improved quite a lot in Kerala, and has obviously been a major contributor towards the growth of the state's economy.
Kumarakom Lake Resort, acclaimed as the finest luxury heritage resort in India, is based on the serene banks of the Lake Vembanad, the vast stretch of tranquil, emerald green backwaters, in one of India's hottest holiday spots, Kerala.
