Coconut Lagoon is an authentic experience of Kerala and its backwaters.A celebration, if you will, of a land in union with its own soul. Coconut Lagoon is an attempt to capture the essence of the Kerala experience and then offer it in a unique setting. Before you is the great Vembanad lake, rippling under the vault of an impossibly large sky. Sunlight sparkles on her waters, tearing the reflection of a passing houseboat into crystal shards. Darter birds go about their fishy business. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary next door is full of raucous neighbours.

Timber Mansion

To a timber and tile mansion that seems to belong to this earth, but to another time. If you left the comfort of your hammock for a closer look, you'd see that it is an authentic reconstruction. Some of its timbers are 200 years old. One cannot ignore the excellent brass detail on the doors and the fretted woodwork on the verandah ceilings.

Accommodations and Enchantments

The Heritage Bungalows are compact independent cottages, set in lush lawns along the canals. The Heritage Mansions are larger, with an upper story defined by distinctive wooden ribs that resemble the sides of a boat. Most of these afford fine views of the lake. Beyond, on their own quiet section of lake front, are the Pool Villas. Peace and privacy combine here, with private pools, distinctive interiors and even your own little hammock, tied up front.

Restaurants

We have a multi cuisine restaurant (Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner) and Theyam - a Bar. Would it be immodest to say that the cuisine at Coconut Lagoon is justly famous? Paul McCartney (and Heather!) described the food as 'perfect'. Of course, international restaurant guides have raved about it for years, so it's always been a badly kept secret. Put yourself in chef Raju's expert hands, and you can sample Keralan cuisine at its most authentic.

The Ever Expanding Moment

A true experience is something that must include the body, the mind and the spirit. At Coconut Lagoon, leisure involves all three. If you're the active type, you can take a canoe out into the backwaters and explore this fascinating world just like the locals do. Or go fishing with one of the simple bamboo poles the staff usually have. You can even take a crack at water skiing. Of course, its nice to know that expert ayurvedic masseurs on hand to bring all aching muscles back into shape!

Ayurveda: Wellness Within and Without.

Coconut Lagoon includes a holiday for the inner you. Ayurveda , the ancient Indian science of health and longevity, deals with the well-being of the spirit, as well as the body and mind.