Kerala, also known as "God's Own
Country" is one of the most popular tourism destinations
in India. It's tropical climate, beautiful palm-fringed
beaches with pristine stretches of sand, the serenity of
the backwaters and the clear blue Arabian Sea, make Kerala
one of the most beautiful destinations in India.
Ashtamudi Resorts is a family concern run by the
owner-couple, who lived outside India for over 15 years. The
Resort is a dream-come-true project of the couple. The theme
of this resort is the re-creation of a South Travancore
Kingdom and the guests who come here will have the comforts
of a Maharaja to enjoy. The resort has been in operation for
3 years. While designing this resort project, they have
taken care of all the simple details which conforms to the
traditional living style of Travancore. You will see that
all the construction methods, including the interiors, are
typical of Kerala architecture, As the Maharajas used to
have, in the bygone days, personal Ayurvedic physicians,
facilities for full-fledged Ayurvedic treatment are
available in the resort under the supervision of a third
generation Ayurvedic doctor.
ACCOMMODATION :
The twenty spacious rooms in five chalets are all built in
aesthetic traditional and eco - friendly methods. They are
comfortable, with separate toilet and shower room in the
western style. Two big suites are in the two Queens
Cottages. On special request you can book the exclusive,
luxurious king’s palace. All rooms are furnished with fan
and low noise air conditioning. From every room you have a
beautiful view over the garden and the lake. The resort has
its own arrangements for power and water supply. Natural,
traditional building materials have been used in the
construction of the buildings. A traditional family – house
of Kerala called the Tharavadu has been recreated carefully.
It is originally, 75 years old. It serves as the reception,
management office, and also has a lobby with T. V. Room and
library. Evolved through the ages.
Developed through millenniums of research and study.
For total holistic health care, the natural way. By
returning to Mother Nature, and her bountiful gifts
BACKWATERS :
Backwaters are unique to Kerala. It is a network of
lakes, canals, and estuaries opening into the sea. The
backwaters are a self supporting eco-system teeming with
aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together
and are still used for local transport. There are almost
a dozen of such backwaters in Kerala of which Ashtamudi
is the second largest. Ashtamudi means, ‘eight-armed’,
after the eight arms of the lake. At one of the shores
the Ashtamudi Resorts welcomes the guests. Ashtamudi
resort is built on the Thekkumbhagom island next to the
bank of the Ashtamudi lake. It is so placed that
tourists can feel and enjoy the enchanting natural
beauty as well the rustic life in the village.
It is no accident that this it was in this village the first
epic poetry in the Malayalam language-Ramachandravilasam-was
composed, by the poet Azhakath Padmanabha Kurup. The village
also boasts of a 1000 year old temple and a 200 year old
church. History and nature link hands here to welcome the
tourist. Ashtamudi resorts is the realization of a dream. It
has been built in romantic and idyllic surroundings to
provide rest, recovery, and peace
ETHNIC CUISINE :
The restaurant is built in an imaginative manner on the
shore of the Ashtamudi Lake, providing a marvelous view. The
well-equipped kitchen is located in a separate building.
Cooks prepare culinary specialties to the guest’s wishes.
The main food will be of the ethnic Kerala origin. The wide
variety of preparations both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
are available to please the gourmet. There is also a wide
choice of other Indian, Chinese and continental specialties.
An exceptionally tasty dish is fish freshly caught from the
lake and prepared. There are specially trained cooks to
prepare tasty Ayurvedic recipes. ENTERTAINMENT :
A separate platform is arranged in front of the King’s
palace for various cultural performances. In the evenings
you may watch fishermen near the resort working with Chinese
fishing nets. Catamarans provide an opportunity for
exhilarating water sports. With a gentle breeze to aid, one
may sail around the Ashtamudi Lake. For non-sailors, there
are enormous possibilities. One may rent a boat to see the
surroundings of the resort from the waterside. A special
variety is a trip with the well and comfortably equipped
Ashtamudi houseboat, which can be rented for short or long
journeys. Walks in the neighborhood or to the village nearby
bring rich rewards in the friendly local people. In Kollam (Quilon),
the capital of the district, there is ample opportunity to
do shopping. For sightseeing the port nearby is recommended
as well. You are sure to find the most beautiful moments of
leisure in the scenic surroundings and in the well tended
and lovely laid out garden.
PLACES OF INTEREST :
Over 100 years Old Temple. Over 150 years Old Church.
Ancestral Homes. Coir Village. Snake Shrine. Chinese Fishing
Nets. Coconut Oil Processing. Birds & Butter Fly watching.
Oyster farms. Ayurveda Concoction Processing.
AYURVEDA :
Health is the axis on which human life revolves. A holistic
approach, taking the body, mind and spirit as a whole, able
to correct whatever is amiss- the sages of ancient India
knew this to be the only solution to the problems of health.
it is said that the lord Creator Brahma blessed the humanity
with the Brahma-Samhita. A part of the fourth Veda, the
Atharva, it is a treatise on the way of the nature towards
perfect health. It contains the eight divisions of the Ayur-Veda.
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit Word meaning the "Science of life".
Many herbs used in Ayur-Veda are fabled to induce eternal
youth and even raise the dead to life (like the
Mruthasanjeevani mentioned in the Ramayana) Charaka,
Susrutha et-al, who lived in the sixth century B.C. wrote
treatises based on which the present day Ayurveda has grown
as a medical and clinical discipline. Defying the onslaught
of the modern medical system inthe last century, Ayurveda
has retained its ageless appeal-mysterious, even magical-but
efficacious.
Stress is rapidly becoming an all pervasive ailment. It
needs more than the superficial treatment given to it. The
Pancha Karma or the five types of `sodhana’ therapy is more
than a cure for stress and strain. By eliminating the waste
products (free radicals) from the body, it tones up the
nerves, improves the circulatory system and has an
additional effect of rejuvenation and increasing vitality.
Stress vanishes and the body relaxes in tranquility. It
cures as well as prevents degenerative diseases, nervous and
mental disorders, paralytic conditions, different types of
rheumatism, dyspepsia, diabetes, obesity etc. Kerala has
contributed in a great measure to the development of this
therapy.
We are living in times of change. The present day life style
is pulling man away from the tender caressing and care of
nature. People are now weaker than their ancestors used to
be, and they are more prone to diseases. Here in this
Island, we offer you treatments based on our ancient wisdom
of Ayurveda and Yoga. In addition to Ayurvedic treatments we
offer you classes on Yoga by experts. Indian astrology has
renown world wide for accuracy. The efficacy of the various
corrective measures that it suggests are beyond doubt. Your
experience of Kerala will not be complete without meeting
the native astrologer. The Ashtamudi Ayurvedic Island has a
resident astrologer for personal consultation. We would like
to give you a brief pointer to the various Ayurvedic methods
of treatments offered at the Ashtamudi Ayurvedic Island
