BACKWATER BEAUTY
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ocated by the backwaters in
Kerala, Kumarakom Lake
Resort is the perfect blend
of local tradition and opulence. The
resort is spread over 25 acres and has
59 heritage luxury villas and rooms,
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LIFELINES PICK
each recreated from traditional Keralite
homes and exuding a soothing yet
vibrant energy. You could choose to
stay aboard the exquisite houseboat,
which comes with all mod-cons, a
well-stocked kitchen and your veryown chef. The pièce de résistance
of the grand property is Ayurmana,
a 200-year-old Ayurvedic healing
retreat, which was once home to
Chathamangalathu Mana, a family
of renowned Ayurvedic practitioners.Get your ll of greenery and Kerala’s
backwaters at Kumarakom Lake Resort