The palace astrologer peeps into the future, casting cowry shells. Of all systems of astrology practiced in India, the Keralites Stellar Astrology is the most accurate and scientific. Mastering the palm – leaf texts thousands of years old and handed down from the generation to generation – astrologers practice their vocation, making accurate predictions, to the dismay of modern man.
In our Tharavaadu (family) house (a 75 year old traditional Kerala Home) we are operating the reception, management office, a library and a meditation center. Meditation in the yogic tradition is the best way to keep your mind free of all unwanted thoughts and stresses. Ayurveda is India’s “Science of Life” in which a holistic system of treating the whole body, for illness, apparently in anyone part of it, is practiced. Physical and mental healths are viewed as two parts of the whole treatments prescribed accordingly. Of the various Ayurvedic body and mind toning treatments, the Panchakarma techniques are the most effective. Aspects like “Purgation” and “Rejuvenation” are attended to through different Panchakarma techniques. We have a full fledged rejuvenation island which offers the “Science of Life”
There is an open restaurant with ethnic Kerala cuisine, strictly on the lines of principles of hospitality of typical Kerala Home. Mother is cooking. The guests are Mothers own children. Whenever they feel like it the guests can have tender coconuts plucked from the trees around, and enjoy a refreshing drink. When they feel hungry, they can themselves catch fish using Chinese fishing nets and cook it then and there. The Chef of the restaurant will offer optional menu to the choice of the guest, but we do not offer a “menu card”.
To the east of the resort is the Chinese fishing net, a water bed restaurant; adjacent to these there are thirty “Chalets” all of them over looking the Ashtamudi Lake. In the construction of the Kings Place as well as the Chalets purely traditional architecture is employed, including the use of the tharayodu (Terra –cotta floor – tiles), roof tiles wood work with traditional carvings etc…We have followed only eco –friendly methods of construction, using the materials we could find around and not in the least straining the earth.
There are enough numbers of speed boats and house boats to ensure the easy movement of the guests. The guests can either glide on the waters surface on speed boat, or strolling along the bylanes of the resort. A jogging track is laid on the water front of 200 meters. In the neighborhood, there is a 100 years old church, centaury old temple; the largest fishing harbour, sunset beach, ruins of Dutch cemetery and many more exciting spots are available for a change.
All the year around, numerous festivals light up life in our land, religious festivals, festival celebrating the cycle of seasons, myths, legends and the like. The festivals which are an extention and expression of those beliefs are a part of the rural culture. The magnitude of the festival tides over the minimal scope of the village life; such festivals that open up the minds of the people are a part of daily life. There are almost ten such colorful festivals a year, like Onam and thiruvathira; Kerala’s cultural main stream has always accommodated folk and classical art side by side. Even though high modern in out look and life style, the people of Kerala zealously guard their cultural wealth and Heritage. So do the people of our village Again you are not outsiders, or tourists, you are welcome to a part of our village community on festival occasions – like the scions of the same tharavad.
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 Queens Cottages. On special request you can book the exclusive Kings Palace. All rooms are furnished with fan and low noise air conditioning. From every room you have a beautiful view over garden lake. The resort has its own arrangement for power and water supply. In the construction of the buildings natural and traditional materials of Kerala have been used.
A traditional family – house of Kerala called the Tharawad has been recreated carefully. It is originally, 75 years old. It serves as the reception cum management office and also has a lobby with T.V.Room and library.
Food
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 the separate building. There the cooks prepare culinary specialities according 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 will please the gourmet. There is a big choice of other Indian, Chinese and Continental specialities. An exceptional titbit is fish freshly caught from the lake. There are specially trained cooks to prepare tasty food to medicinal Ayurvedic stipulations.
Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation
Real relaxation is possible only with a free disengaged mind. Combating stress is possible through the time tested methods of Yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic treatments. Ayurveda is India’s science of life. It believes that physical and mental health go together.
The Ayurveda complex of the Ashtamudi Resort is located on a separate ground by the side of the lodging in the traditional Kerala style. Around the courtyard are the treatment rooms, steam bath, and consultation room of the ayurvedic physician, Information room and room for preparation of the medicated oils and herbs as well as sanitary rooms.
After a detailed consultation the Ayurvedic physician prescribes individual treatment. The regimen includes Ayurvedic medication as well as recommendation for Ayurvedic food and medicine preparations. There are trained staff to carry out the Physician’s treatment. The packages of therapy are classified according to the purpose they achieve.
Yoga and Meditation
Ayurveda attaches great importance to Yoga and the Yogic practices of specialized exercises and meditation. Even in the planning phase of the Ashtamudi Resorts the owners had decided to build separate premises for Yoga and Meditation. Thus the yoga hall was erected, high above the Ayurvedic center. In between is the unique, built – into – rock meditation cave. In this cave room, where the day light comes only through a small gap in the ceiling, the atmosphere is tranquil, silent. Better conditions for rewarding meditation sessions may not be found. Ashtamudi Resort offers introductory sessions into Yoga and Meditation concentrating on the Therapeutic effect on human body and mind. These are given by a special Yoga teacher in capsules or packages.
Ayurveda Preventive Health Care Packages.
07 Nights/ 08 Days in Standard Room = 710 USD Per Person
14 Nights/ 15 Days in Standard Room = 1185 USD Per Person
The above Packages are inclusive of treatment, medicines, Ayurveda meals and accommodation
Acessibility
You can reach the Ashtamudi Resort from Kollam (Quilon) by car within 30 minutes or by speed boat within 10 minutes. From the Trivandrum International airport it is two and a half hours distant by car; from Cochin 03 hours. Another possibility is to Travel at leisure from Alleppey by ordinary cruising boat or by house boat.
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