Beauty is more than skin deep according to Ayurveda. It is the most obvious external manifestation of your overall well-being. It is the mirror of your physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Caring and maintaining the beauty that one is born with has always been one of the first initiatives undertaken by civilized humans. At the Ayurmana we help you follow this initiative with traditional herbal treatments like Njavara Lepam, Ksheera Dhara, Fruit Pack, Medicated Lepam, Aloe- Vera massages and other classical modes of beauty enhancements. Experience time-tested procedures, which are tailored to modern day requirements and lift you to a new high.
The 14 Days Ayurvedic Beauty Care Treatment Package is offered by Kumarakom Lake Luxury Ayurveda Resort Kerala. This award winning luxury resort is located right next to the Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, Kerala. The Luxury Ayurvedic Resort has one of the best locations in Kerala. The Royal Highnesses, Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, chose to spend the 65th birthday of Prince Charles at Kumarakom Lake Luxury Ayurveda Resort.
The Ayurmana (the place where all the treatments and spas are conducted) is 200 years old and had been home to Chathamangalathu Mana, a family of renowned Ayurvedic practitioners. The exquisite 'Nalukettu' or four-sided mansion had been transported in its entirety from its original location to Kumarakom Lake Resort and had been recreated with careful detail and expertise. Every beam, every wall of the Ayurmana pulsates with the historic powers of the oldest of sciences. And this rich legacy lives on, as the Ayurmana stands with pride as the renowned Ayurveda spa of equally befitting caliber.
This Ayurvedic resort provides Panchakarma packages, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation packages, De-stress Packages, Weight Reduction Packages, Beauty Care Treatment and Honeymoon Packages.
Modern age is the age of stress and strain and today's fast life though exciting is overtaxing. The holistic approach of Ayurveda tackles these hazards in its own natural healthy way. It focuses on the impact of the mind on the body, and vice versa. Carefully planned programs such as special soothing massages, Njavara Kizhi, Sirodhara, etc., works at the physical level to soothe aching muscles and tensed nerves. At the same time, yoga, meditation and Pranayama [breathing exercises] programs calm the mind & bring back the natural rhythm of the mind and body
14 days Ayurvedic Beauty Care package includes the Luxury Pavillion accommodation for 13 nights, daily yoga or meditation classes buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, buffet dinner and 1 sunset cruise on the lake every day. Kumarakom Ayurvedic Resort Kerala is a Green Certified Ayurvedic Resort, this Certification is provided by the government of Kerala.
After arrival and relaxation, you will have your first scheduled appointment with the in house Ayurveda Doctor where you will be briefed of the various ayurvedic procedures and fix the timings of your personalized treatment over the next three days.
The yoga and meditation sessions in the morning are held between 6:30 to 7:30 near the infinity pool where you can enjoy fresh air and the scenerity of the Lake and the birds. The Yoga sessions are taught using the traditional principals of Hatha Yoga.
The ayurvedic rejuvenation package included 2 massages/treatments daily one scheduled in the morning and one in the evening. Abhyangam, Pathrapotalaswedam, Njavarakizhy which last for 1 hour are conducted in the morning as these are a bit more intensive in nature. Steam Bath & Nasyam, Sirodhara which last for 30 mins are conducted in the evening as they are less intensive. The details of each of the above Ayurvedic massage/treatments are provided below.
Abhyangam
This general body massage that uses traditional massage techniques and medicated herbal oils which will rejuvenate and relax the entire body by improving the circulation of vital life fluids and through discharge of waste materials.
Steam Bath & Nasyam
This highly effective therapy eliminates toxins by stimulating sweat glands and by improving blood circulation. Nasyam involves introducing herbal medicines into the nasal pathway, which cleanses the sinus and nasal cavity. It also nourishes the sense organs above the neck.
Pathrapotalaswedam
Leaves and powders of medicinal herbs are fried in medicated oil, bundled in a muslin cloth and then applied over the body in a rhythmic manner. This massage is very useful in treating arthritis, muscular aches, inflammatory conditions etc.
Shirodhara
In this treatment a steady stream of decoctions or lukewarm oil is made to flow over the forehead while giving gentle massage to the head. This is very useful relaxation and rejuvenation therapy for the mind and body, and is very effective in treating insomnia, mental tension related problems, and some skin problems.
Njavarakizhy
This treatment involves a massage with medicinal rice called Njavara, cooked with milk and herbs. It is tied into a muslin cloth bag and applied on the body. Helps relieve muscle wasting and weakness of body.
Kumarakom Lake Resort Kerala is an ultra-luxury backwater resort in Kerala. The resort offers different kinds of rooms such as Presidential Suites, Heritage lake villa with private pool, Meandering pool villas, Luxury pavilion rooms, heritage villas with private pool and houseboat. All the rooms are built as per Kerala’s traditional architecture and offer a slice of ‘God’s own country to their guests.
The houseboats (or the Kettuvalloms), for instance, offer a hyper-local travel experience and an opportunity to relax on the still waters of Lake Vembanand. The resort has also been featured on BBC as one of the most luxurious destinations in the world. Ettukettu, its 115 seater restaurant, is a stately eight-sided mansion with two central courtyards. The restaurant was built by King Marthanda Varma as a gift to his martial arts instructor Edamana Kellamthat Gurukkal.
Kumarakom Lake Resort Kerala also had the privilege of hosting Prince Charles 65th birthday bash. The royal family booked thirty cottages for their staff and stayed in the Presidential Villa. As per the media reports, Prince Charles is said to have been mighty impressed with the resort’s architecture and serene location. So, the place comes with a seal of royal approval. The resort also offers concierge services that cater to one’s whims and needs in the shortest duration possible.
Kumarakom Lake Resort Kerala also has a dedicated fitness centre along with the business centre besides providing one with an option to indulge in various water rides and activities such as banana boat rides, backwater cruises, sunset cruise to name a few. The guests after the water rides can relax with a cuppa steaming tea at Thattukada, the resort’s traditional tea shop which has a reputation to serve tea in a rustic setting comprising of banana trees and more. The tea shop is also a place for lively discussions, and a meeting ground for the other guests staying at the property.
Kumarakom Lake Ayurvedic Luxury Resort provides various luxury accommodations which are a perfect blend of Kerala's traditional architectural and modern-day comforts. You have the option to choose accommodation with a lake view or the meandering pool view. You can choose a duplex villa or a villa with a private pool. Private pools are perfect for relaxing after the evening Ayurvedic massage.
The rooms, villas and suites at Kumarakom Lake Resort are a perfect blend of Kerala's traditional architectural charm with luxurious, modern comforts. Each is a careful reconstruction of manas, the 16th-century traditional homesteads of Kerala, with many such manas having been transplanted from their original locations and reassembled painstakingly by hand, plank by plank, tile by tile, to create the luxurious abodes at Kumarakom Lake Resort. The traditionally styled, luxuriously modern, open-roofed bathrooms set in small, aesthetically designed courtyards are a common feature to the villas and suites.
The Continental, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian and traditional Kerala culinary delicacies at the Ettukettu are a gourmet’s delight, but the reigning speciality at this regal restaurant is the ethnic Kerala cuisine with a slew of fragrant spices lending the cuisine its very own flavour. Specialties served include Syrian Christian Duck Roast, Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichathu, Karimeen Mappas, Appam, Thamarappam, Idiappams (string-hoppers), etc. Wide buffet spreads of various cuisines are also set here for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
BY AIR
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the most convenient airport, Kumarakom Lake Resort is a 74km drive from the airport.
BY TRAIN
Ernakulam Junction railway station (ERS) is the most convenient train station, Kumarakom Lake Resort is a 50km drive from the train station.
