Kollam, Kerala, India.

Ashtamudi Resorts is a family concern run by the owner-couple, Lekshmi and Venu, who lived outside India years. The Res for over 15ort 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, we 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

HOUSE BOATS: Catamarans provide an opportunity for exhilarating watersports. 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.

RESTAURANT: 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.

ROOMS: 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 Tharawad 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

OTHER FACILITIES: Swimming Pool, Ayurvedic Massage Centre, Dance and Music, Boat Cruise, Travel Desk, Doctor on Call, Ayurvedic Health Centre, Pury Water, Currency Exchange Facility, Laundry Facility etc.