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environment for the next generation. Rooms embellished with most modern amenities
like flat screen TV with optical fibre transmission, mini bar, tea and coffee making
machines, cold and hot water, hair dryer and direct dialing telephones. Central
Reservation: Emarald Hotels, Major Road, Vytilla, Cochin - 682 019, Ph: +91 484
3199618, 09526014441, Email: [e-mail], Web: www.emarald.in See
Advt in Page 233

Lake Palace, Thirumala Ward, Chungam
Alleppey - 688 011, Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.lakepalaceresort.com
Lake Palace Resort is a new level of exclusive luxury resort situated on the serene
banks of the Vembanad Lake. What makes it special is its close proximity to the world
renowned Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on the second Saturday of August every year.
This race of snake boats with around 120 boatmen in each boat is unique to Kerala.
Lake Palace Resort is the best place to watch this exhilarating performance while
enjoying space and privacy. The Lake View Cottages of the resort are right on the banks
of the lake, with state of the art fittings and an ambience to go with it. The Water villas,
exclusive to this resort are stylish traditional houses perched on pillars in the lake. All
the cottages offer all modern amenities as well as an opportunity to enjoy the sheer
beauty and tranquility of the place. Conferencing facilities are offered by the resort for
meeting of 10 to 200 people in halls best suited for corporate events. The Ayurveda
packages offered by the resort include Anti obesity or Slimming therapy, beauty
therapy, purification therapy and rejuvenation therapy and de-stress therapy. Enjoy
the soothing treatment of this ancient Indian Medical System at the well equipped
centre with trained hands to ensure perfect results. Alleppey, known as the Venice of
the East, is famous for its meandering canals and lakes and Lake Palace Resort offers
a variety of water related activities. There are backwater cruises in the house boats
without which no holiday in Kerala becomes complete. Fishing in the lagoons and bird
watching in the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist’s paradise with a variety
of migratory and other birds is an exhilarating experience. The resort is 159 km away
from Trivandrum Airport and 64 km from Cochin Airport. See Advt in Page 167

Punnamada Resorts, Punnamada
Alleppey - 12, Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.punnamada.com
Punnamada Resorts is nestled on the serene banks of Vembanad Lake and gives a
world of heritage and luxury club together. The divine ambience and the hospitality
here lead to a total relaxation of mind, body and soul. They have showcased and
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