Backwater Ripples a Kerala themed resort is spread on 10 acres of lush green land with inland waterways at Kumarakom, Directly overlooking the VEMBANAD LAKE which is the second largest lake in India. Vembanad lake is a strong bed of backwaters.

A dream holiday destination, where you can have spellbinding encounters with nature. Watch a psychedelic sunset on a montage of clouds. Or the flying flurry of evening birds. Or just relax and enjoy the cool tropical breeze.

Backwater Ripples offers traditional Kerala Architecture cottages for the leisure and the business traveller. The resort has 34 cottages and executive rooms in a range of layouts including cottages with a spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake. Spacious open air bathrooms are seamlessly connected to large bed rooms . Natural material such as wood, granite and marble create a feeling of warmth and luxury.

From the traditionally crafted wooden furniture, local nature paintings and ethnic handicrafts to the modern gadgets, the resort harmoniously blends ancient heritage and latest technology.

Stroll on the cobbled pathways linking the cottages with the central area listening to the birds singing in harmony while watching the greenery dance to the choreograph of the wind from the lake.

Traditionally built, the hotel sits comfortably within the lush lakeside gardens that it inhabits. Built of wood and furnished in the Kerala style, the addition of modern comforts and luxurious touches create a welcoming but understated atmosphere.
Swimming Pool, Multi-Cusine Restaurants, Air-conditioned Conference Halls, Health Club, Doctor on Call, Safe Deposit Facilities, Curio/Book shop, Currency Exchange, Travel Desk, Water Sports Center, Lake Front Barbeque, Sunset Cruise, Chayakkada, Internet Cafe.

Dining
Cordon Bleu (Multi-Cusine Restaurant)
The Cordon Bleu, our multi-cusine restaurant serves you authentic local delicacies from the Vembanadu lake - 'Karimeen' Pollichathu, (fish wrapped in banana leaves straight from the pan) Prawns, Crabs, Oysters and a variety of products fresh from the lake. The spicy chicken - 'Kozhi Varautharachathu' and the 'Syrian Christian duck Roast' are the traditional local favourites. Exciting and innovative menus offer you the choicest North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes as well.

Lake side Barbeque
A feast for your eyes and your stomach, A Seasonal lake side barbeque and grill restaurant offer you authentic Indian and seafood cusines... enjoy an a'la carte dinner coupled with many varieties of barbeque delicacies at the lakeside where you can watch a beautiful sunset and birds flying back home. With a setting so splendid you can Watch and interact with our Chef when he makes the dishes for you that simply delights the taste buds like never before.

Meetings & Events
Backwater Ripples resort enjoys the distinction of being the only resort in Kumarakom to offer an unbelievable 25,000 sq.ft of meeting & banquet space. Featuring a variety of designs including theatre, classroom and cluster style for groups of up to 2500 people. Backwater Ripples in-house meeting & banquet planning team will take personal care of every detail and ensure that you and your guests have a refreshing and memorable experience.

Conclave - The Conference Hall presents an attractive venue to conduct a corporate meetings or seminars with state-of-the-art facilities to meet the demands of the corporate world. An elegant ambience and unmatched grandeur, with the best of modern technology and facilities.

Village Walk & Organic Farm Visit
Guests have opportunity to interact with local people and get to know Kerala rural life from close quarters.

Sunset Cruise
Skim across the silent and still backwaters aboard our cruise boat will take you through a network of waterways to neighbourhood villages dotted with fishing nets with stop over for glimpses of rustic life in backwaters.

House Boats
Arayannam, the unique eco friendly houseboat of Backwater Ripples has one bedroom with attached bathroom. This fully furnished self contained boat with full crew can take you to the middle of the lake where the still night bathed in moonlight can lull you to sleep while floating on the emerald waters of Vembanadu lake.

These packages run from one to four weeks. It includes stay in AC superior cottages, detailed consultation by an ayurvedic physician, external therapies, internal medication and special ayurvedic diet. Along with these we arrange yoga and meditation sessions.