Backwater Ripples is a land mark in the expansive Vembanadu Backwater Lake Shore. Spread over 7 acres of meticulously landscaped exteriors, the 34 air conditioned luxury cottages and executive rooms give you the best possible facilities the hospitality industry can offer.

Backwater Ripples offers luxurious hotel accommodation for the business traveller, the convention participant and the upmarket leisure traveller. The resort has 34 independent luxury 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 with king size beds. 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.

We are located just 70kms from Kochi International Airport and 171 kms from Trivandrum International Airport. By road you may take 1 hour 45 minutes to reach us from Kochi and 3 hours from Trivandrum. You can reach the Kottayam Railway Station from our Resort in 15 minutes.

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: The Lake side Barbeque is our open kitchen by the lake side where you can interact with our chef and enjoy our Grill menu while watching the sunset and the flocks of birds flying home.

Sunset Cruise: Our planned Sunset Cruise serves a five course dinner with all the local delicacies while you cruise through the vast expanse of the lake.

Taproom: The Taproom offer diners a variety of unique and unforgettable experiences while choosing your drink from the well stocked bar inside or at the patio over looking the Vembanadu Backwater lake.

Centre Court Banquet Hall: The open to lake Centre Court Banquet Hall has a capacity of one thousand banquet seating. The pre function area, the lake side lawn, the courtyard and the huge parking space allows the Convention Services staff to customize and supervise every event from start to finish. Our in-house catering department can provide you the typical local menu or a sophisticated continental menu.

Conclave: The Conclave, our air- conditioned conference room with a seating capacity of one hundred with all the multi media support is ideal for business meetings and small functions.

Pool Side Lawn And Mandapam: The Pool side lawn and Mandapam by the lake side provides the best ambience for get togethers and cultural programmes.

Centre Court Banquet Hall: The Centre Court Banquet Hall seats 1000 and is the only facility in Kumarakom with such a capacity. With vast parking facility, a lakeside lawn and tree lined walkways, the Centre Court is a perfect venue for major gatherings.

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.