Positioned on the shores of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, KTDC Waterscapes Kumarakom runs as a government-owned resort with 41 air-conditioned cottages, mixing Kerala style with basic facilities inside the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The property fits couples, families, and group travelers. As a standard pick in Kumarakom, it covers an outdoor pool, spa services, multi-cuisine restaurant, and boat rides, with steps to backwater cruises, birdwatching spots, and village routes in a lake-bordered area.
KTDC Waterscapes Kumarakom occupies Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala (PIN 686563), right on Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s key backwater lake. It sits 328 feet from the lake and 656 feet from the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, with a private jetty for departures. The Kumarakom Boat Jetty works for mainland links. Travel routes include:
Free parking and a front desk handle arrivals. Guests pick the spot for quick bird sanctuary access, lake sights, and local paths, despite the resort grounds.
KTDC Waterscapes Kumarakom builds its 41 air-conditioned cottages with en-suite bathrooms (hot/cold water, Western toilets), cable TVs, coffee/tea makers, balconies, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Cottages include daily maid service and recent updates. Choices cover different views:
| Room Type | Capacity | Size | Bedding | View |
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| Garden View Cottage | 2 persons | 200 sq. ft. | Queen bed | Garden |
| Canal View Cottage | 2 persons | 250 sq. ft. | King bed | Canal |
| Lake View Cottage | 2 persons | 300 sq. ft. | King bed | Lake |
| Superior Lake View Cottage | 3 persons | 350 sq. ft. | King + single bed | Superior lake |
| Special Category Cottage | 4 persons | 400 sq. ft. | 2 queen beds | Lake |
Balconies face the views; shared lawns link the cottages. This range gives options in Kumarakom’s backwater zone.
The resort’s multi-cuisine restaurant faces the lake and serves Kerala dishes with international picks, using local items for buffets or à la carte meals:
Features include an outdoor swimming pool, massage parlor for hot stone treatments, library, conference rooms for events, Ayurveda center, boating, cycling, 24-hour front desk, laundry, and free parking. External food brings a small fee.
Launch from the private jetty to Vembanad Lake’s backwaters:
Resort activities cover cycling, yoga, and group events. Nearby: Alleppey beaches (41 km), Ettumanoor Temple (16 km). Suits family trips or backwater outings in Kerala’s lake region.
KTDC Waterscapes Kumarakom works with its lake position, pool, and food options, rated 4/5 on Tripadvisor for cottage views, buffet meals, and bird sanctuary closeness. Reviews call out the “excellent location by Vembanad Lake,” “sumptuous buffet,” and “great for families,” with notes on service and room upkeep. It matches visitors after practical Kerala backwater lodging.
Book at ktdc.com for reservations, or call +91 471 233 6141. Email: reservations@ktdc.com. Set up your Kumarakom stay now.
Website: https://www.ktdc.com/water-scapes
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