Resort Fact Sheet - Club Mahindra

Blend in!
Not at corporate gatherings,
but with nature.
Where better to rekindle ties with nature than
at a place where land, sky and water meet in
their purest forms? Fringed by lush green
coconut groves on the sides and an endless
stretch of clear, blue skies above, a cruise
down the backwaters of Kumarakom is a
holiday experience like no other.
KUMARAKOM

Where is it located?
Kumarakom is located 16 km away from the city of
Kottayam in the state of Kerala. Its biggest draw is the
winding backwaters and the Vembanad Lake, which
is the largest freshwater lake in the state.
What is the temperature like?
Summer: 22°C to 38°C
Winter: 16°C to 18°C
How to get here
Hit the road
• Cochin to Muhamma boat jetty - 85 km
• Trivandrum to Muhamma boat jetty - 175 km
Cut through the clouds
Fly out to Cochin which is approximately 85 km away,
and the nearest airport to Kumarakom.
Hop on a train
You can catch a train to Kottayam which is the nearest
railway station.
Club Mahindra Kumarakom resort address
Near Chakrampady Bus Stand, Kumarakom North, Kerala - 686 563.
Email: reservations@clubmahindra.com
Tel: (0481) - 2525826 / 2525638, +91 90481 05639
Once you reach the resort
Set in the scenic backwaters of Kerala,
Club Mahindra Kumarakom is a mystical pattern of
quiet canals, and is the perfect natural getaway.
Spread across 17 acres, the resort has quaint
cottages, each of which is accessible by foot over
cobblestone pathways and rustic bridges. Here, some
cottages rest on the banks of the canal, while others
rise out of the water on stilts.

Facilities and amenities
The cottages themselves have air conditioned
interiors with all modern amenities for a comfortable
stay. And when you’re hungry, you can dine al fresco
at Natakshala - The Restaurant of Performing Arts,
where you can experience Kerala’s �nest �avours
and art forms. The resort also offers one of the largest
in-house ayurvedic healing centres in the backwater
region. A coffee shop, conference room, curio shop,
town car facility and high speed (wired) internet
access are few of the other facilities provided here.
Activities offered (opening shortly)
Indoor activities
• Board games
• Uno cards
• Pool table
• Creative corner
• Pottery making
• Svaastha spa
Outdoor activities
• Swimming pool
• Badminton court
• Kids’ play area
• Cultural tour
• Nature walk
• Bird sanctuary trek

Places of interest in Kumarakom
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Located 15 km west
of Kottayam Town, the village of Kumarakom is on the
eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake. The Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary is spread across 14 acres of land that
was previously a rubber plantation. One can spot a
large variety of birds such as night herons, purple
moorhen, teals, egrets, waterfowls and Indian fruit
bats among others.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple: Built by the
Thekkumkar Kings, the temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The temple which is believed to be about
5000 years old, has beautiful mural paintings on its
walls that depict stories of the Ramayana and
Mahabharata. The annual Phalguna Utsav held every
year in the month of March attracts thousands of
devotees. The temple remains open from 5 am to 12 pm
and from 5 pm to 8 pm.
St. Mary's Knanaya Church, Valiya Palli: The
St. Mary’s Knanaya Church or Valiya Palli (The big
church) is situated quite close to the Thirunakkara
Mahadeva Temple. The church dedicated to St. Mary,
was constructed in 1550 AD by the successors of the
Syrian Knanaya Christians who came to India in 345 AD.
The church has two granite crosses, which are
carved out of single stones and bear a Pahlavi
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Did you know?
language inscription (The official language of the
Persian Dynasty). The altar and the ceiling are
adorned with paintings from the Bible. The church
celebrates St. George’s Feast Say on the 24 th of April
every year.
Thazathangadi Juma Masjid: Situated on the
banks of the Meenachil River, the Thazathangadi
Mosque is fully done in teak. The mosque which is
believed to be around thousand years old was
constructed by Malik Dinar. The carved wooden roof,
the bathing area, the beautifully patterned windows
and the courtyard inside the mosque, make it a must
visit place. The mosque is open from 7 am to 6 pm.
How do I get started?
Your access to Club Mahindra from any network,
land or mobile, is just a local call away!
Call us at 3988 0000. Dial like a local call from:
Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Chandigarh | Chennai |
Cochin | Delhi | Hyderabad | Nagpur | Kolkata |
Lucknow | Jaipur | Mumbai | Pune.
Other cities: Add the STD code of the city that is
closest to your’s from the list given above.
For example (079) 3988 0000 from Surat.
0800 hrs to 2200 hrs Monday to Saturday and
0930 hrs to 1730 hrs on Sunday and Public Holidays.
For reservations, email us at
reservations@clubmahindra.com
For all other queries, email us at
feedback@clubmahindra.com
Kumarakom is one of the very few places in the world where a major mode of transportation is
through waterways. You can �nd families travelling to different destinations, bigger boats
carrying goods, and even the mail and morning newspaper being delivered by boats.

Start packing
• Carry your resort confirmation voucher, your
membership card and your photo id
• Any other travel related documentation
• Sunglasses, camera and any specific medication
• Depending upon the time of the year, the climatic
conditions, and on the activities that you would like to
participate in, please do carry appropriate apparels
and footwear. Your holiday consultant can help you in
this regard
• If you are planning a monsoon holiday, do remember
to take your umbrella / raincoat along with you
• Do take note of your travel time from the closest
point of disembarkation to the resort. If it is more than
a couple of hours, you may even carry some
refreshments along
• If you like reading, carry a book. There is nothing
like enjoying a good book while surrounded by nature
• If it is important for you to stay connected while
you holiday, you may even check the phone / internet
connectivity at the resort before heading there
• More importantly, check that your mode of bill
settlement can be processed / is accepted by the
resort
• If you have pets, do remember to make
arrangements for them during the period of your
holiday. In the best interest of all resort visitors and
guests, pets are not allowed at the resorts