Ashtamudi Resorts is a family concern run by the owner-couple, who lived outside India for over 15 years. The Resort is a dream-come-true project of the couple. The theme of this resort is the re-creation of a South Travancore Kingdom and the guests who come here will have the comforts of a Maharaja to enjoy. The resort has been in operation for 3 years. While designing this resort project, they have taken care of all the simple details which conforms to the traditional living style of Travancore. You will see that all the construction methods, including the interiors, are typical of Kerala architecture, As the Maharajas used to have, in the bygone days, personal Ayurvedic physicians, facilities for full-fledged Ayurvedic treatment are available in the resort under the supervision of a third generation Ayurvedic doctor.

Ethnic Cuisine: The restaurant is built in an imaginative manner on the shore of the Ashtamudi Lake, providing a marvelous view. The well-equipped kitchen is located in a separate building. Cooks prepare culinary specialties to the guest’s wishes. The main food will be of the ethnic Kerala origin. The wide variety of preparations both vegetarian and non-vegetarian are available to please the gourmet. There is also a wide choice of other Indian, Chinese and continental specialties. An exceptionally tasty dish is fish freshly caught from the lake and prepared. There are specially trained cooks to prepare tasty Ayurvedic recipes.

Entertainment: A separate platform is arranged in front of the King’s palace for various cultural performances. In the evenings you may watch fishermen near the resort working with Chinese fishing netsCatamarans provide an opportunity for exhilarating water sports. With a gentle breeze to aid, one may sail around the Ashtamudi Lake. For non-sailors, there are enormous possibilities. One may rent a boat to see the surroundings of the resort from the waterside. A special variety is a trip with the well and comfortably equipped Ashtamudi houseboat, which can be rented for short or long journeys.

Walks in the neighborhood or to the village nearby bring rich rewards in the friendly local people. In Kollam (Quilon), the capital of the district, there is ample opportunity to do shopping. For sightseeing the port nearby is recommended as well. You are sure to find the most beautiful moments of leisure in the scenic surroundings and in the well tended and lovely laid out garden.