Kumarakom Lagoon, 80 kms from Cochin airport is the most ideal place for dream vacation. The resort's proximity to bird sanctuary makes it an ideal hamlet for bird lovers. Despite the island having the best of modern facilities, the island keeps you engaged with natural activities like walking along the village track, fishing, bird watching or simply lazing. Bird lovers can enjoy sightings of a variety of birds, insects, reptiles kingfishers, tree frogs, butter flies and more. With a 12 acre coconut tree filled land criss-crossing the narrow canals surrounding the property, one can go fishing endlessly in the canals. The 14 rooms (4 independent cottages and 10 suite rooms) offer unrestricted view of the backwaters. The hotel provides the best of Kerala cuisine as well as Indian, Continental and Chinese. A backwater cruise on the traditional rice boat, Kettuvallam is a not to be missed experience. Amenities and services offered at Kumarakom Lagoon resort are : outdoor games, doctor on request, swimming pool, currency exchange, 24 hour room service, transport rental and ayurveda center.