Taj Garden Retreat Kumarakom is set along the banks of the vast palm-fringed Lake Vembanad, India’s longest lake in the state of Kerala. Originally the residence of a 19th century missionary, it features 123-year-old colonial era bungalows plus a collection of newly-built villas, cottages and heritage rooms that complement the retreat’s graceful atmosphere. Known as the ‘the little jewel of Kumarakom’, watch traditional wooden lake houseboats drift past and soak up the atmosphere of this unspoilt corner of south west India on head onto the lake for a cruise or canoe trip.
Spa features
Taj Garden Retreat’s ayurveda centre offers traditional Indian treatments from an expert ayurveda doctor, or ‘vaidya’, trained ayurveda therapists and professional masseurs. Traditional ayurveda oil treatments, steam therapy, yoga and meditation are all available, and there are two dedicated massage rooms, a yoga room and a pool within the centre. Take a Life Style Awareness consultation with the vaidya and personalise a rejuvenating programme of natural therapies.
Treatments include:- Abhyangam oil treatment to improve blood circulation, the complexion and promote strength and sleep, followed by a steam, warm shower and herbal scrub
- Dinacharya oil and cleansing therapy to aid graceful ageing, to give a complete feeling of cleanliness and freshness
- Udwarthanam massage, oil and herb treatment to reduce body fat, improve muscle tone and benefit the skin
- Mukhalepam herbal facial to help reduce wrinkles and discoloration and promote soft, smooth skin
- Other holistic ayurvedic treatments like pizhichil, shirodhara and navarakizhi are also available
