Vacha Kannotra, Pulincunno P .O., Kayalpuram, Alleppey, Kerala
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Live at Vacha Kannotra and you'll feel like the lord of the manor, presiding over a backwater kingdom. Outside, you are surrounded by winding canals of green. Inside, you revel in the space of the large dining hall, tastefully appointed with teak period features and antiques. Wander through the grounds, past little canals and a pond. You'll be part of a community of villagers, close knit and welcoming.

The main house will be rented as a whole: living room, dining area, master bedroom (ensuite, sleeps 2), fully equipped pantry, reading room.
Outhouse has one bedroom (ensuite,sleeps 2).
Ethnic cuisine with farm fresh produce, can be catered
Laundry service available.
Housekeeping before and after stay
USP: Stylishly refurbished heritage house
Cuisine:
The unique flavours of central Kerala Syrian Christian cooking have conquered discerning palates. Food at Vacha Kannotra will use locally sourced ingredients and time honoured techniques.

Alleppey is rightly called the Venice of the East. Canals, big and small, bisect the land. Small country boats and canoes are the main sources of transportation in the area. Get a taste of local life by drifting through these canals.

Cycling
Vacha Kannotra is surrounded by paddy fields. Cycle through this idyllic stretch of countryside, stop by at places of interest and strike up conversations with the locals.

Fishing
The backwaters teem with different varieties of fish. If you are interested in fishing, we will take you to the best spots for angling.

Watch paddy harvesting/planting
Vacha Kannotra is in the heart of Kerala's paddy growing region, Kuttanad, which spans parts of three districts in Kerala, including Alleppey. It is popularly known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Paddy is planted in April and usually harvested by September. In Kerala, much of the work is still done by hand.

Above all, you have the opportunity to while away your time in the house and grounds, completely giving in to relaxation!

By Road :
112 km from the Cochin International Airport, along a picturesque route. 187 km from the Trivandrum International Airport (approximately 3.30 hours ride by road).

By Rail :
From Cochin, take a southbound train via Alleppey. (Enjoy picturesque scenery as the route flanks the backwaters and the sea on its way). Alight at Alappuzha Station. Vacha Kannotra is 10 km from town and is accessible by both water as well as road


Nearest tourists destination:

Kumarakom: (62 km)
An idyllic isle in the timeless Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is home to a rare ecosystem. Known as a bird sanctuary, it attracts flocks of migratory birds. Kumarakom is connected to important parts of the state by a network of backwaters.

Kottayam: (64 km)
Situated in the basin of the Meenachil River and the Vembanad Lake, Kottayam is a beautiful town with a serious purpose. The birthplace of activism in the state, the first district in Kerala to achieve total literacy, and home to several of its newspapers, Kottayam richly deserves its reputation as a land of letters. It is also known as the land of latex, as it is the trading centre for rubber.

Varkala: (132 km)
With cliffs towering over its sandy beaches, Varkala is truly a locale of awe-inspiring majesty. These rugged cliffs are of great geological significance, and are called the Varkala Formations. The beautiful beach below is named Papanasam, or 'destruction of sin' as its surging waves are believed to wash away a multitude of these. Rather like a mini-Goa, this laidback destination has a plethora of shacks and stalls by the beach. The Janardana Swami Temple is worth a visit, especially for its historic bell salvaged from a shipwreck and gifted by the ship's Dutch captain, in gratitude over the miraculous escape of its crew.

Kovalam: (186 km )
Long before Kerala earned its fame as God's own country, Kovalam was attracting travellers in droves. Three breathtaking beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra - separated by rocks, unite to form a distinctive crescent, that has been welcoming beach lovers since the 1920s when Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi opened the first hotel by its golden sands. Today, Kovalam is a coveted destination, quite unmatched for natural beauty.

No. of Rooms:                     2 
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Category of Rooms:            Category - Superior A/C
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Plans:    (APAI)                 Summer                                Winter                
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Rack Rates:                         Rs. 5500/-                            Rs. 7500/-
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*Summer:   April 2011- October 2011   Winter:   November 2011 - March 2012

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