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Maya Spa Kumarakom
Being engulfed in a sense of well being inside a territory of fresh and calm surrounding is a wish of the kind of perfection that is seen in ayurvedic and spa holidays. Spa holidays in particular are being selected by the tourists these days because of the large quantities of amenities related to the massages and spa treatments. Furthermore, the attraction is provided in the form of special treatments being offered through especially trained and experienced people. but, the beauty of the various spa centres and resorts is their location in a serene environment, far from the crowds and inside a coolness, where the body itself relaxes and further conjugation of the mind, body and soul is done through the variety of spa therapies that are provided through these procedures.
The Maya Spa, Kumarakom in Kerala is one of the finest and probably the largest resorts for spa therapies in south India, interspersed with natural beauties like large expanses of coconut trees along the side of the Vembanad Lake. Spread out over an area of 18 acres of land, the Maya Spa belongs to the Zuri Kumarakom Kerala resorts and spa centre, and is progressing into one of the finest in its class in the provisioning of the best spa therapies. The Maya Spa, Kumarakom centre is a complete destination for wellness and health, making it preferable for guest to relax in tranquil setting in the cool and picturesque visuals of Kumarakom Backwaters and the Vembanad Lake, which is also well known for the large numbers of boat races held at different times of the year.
Maya Spa, Kumarakom is well known for the versatility of the massage therapies that are provided in this location, a part of which is dedicated to the ayurvedic treatments and the other which caters to the more affluent forms of western and oriental style of spa therapies including the skin treatments, massages, aromatherapy, and even reflexology, apart from the wide range of modern techniques of spa treatments. The Zuri Maya report is one of the finest in the country, where wide range of gymnasium facilities is also provided for a full round of exercising and yogic practices.
Highlights of the treatment process are accentuated by the fact that the Zuri Maya Spa, Kumarakom has received the Asia Spa Award for the best resort spa in the country for two consecutive years and has been recommended by famous therapists of the world. To add flavour to the array of services in Maya Spa, Kumarakom, one can find the Ayurveda, Hydrotherapy, Swedish and Thai massages, solar therapies and Sabai Stone therapy in about 14 differently arranged and decorated rooms with an ambience that can simply take over the spirits of the mind of the tourists.
Location and facilities in detail
Maya Spa, Kumarakom is located in one of the most famous backwater districts of Kerala, where the Vembanad Lake forms a wide scale backdrop with best views of nature. The aim of these experiences is to choose the best of the treatments for providing the best balance and vitality to the body, mind and soul. Since Kerala is well known for its wide range of ayurvedic resorts and spa centres, the Maya Spa, Kumarakom, has added another jewel to the crowning glory of spa vacations in India. in the vast expanse of about 15000 sq ft of area with 14 different medication and spa units, the spa at Kumarakom has special suites for the guests, as per their orders and demands. Additionally, it has been the one of the biggest resorts in the South India with widest range of modern and oriental spa treatment therapies, along with the best quality ayurvedic treatments.
It is not only because of the widespread landscape with picturesque backwaters that the land of Maya Spa, Kumarakom has been well known amongst the spa enthusiasts. People also find sufficient number of facilities for their rejuvenation that allows and attracts them to this centre of Maya Spa, Kumarakom. In the spa resort, the most important facilities are related to the wellness provided through spa therapies that range from the indigenous methods of ayurveda therapies to the well known foreign massage techniques that are infrequently found in any other spa resort. Straight from the age old traditional methods of Swedish and Thai massage techniques, these treatment therapies have been collected for the tourists who are in search of a holistic treatment in the calmness of the spa resort of The Zuri. Renowned spa treatments like hydrotherapy, Swedish massage, Sabai Stone therapy and the best of the ayurveda treatments in different forms and plans are offered to the public.
Relaxation massage using herbal oil of the best ingredients are used for a 45 minutes treatment methodology, which starts from the foot with a cleansing ritual and goes on till the centre of the back, with warm herbal oils being poured from time to time. Such techniques have been found to be highly relaxing and sooth and de-stresses the body. Therapies like Marma Massage, Patra Podala, Swednam, Shirodhara, Njavara Kizh, etc.
There is also a special rejuvenation therapy which takes about 60 minutes to get completed. It is a special kind of full bodied massage that refreshes and rejuvenates the combination of stretching and rolling movements of the body with deep strokes using medicated oil. Besides these therapies, there are special Maya healing therapies, Maya signature therapies, Maya fusion therapies, etc, which can be carried out with special consultation with the doctors.
With regards to the accommodation, even paradise would be a smaller version for the description with the mangrove forests, long expanses of green paddy fields, coconut trees and the long tracks of waterways having blooming lilies in the backdrop of the Maya Spa, Kumarakom, which has plenty of options for the tourists. There are suites, deluxe rooms, cottages, presidential pool villas, etc with contemporary looks but modernistic interior decorations. Besides, the rooms of each category has been well provided with 24 hours room service, LCD television screens, mini bars, internet, bathtub, other bathroom fittings, hair dryer, and wardrobe cabinets for the safekeeping of items of the guests.
In particular famous in the spa resort
It is the choice of the guests to have the best in therapies that are available for them, but many prefer the mix of oriental and western spa treatments that are provided in this spa center. The Swedish and Thai massages along with the Sabai Stone therapy, are liked by the tourists. In addition to these features, there are the fully equipped gymnasiums, health club and fitness centres, which help in amalgamating the body and mind of the tourists into oneness, which gives them the best relaxing days during their stay. Additionally, to make the stay of the tourists more comfortable, there are special offers from which they can choose from, depending on how they would like to spend their time in Maya Spa, Kumarakom. These offers include summer packages, where the family vacations can be spent, doing activities in the backwaters and there are also special honeymoon packages, especially designed for the couples, where the massages and spa therapies are provided to both of them. discounted packages are found in the luxury packages, which can be taken up by the families or the honeymoon couples. With all the facilities that this centre has for the visitors, these special offers make them more attractive to the interested tourists, who are in the process of choosing the places to visit for a spa vacation.
Reaching there
Since Kumarakom is easily accessible from various cities of kerala, reaching the Maya Spa, Kumarakom, is never a problem for the tourists. With prearranged taxis and cars, they can easily get to travel after getting down at Cochin International Airport, which is only 2 hours too Kumarakom. One can also get down at the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 175 kms away. If people need to travel into Kumarakom through the backwaters, they can take a ferry service from Alleppey and go on a delightful journey on the backwaters to the Maya Spa, Kumarakom. Nearest railway station to the spa is at Kottayam, which is about 16 kms away. Most of the towns in the Southern India as well as other parts of the country have good rail communications with the town of Kottayam or Cochin or even Trivandrum and the road and boat journey can add to the charm and excitement of going into the picturesque resort. One can catch a bus from Kottayam and reach the spa within a matter of minutes.
Famous sightseeing places
Vembanad Lake is one of the largest backwater lakes in the region surrounding the Maya Spa, Kumarakom, which hosts a wide range of boat races on regular basis. Tourists can take a boat ride on one of the beautifully arranged boat houses and travel across the backwaters and even go for a fishing trip or get down at one of the villages for an evening visit. Although, every kind of facility to entertain onself is found within the confines of this beautiful resort, it will be also interesting to explore Kumarakom. The lake itself is a place where the tourists can indulge in various activities. Backwater visits in the houseboats will let people explore the various fauna and flora of the region and give them a feel of the villages of the region. One can take a trip to the R Block, which is a well known Kuttanadu farm land, where vast areas are under cultivation, which in itself is a visual sight and refreshing. There are many other plantations done such as coconut, tamarind, plantain, cocoa, etc, where lanes have been formed for the tourists to walk and enjoy the fresh air, whenever they feel like.
Nearby tourist places
Kumarakom bird sanctuary is one of the beautiful picturesque places of this particular land, which is extensive spreading over an area of about 14 acres, with variety of migratory bird species.
Tourists can visit the Bay island Driftwood museum, about 14 kms from Kottayam, where finest quality of driftwood and articles holding artistic value and kerala village traditional items are kept for the tourists from outside to get ample view of the culture of the place.
Backwaters are obviously the most attractive places in the whole of kerala along with the serene water flowing under the canopy of tree bending over on the path of the river tracks, with huge coconut trees giving shade and cool breeze with their swaying movments.
There is also a two storied bungalow built by Mr A G Baker, which is of interest to the tourists, which is quite simplistic to look at but provides a reminiscence of the olden days.
There is a small village called Aymanam, where the tourists can visit to see the Baker house, the good part of which is that the book The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy was based on this village, thereby adding a little to the popularity of this place.
On the menu
A few remarkable places can be found in the Drink and Dine facility of Maya Spa, Kumarakom, which enchants the guests in their tryst to absorb the rejuvenation methods. The Lime Tree is a place for all day dining while the Trunk Call Bar lets the spirits high with few drinks of the day and so on. Laguna Bass is one of the finest laid down eating points in the spa resort, which provides a multirange of cuisine from continental to the local keralite menu. Oriental delicacies and drinks from the best wine collections are available on the menu of these bars, the best part of which is that these eating points overlook the Vembanad Lake, giving an air of charm to the food joints and the cuisine prepared.