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Into this side of Eden

Make memories for a lifetime at the Grand Nirvana Lake Resort at Muhamma



Panoramic waterworld Food for the soul

The Grand Nirvana Lake Resort situated on National Highway 47 is 16 km. from Alleppey and 65 km. from the Cochin International Airport. Basking on the western banks of Lake Vembanad, the resort enjoys serene surroundings and one of the most breathtak ing views of the lake. It is a centre for leisure and activity, luxury and comfort, hospitality and wellness.

The colonial style architecture of the resort’s main block with sloping roof and large windows encompasses two floors with a spacious lobby and lounge.

A unique offering of the resort is the Cruising Villa, a double-decked traditional houseboat locally called kettuvallam. This chauffeured cruise boat comes with facilities such as a multi- cuisine expert chef, two bedrooms and a living room with posh interiors, a sit-out that looks out into the lake, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge, a bar and attached bathrooms. And for those who want to laze, the jacuzzi on the upper deck is where you can spend hours gazing out into the blue horizon.

At the resort all the thirty rooms have a view of the lake. The rooms as well as the suites are fully furnished and equipped with modern amenities.

The multi-cuisine restaurant caters to varied tastes. An extensive health spa offers both fitness and therapeutic treatment facilities with trained masseurs. An array of water sports is on the offer including velocity-packed water rides with speed boats and water scooters. A floating deck to spend quiet evenings at sunset and a conference centre which can accommodate 100 people is the ideal place to mix business with leisure.

The tariff for the Cruising Villa for the period April to September is Rs. 14,500 for one night, Rs. 28,000 and Rs. 32,000 (depending on the route) for two nights.

For the period October to March the tariff is Rs. 18,000 for one night, Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 40,000 for two nights (depending on the route).

There is also a day cruise from 12 noon to 5 pm inclusive of lunch and tea for four persons. It is priced at Rs. 10,000 from April to September and Rs. 15,000 from October to March. The stay is complimentary for children below five while children between 5-10 years are charged Rs. 1000 extra per head. Taxes are applicable.

The room tariff at the resort ranges from Rs. 6,000- Rs. 8,500 depending on the category of the room during April to September and Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,500 for October to March. Taxes are applicable. For details call 09388441746 (Alappuzha), 044 42087777, 98840 15702 (Chennai) or email customerrelations@grandnirvana.com or log onto www.grandnirvana.com

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