Aquabliss

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If you are seeking treasured Heritage – calming Serenity – comfort-laden Luxury, look no further - Aquabliss is the secret paradise for your blissful backwater getaway and unforgettable dream vacation. Your luxury haven, embracing the mystic and ancient Kerala architecture, is located on the majestic Pamba river bank on the Alleppey - Kuttanad backwaters of Kerala. Away from all the chaos of the modern world, and in the tranquility of ‘God’s own country’ Kerala, we provide you the one-stop river-front destination of breathtaking panoramic water views with clear skies garlanded with tall coconut trees hugging the green rice bowls. At Aquabliss, be ready to immerse yourself in the delightful journey encompassing a wide range of culinary delights, exciting river recreations, mind and body wellness, custom group activities, local culture, and visits to historic locations dating back 2000 years. Your customizable getaway package is wrapped in our loving hospitality and personalized services. Please come visit us at Aquabliss for your backwater getaway and dream vacation experience, filled with unforgettable memories. We have two wings: the resort and the retreat. THE RESORT has many cottages and its main attraction is the “NALUKETTU”, the traditional Kerala wooden house of about 400 years old. Suited to the climate of Kerala, the courtyard brings in pure air, sunlight, and even rain within the house. In addition to the‘NALUKETTU’, there are 3 independent cottages and a Nest. Another attraction of the resort is a huge kitchen with modern equipment with a dining hall overlooking the panoramic expanse of paddy fields. An exclusive vegetarian section and self-cooking facilities are available for culinary enthusiasts. Puthussery Retreat (Tharavadu) The RETREAT a 180 years’ old wooden house called “THARAVADU” built in the ancient architectural style of Kerala and preserved in the original form. It’s ideal for writers, artists, yoga enthusiasts, solitude lovers, and people interested in enjoying vacation ina rich library with books on spirituality, philosophy, science, technology, religion, fiction and so on. It has five bedrooms and one big lounge, with panoramic river view. The main attraction is a traditional ‘NILAVARA’ (Crawl Space), ‘ARA’ (Auspicious Place) and ‘THATTUMPURAM’ (Attic). Modern facilities are provided in each room and a well-equipped kitchen is available for self-cooking. Kuttanad Kuttanad - The Rice Bowl of Kerala The Kuttanad region in Alleppey district is named the 'rice bowl of Kerala' for its picturesque expanse of paddy cultivation which forms the main source of the famous 'boiled rice' of the state. As a tourist destination, it holds some geographical peculiarities. It is a vast area of partly reclaimed land, covered with the bright green paddy fields, separated by dykes. The unique feature about paddy cultivation in Kuttanad is that the level of water is a few feet higher than the level of the surrounding land. It's the area with the lowest altitude in India, and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level. The place is an amazing labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets. Lined with dense tropical greenery, it offers a glimpse into the rural life-styles of Kerala. Kuttanad is a backwater paradise and an ideal destination for a backwater cruise in Kerala. It is possible to drift along in a houseboat and enjoy the scenic view of the Kerala countryside. With the Kuttanad region and the Vembanad Kayal nearby, Alleppey attracts tourists throughout the year. The criss-crossing canals in the area evoke comparisons with Venice, but the differences are also substantial. Each has an identity of its own. Amongst the notable sights is the palm-covered Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Kayal, which can be accessed through an hour cruise by boat from Triveny River Palace Champakkulam. The district is famous for its snake boat races and also houses a number of historic colonial buildings and a beach. The major occupation in Kuttanad is farming, rice being the staple crop. More than two crops are grown alternately each year. Large farming areas near the Vembanad Lake were actually reclaimed from the lake. Following the Land Reclamation Act which decreed that whoever reclaims land from water can own it, many enterprising farmers took up the challenge leading to massive redemption of land from the lake. As the farming in the area increased, farmers felt themselves constrained by the two cycles a year for rice cultivation owing to the limited availability of potable water in Kuttanad. During the monsoon seasons, the water from the mountains flow through the rivers to the sea, bringing potable water to Kuttanad. But during summer, due to the low level of the region, seawater enters Kuttanad and makes the salt content of the water high making it unpotable. Origin, history & Contributions There is no recorded history on the origin of this land. But the oral history among local people, transferred from generation to generation, is a blend of myths and legends. There is reference to Kuttanad in the epic Mahabharata of ancient India. During their exile, the five Pandava princes are said to have travelled through this land. In those days, Kuttanad was part of a dense forest, later destroyed by a forest fire which is also mentioned in the epic. Thus came the place name Chuttanad or the burnt place. In course of time Chuttanad became Kuttanad. Reportedly one can still see kari or coal if we dig deep into the soil of Kuttanad, pointing to the fact that the place was once a forest, destroyed by wild fire. In Kuttanad most of the local place names end in 'kari', some familiar ones being Ramankary, Oorukkary, Mitrakkary, Mampuzhakkary, Kainakari and Chennamkari. Kuttanad is known for its contributions to the field of Malayalam literature and cinema besides the classical dance-drama of Kathakali. Jnanpith-winning novelist, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, hailed from Kuttanad, so is late Malayalam poet Dr K. Ayyappa Panikkar. Scholar-folklorist Kavalam Narayana Panikkar and his musician son Kavalam Sreekumar are natives of this place, so was late filmmaker John Abraham. Renowned film actor Nedumudi Venu too hails from this belt. Among the leading Kathakali exponents from Kuttanad today are Mankompu Sivasankara Pillai, Mathoor Govindankutty, Thalavadi Aravindan, FACT Padmanabhan and Kalamandalam Shanmughan. Its Kathakali masters of earlier days include Mathoor Kunhukunhu Pillai Panicker, Chennithala Kochu Pillai Panicker, Mankulam Vishnu Nambuthiri, Champakkulam Pachu Pillai, Guru Gopinath, Pallippuram Gopalan Nair, Harippadu Ramakrishna Pillai, Chennithala Chellappan Pillai, Ambalappuzha Sekhar and Kalanilayam Mohanakumar. Champakulam Kalloorkadu St. Mary's Forane Church (Valia Palli) Champakulam Kalloorkadu St. Mary's Forane Church (also called Champakulam Valia Palli) is one of the oldest Christian churches in India and the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey District. Believed to be established in AD 427. Rebuilt many times and the many rock inscriptions found around the church tell us about the history of the church. The open air Rock Cross at Champakulam church is one of the most ancient ones with clear documentation of its antiquity up to AD 1151. There are many archaeological artefacts found around the church about its history. Champakulam church was once under Niranam Church. Champakulam Church had very friedly relations with the Jacobite Syrian group and had a pivotal role in many ecumenical efforts in the Eighteenth century. Belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of India. The annual feast at this church is on the 3rd Sunday of October every year. The feast of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19. Champakulam Moolam Boat Race Champakulam Boat Race is held every year at the Champakulam Lake in Alleppey, Kerala. This is the first boat race of the harvest season of the state. The race is organized in the Malayalam month Midhunam on the moolam day, the day of the installation of the deity at the Sree Krishna Temple at Ambalappuzha. Champakkulam Boat Race is the most popular and oldest snake boat race of Kerala. This race is associated with a legend. On the advice of a royal priest, Maharaja Devanarayana of Chempakasseri built a temple at Ambalappuzha. But, just prior to the installation of the deity, the king came to know that the idol was inauspicious. The ministers of the king told a solution to the problem. They suggested to bring the idol of Shree Krishna, presented to Arjuna by the Lord Krishna himself, from the Karikulam temple of Kurichi. The ministers went to the place to bring the idol. While returning from the temple they spent a night at Champakulam to perform a puja. From there, boats of the entire area accompanied the idol in colorful, ceremonial procession through the lake to the temple. Celebrating that moment, the whole procession is enacted every year with the same enthusiasm. A line of boats festooned with colourful parasols and performing arts delights the spectators before the Champakulam Boat Race. After that, a proper race is organized in various stages for different categories of boats. The song of the oarsmen, the Vanchipattu, and the breathtaking Chundanvallom race are the other attractions of the event. Services Boating/Canoeing · Shikara Boat Ride · House Boats · Water Sports · Fishing · Shikara Candle Light Dinner Tour Packages · Sight Seeing · Kerala Tour Packages · Farm Visit · Temples & Churches · Museum & Beaches Ayurvedic Experience · Rejuvenation · Ayurvedic Massage · Ayurvedic Treatment Event Arrangement · Dream Wedding · Poojas & Holymass · Birthday Parties · Conferences Kitchen · Seperate Kitchen facility for Self Cooking Vegetarian Food · Kuttanadan · South Indian · Multi Cuisine Restaurant
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Apurva wrote a review Jan 2020
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was a truly amazing experience.
This is my 7th time to alapuzha kuttanad and this is the best resort I have ever stayed in.
The resort is well kept and the service is extremely wonderful..

The traditional Kerala food is The best I have ever had in Kerala.
Extremely delicious...

The resort has got boats and shikaras for personal boat rides..
You can even arrange for your meals to be served on the boat...

This is the best resort at a fairly decent price..
I recommend aquabliss resort, champakulam.,allepey for all allepey holidays...
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Namratha wrote a review Jan 2020
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
One of the best places to visit if you are looking for a heritage stay.With amazing food and customer service aquabliss will be the perfect choice for peaceful holidays.
The resort rooms has the perfect river facing view which makes the stay even more pleasant. I would personally recommend aquabliss resorts alapuzha for everyone in search of authentic kuttanadan experience.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Vijay M wrote a review Nov 2016
St Kilda, Australia3 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I have been to Aquabliss in Nov'2016, its a very lovely hotel on the riverside, had a lovely time with friends, the food was good. They were very helpful. The rooms are clean and very well kept. They took us to in a small fishing boat which was a fun ride. Overall it was good experience,
Special thanx to Mrs Girija Pillai(Owner) who took lot of pain by cooking food, high tea, breakfast, snacks ,tea, etc, & ensure our stay was wonderful and memorable
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Date of stay: November 2016
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Aquabliss R, Manager at Aquabliss
Responded 23 Jul 2017
Dear Vijay, Greetings from Aquabliss Resort, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your stay at Aquabliss Resort. We are more than delighted to know that our food and services exceeded your expectations, as we are committed to provide our valued guests with the best quality in service. Also, for mentioning our teams name (Madam - Girija) Looking forward to welcome you back at Aquabliss Resort. Kindest Regards, Revenue Manager Revenue Solutions
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SriniKhandavilli wrote a review Jan 2017
Bengaluru, India6 contributions15 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Both owner and staff are extremely hospitable and there to please. I was worried about mosquitos and potential smell (given that it is on the backwaters) but none of that was an issue. We stayed in the slightly bigger suite, really a wonderful and authentic experience (open courtyard home). Breakfast and dinner were included, there was an on-site cook who would prepare anything you needed
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 29 Jan 2017
Thank you for your nice feedback ....we are looking forward to host you and your friends and relations again....
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SEG_Bala wrote a review Dec 2016
New York City, New York1 contribution2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A treat for all your senses and more. At the outset, beauty of the resort, its peaceful riverfront location, its meticulous ancient architecture and royalty interiors, gives you the "aha moment". The freshly made sumptuous food appeals to your palate and satiates your hunger (we had both veg and non-veg Kerala and north Indian specials per our request) from your river-front room or their Rice-bowl view restaurant. Amazing moments we had was the on-river tour experiences on their Shikara/boat (we also had a breakfast and dinner on their Shikara) and the beautiful view of house boats parading in front of us while we sipped fresh Cocunut water in our fabulous river-front room. The resort also arranged a House boat day trip per our request – with resort bank pick up and drop off. We also learned so many amazing things about our culture and traditions through the guided tour they arranged for us to historic local temples and church (the St. Mary's Basilica is recorded from approx. 400 AD). The icing on the cake is the genuine warmth and service showered on you by the management and staff. Truly an unforgettable, magnificent and peaceful getaway from all the hustle-bustle and worries of our cosmopolitan lives. Will surely go for vacation at Aquabliss again – with more family and friends - esp on our next US to India trips.
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Date of stay: November 2016
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: River front (Presidential Cottage and Royal Suites) are amazing - beauty and luxury
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Responded 23 Jul 2017
Dear Bala, Greetings from Aquabliss Resort, Thank you very much for choosing Aquabliss Resort for your stay in Alleppey. We are delighted to know that you appreciated our services, staff and the food cuisines of our hotel. We have taken note of your feedback and will ensure to live up to your expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you during your next visit@ Alleppey Regards, Revenue Manager, Revenue Solutions
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Jhumni wrote a review Oct 2013
Calangute, India52 contributions47 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
One word to describe this place is BLISS. The ambience the rooms, the furniture, the location the food the service and the lady who owns this place are all magnificent.Its Kerala at its best. We stayed there for a night----- how I wish it was longer, The food cooked to order was sumptuous and very tasty. All in all this is one place I can recommend to anyone seeking BLISS for a few days.
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Date of stay: November 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: All rooms are good enough
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keskar_11 wrote a review Nov 2011
Pune, Maharashtra, India19 contributions8 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The resort is around 10 km before Alleppy....To reach to resot you need to travel through backwaters....
The Aquabliss Team --Suresh, Rajesh and Others will welcome you with warmth....Rooms are fully wooden ... traditional kerala style....AC rooms, specious and cool...you just come out of your room and you will find backwater..surrounded with coconut trees....Food you need to order before you reach there....food taste and and service is excellent....they will treat you as family with atmost care....very kind people....if you are going with family then you can carry playing cards or other games so that you can enjoy.....Just eat...and relax....
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Date of stay: October 2011
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5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Graham67 wrote a review Jan 2019
London, United Kingdom123 contributions35 helpful votes
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful location overlooking the Kerala backwaters & literally in the middle of nowhere.. room was spacious & the bed so comfortable.. Asif the manager was very attentive & the food was great. There was only mango juice or water available, but Asif arranged for someone to take a boat the 16km to the nearest shop to get us some beer!! 😊
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Sisaps, Manager at Aquabliss
Responded 28 Jan 2019
Dear Mr.Gareth E,, Thank You Very Much for choosing Aquabliss as your favorite place in Kerala . Thank you for your great support & appreciation on our hospitality . We look forward to welcome you back TO Aquabliss. The Possitive Feed Back which helps us to move ahead . Hope to see you soon . Regards, Team Aquabliss 9446007009
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Jenny A wrote a review Nov 2018
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand91 contributions31 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked through one of those booking websites.
We rang several times to discuss arrival details, as had read that the last bit of the trip was by boat, -but nobody answered.
We persisted and eventually found out the place was "under renovation" , and had no roof.
The booking website refunded our money.
But what if we had turned up to a place that was closed?
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Petra D wrote a review Jun 2018
Emmerich, Germany6 contributions1 helpful vote
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
The best place to be!
Had a wonderful time: nice staff, delicious food.
The beautiful rooms, the amazing view, the sound of the river….
Just sitting next to the river was mesmerizing.
A good place to relax, daily hurry and stress are far away.
Just have to close my eyes and imagine that I’m back makes me feel relaxed again.
I have to go back!
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Date of stay: December 2017
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: All rooms are great!
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Response from Aquabliss R, Owner at Aquabliss
Responded 20 Jun 2018
Thank you sooo much for your review....hope to see you n your friends or family again soon . We would be glad to serve you .... Thanks n regards,
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Ananda S wrote a tip Nov 2019
2 contributions
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"Best views, great hospitality"
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Radhamony-N wrote a tip Jul 2019
Pune, India7 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Nalukeetu is blissful"
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Naveen_Madurai wrote a tip Jul 2019
Madurai, India4 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take good books along with you, ask Haridass for the fishing rod, book a houseboat with them, enjoy the local drink (Kallu)."
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Petra D wrote a tip Jun 2018
Emmerich, Germany6 contributions1 helpful vote
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"All rooms are great!"
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JACOB G wrote a tip Jan 2018
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The best rooms are the ones overlooking the river."
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PRICE RANGE
₹5,057 - ₹5,306 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaAlappuzha DistrictAlappuzha
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aquabliss
Which popular attractions are close to Aquabliss?
Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Forane Church Pulincunnoo (5.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Aquabliss?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Aquabliss?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Aquabliss?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Aquabliss?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Aquabliss?
Conveniently located restaurants include Memories Multicuisine Restaurant, Avees Puttu House, and Cakes And Bakes.
Does Aquabliss have airport transportation?
Yes, Aquabliss offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Aquabliss?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Aquabliss offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Aquabliss?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.