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Capitalizing on cool breezes and 360-degree views of Vembanad Lake and its lush banks, The Karma Chakra, Kerala is located in the backwater destination of Kumarakom. In addition to a swimming pool, library, billiards room, gymnasium and concierge service, the resort features a traditional restaurant specializing in local specialties as well as North Indian, Continental and Chinese.

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Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room

Restaurant

Billiards

Entertainment staff

Babysitting

Wifi

Infinity pool

Pool with view

Outdoor pool

Breakfast buffet

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Table tennis

Indoor play area for children

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)

Kids club

Airport transportation

Taxi service

Massage

24-hour security

Concierge

24-hour front desk

Dry cleaning

Laundry service

Ironing service

Room features

Air conditioning

Private balcony

Room service

Safe

Electric kettle

Flatscreen TV

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Great View

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Languages Spoken

English, Hindi

Location

37Car recommended

Grade: 37 out of 100

29Restaurantswithin 10 km

11Attractionswithin 10 km

#09 Block #12 Ward near Nazreth Church, Kumarakom 686563 India

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Amrut D wrote a review Yesterday

Bengaluru, India108 contributions28 helpful votes

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Karma - Chakra , Kumarakom = A very ideal place to unwind

This beautiful spot on the Wembanadu Lake is easily accessible by air or by train or by road from Cochin airport or Kottayam station respectively. A telephone before we arrived at the resort ensured that the resort staff was expecting us and this made us feel welcome. As we arrived , we were pleasantly treated to a tender coconut drink and quickly ushered in into our allotted living quarters. The room itself was a spacious well appointed clean room on the ground floor from where we had very clear view of the lake and greenery. We could relax well The bathroom was clean and round the clock supply of hot water and amenities. The restaurant was a surprise as delicious food was served at a very reasonable cost and served by a courteous staff. During peak hours there was a delay in serving food but otherwise trouble free. Front desk and all personnel on the site were very cordial and courteous, especially Mr Lijo were/ was very helpful and interacted with us very well and made all requested arrangements. It was pleasant stay indeed and we are sure to return . …

Date of stay: November 2023

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Room Tip: Rooms on the upper floor- ( first floor) are more enjoyable.

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varu b wrote a review 4 Dec

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Exceelent Vacation At Karma Chakra. Worthy of visit for some great hospitality. But choose the season wisely.

Resort is 3 stars but the staff is 5 star...Decent accommodation, good food, great view, Spa is good too.Worth a visit with the family...Can be called value for money kind of stay. Be mindful with membership pitch and try to bargain hard if considering it. Wishing Family Karma a Great Future.

Date of stay: December 2023

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Flyer27597597658 wrote a review 3 Dec

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Abhijit Shah

Superb location, amazing landscaping & nature, extraordinary service & food quality! Complete value for money. Exemplary Hospitality starting from reception till even in swimming pool. It was Karma’s 30th Anniversary which was celebrated together with Live music. Thanks Thanks!

Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Rakesh Krishnan, General Manager at Karma Chakra

Responded 2 days ago

Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra,Kumarakom..!! Thank you for your glowing review! We are delighted to hear that you had a superb experience at our property. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the superb location, amazing landscaping, and the beauty of nature surrounding us. We are thrilled that you found our service and food quality to be extraordinary, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the exemplary hospitality you received from the reception to the swimming pool. Celebrating Karma's 30th Anniversary with live music must have added a special touch to your stay, and we are grateful for your presence on such a memorable occasion. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again for another delightful experience. Best Regards. Rakesh Krishnan R

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Yorkie2014 wrote a review 1 Dec

Lincoln, United Kingdom10 contributions2 helpful votes

Short but lovely stay

Only stayed for a couple of nights as we were doing a whirlwind tour of India, but what a lovely stay. All the management and staff were really friendly. The food was lovely and we had the privilege to take out the boat for the afternoon - a delicious meal and we spotted several species of bird.

Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Rakesh Krishnan, General Manager at Karma Chakra

Responded 2 days ago

Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra,Kumarakom..!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay, even if it was just for a couple of nights during your whirlwind tour of India. It's heartening to know that you found the management and staff really friendly. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious food, and it sounds like your afternoon boat trip was a special experience, spotting several species of birds while enjoying a delightful meal. We appreciate your kind words and hope that the memories from your stay with us will linger as pleasant souvenirs from your journey through India. If your travels ever bring you back our way, we would love to welcome you again! Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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Vacation00439369174 wrote a review Nov 2023

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Heavenly experience

Very good service & ambience, courageous staff, feeling like heavenly. Definitely will come again. Lovely tasty authentic food. Nice decent spacious room with a great view of wembanad lake Houseboat service is superb.

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Rakesh Krishnan, General Manager at Karma Chakra

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra, Kumarakom !! Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at our property! We are thrilled to know that you found our service and ambience to be very good. It's heartening to hear that our staff was courageous and that you felt like you were in a heavenly place. We are pleased that you enjoyed the lovely, tasty authentic food and found the rooms spacious with a great view of Vembanad Lake. It's fantastic to know that our houseboat service added to the superb experience. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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Maciej K wrote a review Nov 2023

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The best place to decompress

My wife and I stayed in Karma Chakra for three nights. We’ve arrived late at night and we’re greeted by the front office manager, who actually called us en route to the property asking if he should order for us any food at the restaurant which was about to close. How thoughtful of him! General Manager greeted us in the morning the following day and extended his warm welcome. Our day trips were arranged by the front desk without any glitches, food at the restaurant was great (prawn mango curry anyone?) Rooms were spacious and very clean. Balcony is begging for a lounge chair for the afternoon siesta, current arrangement is great for the morning coffee. Spa could be a bit larger to accommodate more people at the same time, however massage therapists are top notch. Thank you Karma for a wonderful experience, we are coming back for more Kerala delights.…

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Rakesh Krishnan, General Manager at Karma Chakra

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra, Kumarakom...!! Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic experience during your three-night stay at Karma Chakra. It's wonderful that your day trips were seamlessly arranged by the front desk, and you enjoyed great food at the restaurant—especially the prawn mango curry. We appreciate your feedback on the rooms being spacious and very clean, and we'll certainly consider your suggestion for a lounge chair on the balcony. We're glad to know that despite the spa's size, the massage therapists provided a top-notch experience for you. Thank you for choosing Karma Chakra, and we eagerly await your return for more delightful experiences. Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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J & B wrote a review Nov 2023

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Attractive resort with exceptional staff

Karma Chakra is an attractive, peaceful and well-maintained resort in a delightful location on the shores of Lake Venbanad. We thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay and made good use of Karma Chakra's amenities, including the swimming pool, spa, houseboat and outdoor seating areas. Our upper floor room was very clean, spacious, quiet and comfortable. We had splendid views of the lake from our balcony. Without exception, the Karma staff were helpful, friendly, courteous and always eager to please. We had many enjoyable meals at the Waterside restaurant where the food was of a high standard. Reception staff were very helpful in arranging sightseeing tours and other transport. All in all, our stay at Karma Chakra was a relaxing and pleasurable experience.

Date of stay: November 2023

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra,Kumarakom..!! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Karma Chakra. We're delighted to hear that you found our resort attractive, peaceful, and well-maintained in the delightful location on the shores of Lake Vembanad. It's fantastic that you thoroughly enjoyed your week-long stay and made good use of our amenities, including the swimming pool, spa, houseboat, and outdoor seating areas. We're pleased that your upper-floor room provided a clean, spacious, and comfortable retreat with splendid views of the lake from your balcony. Your compliments about our staff's helpful, friendly, and courteous service are truly appreciated. We are glad to hear that you had many enjoyable meals at The Waterside restaurant, and the high standard of food added to your positive experience. It's wonderful that our reception staff assist you in arranging sightseeing tours and other transport, making your stay even more convenient. Thank you for choosing Karma Chakra, and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another relaxing and pleasurable experience. Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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GoPlaces54595089768 wrote a review Nov 2023

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Shantanu

We stayed here for 3 nights, never realised how the time passed so fast, the resort is splendid with good view of Vembanad lake, especially while swimming in the pool with an infinity view of the lake and house boats passing by.. It's truly serene and would love to visit again. The food from the restaurant is good. The staff of Karma Chakra were very welcoming, helpful and made our stay memorable.. Thank you Mr Liju and all the karma staff for the support.

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra, Kumarakom..!! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay at Karma Chakra. We are delighted to hear that your 3-night stay felt like a splendid and memorable experience. The infinity view of Vembanad lake from the swimming pool sounds like a tranquil and beautiful setting, and we're thrilled to know that you enjoyed it. It's fantastic that the restaurant's food met your expectations, adding to the overall positive experience. Your compliments about our welcoming and helpful staff, especially Mr. Liju, mean a lot to us. We will make sure to convey your appreciation to him and the entire Karma team. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another serene and enjoyable stay. Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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GoPlaces30921965026 wrote a review Nov 2023

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The Scenic Beauty

My experience has been excellent from the day I booked Karma till I left the property I stayed for three nights and four days with my wife in Karma Chakra Mr Liju guided us in most polite and understandable manner to use the property and have a comfortable stay throughput Ms Divya received us with most charming manner and continued the same all through the stay The entire ambience is excellent and well maintained The staff of the property are very polite and cordial I feel it is one of the prime property of Karma group for it's tranquility and serenity. The scenic background of the property adds to its beauty

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra, Kumarakom...!! Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Karma Chakra for your stay. We are thrilled to hear that your experience, from booking until departure, was excellent. It warms our hearts to know that Mr. Liju and Ms. Divya contributed to making your stay comfortable with their polite and charming assistance. We will make sure to convey your appreciation to them. It's fantastic to hear that you found the ambience excellent and well-maintained, and that the staff was polite and cordial throughout your stay. Providing tranquility and serenity is indeed one of our goals, and we're pleased to hear that it resonated with you. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another delightful stay. Best regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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Relax62131465278 wrote a review Nov 2023

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Serenity

This property of karma is too good .the staffs are humble and pleasing espcially liju,Divya,Bipin.nice serene and calm place .swimming pool water is clean and neatly maintained.totally enjoyed our stay

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Dear Guest, Greetings from Karma Chakra, Kumarakom.!! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Karma's property! We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff, especially Liju, Divya, and Bipin, to be humble and pleasing. Ensuring a positive and enjoyable stay for our guests is our top priority. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cleanliness and maintenance of the swimming pool. We strive to provide a relaxing and serene environment for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay. Best Regards Rakesh Krishnan R

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