Palaces & Havelis
of India – Cochin - Somatheeram
SOMATHEERAM BEACH RESORT, Trivandrum
This ayurvedic beach resort has consciously attempted to preserve its natural settings. Guests stay in traditional houses or simple cottages along twisted paths on 13- lush acres above the Sea. With two doctors, 8 -technicians & a yoga master, Somatheeram is well prepared for stressed out Westerners. Various traditional treatment programs (normally 14 - day sessions) are available, as well as one time treatment. Massage, medicated steam bath etc.
Special features: Air-conditioned Mini bar and refrigerator, Telephone, Television, Tea/coffee facility, Restaurant, Doctor on call, Money changer, Laundry service, Beach umbrella service, Ayurvedic treatment centre, Yoga & Meditation Programmes, Cultural show, Travel assistance, Sight-seeing & package Tours arranged on request, Taxi service Pickup from Trivandrum Airport, Welcome drinks, Car parking facilities, Restaurant serving regional, Indian, tandoori, grilled, continental & Chinese cuisines, Indoor games and Boating.
Facilities available: Sidhartha - A granite built palace like house with a spacious octagon shaped living room, a gorgeously decorated bedroom with king size bed, overlooking an inexplicable panorama. Steps leading to a terrace with an eye-catching view, an open courtyard with a palm tree and an open roof bath are added attractions.
Jeeva & Jyothi - A Kerala house with two bedrooms rented separately situated on the slopes to the beach amidst verdant coconut grooves.