Taj Malabar

God’s Own Country also serves up God’s own food, peppered with influences that range from Arabic, Jewish, Christian and Indian that came to be incorporated because of kochi’s presence on the ancient spice route. There’s wonderful view of the Kochi harbour from the Taj Malabar, which is situated on willing don Island. The backwaters reach out to touch its infinity pool, while rooms with views to sunsets encourage you to lie in and order room service. But that’s not an option for the foodie. He must at least venture downstairs to the Rice Boat, a restaurant renowned for its Kerala fare. Or if you feel up to taking a water taxi to land yonder, then Fry’s Village Restaurant is a must-visit, a traditional homestead that serves enticing authentic kerala fare. History at the Brunton Boatyard conjures up food influenced by the spice trade while Menorah at koder House is the place to delve into city’s Jewish heritage.

Taj Malabar marries the carms of the Victorian age to the elegance of modernity with such perfection, you Can’t help but fall in love-and not just with each Other. To start living the good life, however, you’re going to have to move to separate spa villa that house the Taamra Spa. It’s breathtaking experience as you settle in to the infinity pool in front, which merges with the water of the Arabian Sea coast-keep your eyes peeled, you’re likely to spot playful dolphins not too far away. As fo your room, choose a view-waterfront Chinese fishing nets, vistas of the harbour and of sunset, or waterfront and lush gardens-and in the event that you do find some time between your relaxation regime at the spa and lazing in your plush room, there is 10,000 sq ft of outdoors just waiting to be explored, Get ready to play tourist and go white water rafting, cruise the backwaters take a sightseeing tour and go shopping-taking breaks in between to check back into the spa, allowing holistic self-healing therapies to zap your fatigue.

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Rs. 12,000 for a superiorroom

Taj Malabar
Willingdon Island, Kochi,
Kerala
(0484) 266 6811/8010
http://www.tajhotels.com
Co-ordinates: 9.952450, 76.281853 Nearby Places: Kochi