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16 Μάιος 2023
My yoga studio hosted our annual international Yoga & PIlates retreat at Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort in Alappuzha, Kerala. We have been communicating with Renji since 2020 when we first planned our retreat there, but the pandemic hit and we postponed it til this year. The resort has 17 cottages, and our group of 26 pax took all but one of the cottages. Our flights landed close to midnight but arranging for airport pick up from Cochin International Airport was not a problem. Our bus ride took slightly under 1.5 hours to reach the Backwaters, and we then piled onto small boats operated by the resort to cross over. Checking in was a breeze, even though it was at 2.30am, and the cottages are spacious, clean and well-maintained. The beds were comfortable and each cottage had both air-conditioning and a ceiling fan. The cottages was beautifully spaced out, and the landscape was gorgeous and well-maintained. Sunrise and sunsets at the Backwaters were spectacular. The resort's restaurant served authentic Keralan food, and it was delicious. As well-travelled Asians, our palate is somewhat more diversified, and we commented to the chef that we'd prefer our Masala Chai a bit stronger.....and he did his best to accommodate our requests. The recently built yoga hall above the reception was very spacious and airy, with windows all round and views of the Backwaters and greenery. Our only comment was that the hall's ceiling fan had only one speed.....and it was Fast! It would have been nice if the speed could be adjusted. There was an intermittent water supply shortage in the mornings, perhaps due to ***y people taking showers all at once, but it was very quickly rectified. The yoga hall is equipped with yoga mats and bolsters, making it very convenient if one was traveling and would like to do some yoga or meditation and didn't have their mats with them. Kondai Lip is quiet, serene, and perfect for our annual yoga event. The staff were friendly and helpful, and most communicated well in English. You can get to Fort Kochi by car, for a bit of sightseeing and shopping (just ask the Front Desk to make arrangements), or book an Ayurveda massage if you're staying in. May is the beginning of summer and the Indian summers are known to be hot, but we were lucky to have rain in the early morning, which cooled down the temperature quite a bit. It is advisable to bring ***** mosquito repellent if you're taking an evening stroll in the grounds or walking out to the restaurant for dinner. A big thank you, to Renji and team, for making our event and 6-day stay smooth sailing and pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kondai Lip and look forward to returning in the near future. Namaste.
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