Big Banana Island Retreat is located in Valiya Pazhampilly Thuruth, which is a picturesque island located in the Chendamangalam. Chendamangalam is a village, which has a tranquil atmosphere, popularly known for its historical importance and untouched natural beauty. As you reach this village, you will certainly be mesmerized by the beauty and feel refreshed with the cool breeze flowing through this place. In order to get to the Big Banana Island Retreat, you got to travel through the muddy narrow roads of the island.
The RetreatThe Big Banana Island Retreat is a resort, which is situated on the Valiya Pazhampilly Thuruth Island in Chendamangalam village of Ernakulam, Kerala. The resort is beautifully placed, with the captivating Periyar River gently flowing, in its backdrop. The resort is a perfect place to spend your vacation if you are looking to spend some peaceful time, away from the chaotic daily lifestyle of the cities. The impeccable natural beauty of this place will certainly make you feel invigorated and happy. If you are very much desperate to leave your daily hectic lifestyle and forget your problems for some days, then you should come to the Big Banana Island Retreat.
A stay at this resort will allow you to explore the fascinating lush green surroundings of the place and also observe the rural lifestyle of the natives or even interact with them. Interacting with the natives of the place will allow you to gain knowledge about the cultural lifestyle of this area. The resort includes six well designed bungalows, all of them facing the Periyar River, offering the breathtaking view of the river from their rooms. Every bungalow of this retreat is equipped with a double room that includes well furnished attached bathroom. The place also holds a palm-roofed restaurant, which serves a wide variety of delicious traditional dishes of Kerala along with few other items. The dishes provided at the restaurant of this place are prepared out of fresh vegetables, which are cultivated at the organic farm. The fish served at this place is also fresh, which are caught from the Periyar River. They even allow the guests to learn about the procedures involved in cooking of the dishes. One can also help the natives with the organic farming.
Apart from the standard quality of staying amenities offered at this place, the retreat also provides yoga and ayurvedic treatment on the request of the guests. The major highlights of the Big Banana Island Retreat are its open air yoga space and an ayurvedic treatment center. The treatments at these places will be provided to the guests only after consulting a doctor.Alluring activities like village visits, bird watching, farming, visits to historical sites, boating, angling and cultural programs also adds to the popularity of this retreat. The trips to historical sites 
provided by the resort include the areas in and around Chendamangalam-Muziris heritage sites, such as Kotttapuram forts, Kottayil Kovilakam, Pallippuram and few others. The trip also includes the excavation sites. So, this coming summer vacation, do not miss a chance to visit the Big Banana Island Retreat, where you will get to experience some memorable moments, leaving back all the worries at least for a certain period of time.
