KOVILAKOM LAKESIDE VILLA, rich with culture and built along the lines of Kerala "Thachu Shasthram"- the ancient rules and rites of carpentry, stands Kovilakam, a unique piece of Kerala architecture. Lined with intricate and perfectly carved woodwork, the typical nasrani-styled "Tharavadu" overlooks a 9 km stretch of Vembanad dotted with houseboats and country canoes.