Facilities

Rooms are moderately furnished, have AC, attached bathroom with hot and cold water, shower, and Western Toilet.
Wheelchair- Friendly Property
Suitable location for Family Get-togethers at the Lakefront.
WIFI facility is available from the porch or sit-out of Cottages, Villas, and Rooms. The average expected speed will be around 50 Mbps, but there might be connectivity issues. Therefore, it is always better to have alternate arrangements for WIFI, such as Jio /Idea or BSNL5G, Sim/ Connections, for uninterrupted services.

Relax in Nature’s Embrace

Lakeside and Lake Facing, Single-story, Family Cottages and Villas in Kumarakom, Private sit-outs of Cottages and Villas, overlooking Kerala’s largest backwater, Lake Vembanad. An eco-friendly environment free from noise and air pollution. Year-round Comfort, Enjoy Kerala’s natural beauty in all seasons, including the monsoon, directly from the Porch of Cottages and Villas. Safe and fresh food, prepared upon request (Without artificial color and tastemakers). Safe parking is available for the vehicles.

Unwind and Explore

One of the best locations to witness unforgettable sunsets and experience the vibrant backwater life – Houseboats, Shikara Boats, and Speedboats – all from the Sit-outs of your Cottages. Embark on a backwater cruise directly from the property. On-site Activities: Enjoy a game of Table Tennis, Basketball, or Badminton on our courts. Try your hand at fishing or explore the organic farm and fruit trees on our walking/jogging path. Take a refreshing dip in Lake Vembanad, from the bathing ghat for a rejuvenating experience.

Fresh & Safe Food

Advance Orders Ensure Timely Food Service.
*We don’t Prepare the food or any ingredients in advance, only after the order.
*We don’t use Ajinomoto, tastemakers, chemicals, or any colors in the food we serve only safe food, with its natural color.
*We make Turmeric Powder, Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Masalas and spices, Coconut Oil, etc.. under our supervision, for our cooking.
*We use farm-grown vegetables for cooking, daily more than 2 dishes, from our Organic Farm.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner:-

Breakfast offered @ Rs 315 per person will have, just one item from the Menu Card. But at the same time, the total price of the breakfast shall not be more than Rs 315, including GST, Per Person, as per our Menu Card. You may order as per the Menu Card if you want more items. Then you will have to pay as per the price of the Menu Card. If you require a Package, non-vegetarian, Lunch, or Dinner, then the charge will be Rs 635 Per Person. This will be a limited menu Lunch or Dinner as specially made for the package.

Houseboat Overnight Stay Package:-

Houseboat Overnight Package with 5 hours cruising, including all meals, Check In 12 Noon, Check Out before 9 Am.
Single Bedroom Houseboat:- 2 Persons Rs 10,000, 3 Persons Rs 12,000.
Two Bedroom Houseboat 4 Persons Rs 15,000.
Three Bedroom Houseboat 6 Persons Rs 20,000

Cruising Through Vembanad Lake

Houseboat Cruising Minimum 5 Hours Rs 10,000. Food & Beverages will be extra.
Shikara Cruising minimum 1 Hour Rs 1000
Speedboat cruising 1 Hour Rs 3000

Please Note:

1) Published Tariff
The published Tariff,on this page is applicable for an indefinite period. Tariffs May Be Changed Without Any Prior Information. Therefore before confirmation of your booking, you may confirm the current tariff with Mrs. Susan Salim, for the latest tariff. Contact:-Mobile No: +91 9495735152, 9447024234.

2) Online Discounted Tariff is Applicable Only  For Online Booking!

3) Walk-In Guests
Published Tariff will be applicable for Walk-In Guests. (Guests who arrive without a confirmed reservation, that is after the payment of tariff)

4) Group Bookings
Published Tariff will be applicable for group Bookings.

5) Maintenance Charge
Guests are advised not to bring outside food for having it, in the Property, If you want outside food, please have it out side itself. But still If You want to bring the outside food for having within the property, then you will have to pay minimum Rs 150 Per Room, Per Day, for cleaning and  maintenance of the Property.

6) Rules, Regulations & Procedures
You may go through the Rules, Regulations & Procedures, stated on this website, before the confirmation of your booking, for to be informed of all the information about ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages, such as Advance Booking, Facilities of this Property, About Placing the order of Food and Beverages, Service Restrictions, Luggage Handling, Cancellation and other Rules, Check in & Check out Procedures, ,House Rules etc. for you to have a comfortable stay with us.

Susan Salim
ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages
Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala State, India.
PIN 686563.
Mob:+91 94470 24234, 94957 35152

How to Reach

​By Flight

• Cochin International Airport, in Ernakulam Dist.(80 K.m.) 2.5 Hours
• Trivandrum Intl. Airport (180 K.m.) 4.5  Hours,
• Karipur Intl. Airport (Calicut International Airport) 5.45 Hours  (215 K.m.)
• Kannur  Intl Airport ( 326 Km ) 9 Hours.

By Train

• Kottayam -16 K.m.  (30 Minutes)
• Ernakulum Junction South-60 K.m. (1.5 Hours)
• Ernakulum Town North-62 K.m. (1.45 Hours)
• Alappuzha-41 K.m. (1.15 Hours)
• Cherthala-22 K.m.  ( 45 Minutes)