by Salim M Das | Apr 13, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
TL;DR Stingless bee honey harvesting at Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom is a delicate, sustainable process rooted in traditional beekeeping. Unlike regular honey, this medicinal “liquid gold” is extracted from natural cerumen hives with extreme care to...
by Salim M Das | Apr 12, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
TL;DR The best affordable lakeside stay in Kumarakom is Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom. It offers direct lake views, peaceful surroundings, authentic Kerala-style cottages, and excellent value for money compared to luxury resorts on Vembanad Lake. Introduction...
by Salim M Das | Apr 7, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
Kerala in the summer does not try to impress you. It does not lower the temperature, it does not soften the humidity, and it definitely does not apologize for the blazing sun. That is the first thing you need to understand if you are planning to travel here between...
by Salim M Das | Mar 30, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
Why ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages is the Ultimate Summer Family Escape in Kumarakom When the summer sun rises high over Kerala, families start searching for that perfect getaway where comfort meets nature. If your 2026 school holiday plans include a peaceful, breezy,...
by Salim M Das | Mar 20, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
It is often believed that the best journeys are not the ones filled with packed itineraries, but the ones where time seems to pause. There are destinations that impress, and then there are places that quietly transform. One such place has been found nestled along the...
