Kumarakom Blog : Kumarakom, the Best Place in the Backwaters of Kerala

Kumarakom Houseboat Package  You can have your Houseboat  for overnight stay with full board basis, from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages at Kumarakom, or from any other available places in and around Kumarakom, that is  within 8 Kms from ILLIKKALAM...

Shikara cruising in Kumarakom,Kerala  Cruising, Starting From You can have Shikara / Speedboat cruising from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages at Kumarakom, or from any other available places in and around Kumarakom, that is  within 8 Kms from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside...

Houseboat cruising in kumarakom  Cruising, Starting From You can have your Houseboat / Shikara / Motorboat / Speedboat cruising from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages at Kumarakom, or from any other available places in and around Kumarakom, that is  within 8 Kms...

Kumarakom Birds Sanctuary  Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at the north of Kumarakom. on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Set in the Kerala Backwaters the bird sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds.Developed in...

Hindu Temples & Deities in Kumarakom Sri Muthen’s Nada Mahadeva Temple Mahadeva is lord Siva,There are many siva shrines all over kerala.The Mahadeva temples in Vaikom,Kottayam and  Ettumanoor are fameous Siva Temples. Main Idol—Siva Festival—April (4 days...

Small Stingless Honey Bee Watching (Meliponiculture) We have at present 16 colonies of Small Stingless Honey Bee. They are part of biodiversity, these bees are local species, perfectly adapted to the environment. They are the main pollinators and produce incomparable...

Distance from ILLIKKALAM lakeside Cottages to Sightseeing Places in & Around Kumarakom Kumarakom Govt. Boat Jetty ( 2 K.m.) Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (5.5 K.m.) Nalu Pank Houseboat Terminal (5 K.m) Metran Kayal (5 K.m) Regional Agricultural  Research Station...

Distance from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages to Main Resorts & Clubs in Kumarakom Backwater Ripples (850 Meters) Karma Chakra (400 Meters), Kumarakom Sailing Club( 1 K.m.) Zuri Kumarakom & Spa (1K.m.) Kottayam Club (1 K.m.) Abad Whispering Palms (1. K.m.) Lake...

Distance from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages to Useful Places in and Around Kumarakom Banks & ATM (2 K.m.), Kumarakom Bus Stop (2 K.m.)Kumarakom Govt. Boat Jetty ( 2 K.m.) Medical Shops (3K.m.) Kumarakom Govt. Hospital ( 3 K.m.), Kumarakom Market Junction (3K.m)...

Visit Religious Places The Navanazreth Holy Family Church — Half kilometer away This Christian Catholic Church is situated just 500 meters away from Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages. Service Starts at 6.30 am on all days from Monday To Saturday and 7 am on all the...

Elephant Training Center  — 83 Kilometers ( Konni & Kodanad) Konni is a popular training center for elephants in Kerala. Located in the district of Pathanamthitta, it is a major center of tourist attraction in Kerala, and attracts visitors in large numbers...

Aruvikkuzhy Water Falls –   35 KM distance Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is a waterfall near Kottayam in  Kerala is situated 2 km from Pallickathode. The waterfall measures about 30 ft in height and active only during monsoon. In summer the river almost dries...

Thanneermukkam Bund  –  20 KM away It also connects the two districts of Kottayam and Alappuzha through the Thanneermukkam and Vechoor villages on either side of the bund. The bund, which has a length of 1400 meters, Thanneermukkom Bund (Thannermukkom Salt...

 J-Yes Farm Neendoor It is 25 Km away from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages at Kumarakom and can be reached in 45 minutes time. It’s  an award winning farm and a nice place to enjoy with family. Has a good restaurant. BBQ fish is a must try. The farm also has...

Allappuzha —- Kottayam A boat ride between Alapuzha and Kottayam is a very pleasing experience. The 2 and a half hour ride in either direction costs just Rs 25.The State run boats stop at some 40 points. For the inhabitants of these water-logged lands, the boat is the...

  Ferry Service One must experience a boat ride from Muhamma to Kumarakom through Vembanad lake, largest lake in Kerala. Around 1 hour journey cost around 10rs. Awesome experience.Muhamma – Kumarakom boat service available. Anyone can make use of public water...

Fishing At Mutherimada The above places are around 6 Kms away from ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages and you can get lot of Perl Spot Fishes (Karimeen) by using fishing rod, You can go in an auto rickshaw and come back in another one. Karimeen is a very tasty fish in...

Mukkutti / മുക്കുത്തി It is an important flower for the people of Kerala both for its medicinal values and cultural importance. Mukkutti has been used in traditional folk medicine to treat numerous diseases.In Ayurveda this little herb Mukkutti is described as a good...

Kumarakom Is the most beautiful tourist destination in Kerala  Experience, Beautiful Vembanad Lake, Houseboats, Shikara Boats, Sunset, Unique fishing method namely Vellavali, Village life and Responsible Tourism Activities in Kumarakom. Kumarakom is well known...

Experience, Beautiful Vembanad Lake, Houseboats, Shikara Boats, Sunset, Unique fishing method namely Vellavali, Village life and Responsible Tourism Activities in Kumarakom. Kumarakom is well known for its backwaters, three sides of Kumarakom are surrounded by Lake...

വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ മുന്‍പ്, ഓബ്രോയി ഗ്രൂപ്പ് ഓഫ് ഹോട്ടല്‍സ് ഒരു സെവന്‍ സ്റ്റാര്‍ പ്രോജക്ടും അനുബന്ധമായ വികസനങ്ങളും പാതിരാമണലില്‍ ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്നതിനു വേണ്ടി കേരള ഗവണ്‍മെന്‍റുമായി ഒരു ധാരണയുണ്ടാക്കി മുന്നോട്ടു പോകുന്ന സമയത്ത് പരിസ്ഥിതി വാദികളും കുറെ രാഷ്ട്രീയ പ്രവര്‍ത്തകരും, ഈ...