Homestay in kumarakom
The eco friendly homestays in Kumarakom set in the most idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, is located amidst an unending expanse of never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration. The Vembanad , the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with 'Kumarakom Karimeen' (pearl spotted fish), Konju (tiger prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns) and many more. See and Feel it
Fishing in kumarakom
Fishing is a livelihood for the backwater people. The men folk use small fishing boats and nets. Even the women havedeveloped skills in fishing. They walk neck-deep in water carrying terracotta pots with them. The 'Karimeen' on seeing thefisherwomen bury their heads in the mud underwater. The women feel the fish with their toes and grab them and deposit in the earthen pots they carry.
Farm Houses
Most of the homestays at Kumarakom are located in the midst of cardamom plantations and is nestled in a perfectly calm andcool environment, surrounded by hills and dales, rivers and waterfalls.
Activities
Tourist at Kumarakom can see and enjoy Kerala traditional dance Kathakali / martial art Kalaripayattu , Sunset Backwatertrip in country boat with local man and watch fishing, Prawn farm visit, local family in Kerala hut, local tea /snacks,Visit 350 years old Nalukettu, a Hindu Kaymal family, ancient things, Kerala lunch and finally Visit to Potters village.
Food.
Home made vegetarian and non vegetarian food, as per your requirements, is served in the main hall of our house. All the foodis freshly made using organic and local produced on the local farm house..
HOW TO REACH KUMARAKOM KERALA
By Flight
You can come down to Kumarakom from the Nedumbassery Intl. Airport at Kochi, in Ernakulam Dist.(90 KM) and also from the Trivandrum Intl. Airport (180 KM) by car.
By Rail
You can come from Ernakulam (65 KM), Alappuzha (39 KM), Cherthala (22KM) and from Kottayam Rly Station (15 KM) by car or in passenger bus.
By Road
From Munnar (165 KM) and from Thekkady (125 KM) you can come to Kumarakom through Kottayam by car or passenger bus.
By Auto / Car from Kumarako
It is only one kilometer south of Kumarakom Govt Boat Jetty and is 2 KM south west of Kumarakom Market Junction.
The eco friendly homestays in Kumarakom set in the most idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, is located amidst an unending expanse of never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration. The Vembanad , the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with 'Kumarakom Karimeen' (pearl spotted fish), Konju (tiger prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns) and many more. See and Feel it
Fishing in kumarakom
Fishing is a livelihood for the backwater people. The men folk use small fishing boats and nets. Even the women havedeveloped skills in fishing. They walk neck-deep in water carrying terracotta pots with them. The 'Karimeen' on seeing thefisherwomen bury their heads in the mud underwater. The women feel the fish with their toes and grab them and deposit in the earthen pots they carry.
Farm Houses
Most of the homestays at Kumarakom are located in the midst of cardamom plantations and is nestled in a perfectly calm andcool environment, surrounded by hills and dales, rivers and waterfalls.
Activities
Tourist at Kumarakom can see and enjoy Kerala traditional dance Kathakali / martial art Kalaripayattu , Sunset Backwatertrip in country boat with local man and watch fishing, Prawn farm visit, local family in Kerala hut, local tea /snacks,Visit 350 years old Nalukettu, a Hindu Kaymal family, ancient things, Kerala lunch and finally Visit to Potters village.
Food.
Home made vegetarian and non vegetarian food, as per your requirements, is served in the main hall of our house. All the foodis freshly made using organic and local produced on the local farm house..
HOW TO REACH KUMARAKOM KERALA
By Flight
You can come down to Kumarakom from the Nedumbassery Intl. Airport at Kochi, in Ernakulam Dist.(90 KM) and also from the Trivandrum Intl. Airport (180 KM) by car.
By Rail
You can come from Ernakulam (65 KM), Alappuzha (39 KM), Cherthala (22KM) and from Kottayam Rly Station (15 KM) by car or in passenger bus.
By Road
From Munnar (165 KM) and from Thekkady (125 KM) you can come to Kumarakom through Kottayam by car or passenger bus.
By Auto / Car from Kumarako
It is only one kilometer south of Kumarakom Govt Boat Jetty and is 2 KM south west of Kumarakom Market Junction.
Name of the Road: Illikkalam Lake Resort is on the right side of the Ammankary-Nava Nazareth Road, just 150 meters before Nava Nazareth Junction in Kumarakom.
By car from Bangalore(Route One)
Bangalore, Mysore, Gundalpet Road,Muthanga, Sulthan Bathery, Kalpetta, Kozhikode,N.H 17, Edapally, N.H 47, Deviate from N.H 47 To right - Cherthala, Thaneermukkam bund,Turn Right, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, B.S.N.L Tower near Kumarakom Boat Jetty,Turn Right , Radisson Plaza, Illikkalam Lake Resort.
Bangalore, Mysore, Gundalpet Road,Muthanga, Sulthan Bathery, Kalpetta, Kozhikode,N.H 17, Edapally, N.H 47, Deviate from N.H 47 To right - Cherthala, Thaneermukkam bund,Turn Right, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, B.S.N.L Tower near Kumarakom Boat Jetty,Turn Right , Radisson Plaza, Illikkalam Lake Resort.
By car from Bangalore (Route Two)
Bangalore, Hosoor,Dharmapuri,Salem,N.H 47,Erode,Coimbathore, Palakkad, Trichur, Angamaly, Alwaye, Edapally, Vaitala, Deviate from N.H 47 To right – Cherthala, Thaneermukkam bund, Turn Right, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, B.S.N.L Tower near Kumarakom Boat Jetty, Turn Right , Radisson Plaza, Illikkalam Lake Resort.
Bangalore, Hosoor,Dharmapuri,Salem,N.H 47,Erode,Coimbathore, Palakkad, Trichur, Angamaly, Alwaye, Edapally, Vaitala, Deviate from N.H 47 To right – Cherthala, Thaneermukkam bund, Turn Right, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, B.S.N.L Tower near Kumarakom Boat Jetty, Turn Right , Radisson Plaza, Illikkalam Lake Resort.
From Madurai
Theni, Kumaly, Kanjirapally, Mundakayam, Kottayam, Kumarakom
Theni, Kumaly, Kanjirapally, Mundakayam, Kottayam, Kumarakom
