by Salim M Das | Apr 28, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
You’ve seen this story before. Perfect photos, glowing reviews, and big promises that collapse the moment you check in. If you are the kind of traveler who reads reviews with suspicion and expects disappointment, this is written for you. Not to impress you, but to...
by Salim M Das | Apr 25, 2026 | Kumarakom Blog
How to Find Best Family Accommodation in Kumarakom A real, experience-driven guide to choosing the right stay for your family in Kerala’s backwater paradise TL;DR I learned the hard way that not all “family-friendly” stays in Kumarakom actually feel comfortable with...
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...
