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Why a Guest Planning to Visit Kumarakom Should Stay Lakefront to Experience Kumarakom at Its Best

Why a Guest Planning to Visit Kumarakom Should Stay Lakefront to Experience Kumarakom at Its Best

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog

The first time you see Vembanad Lake, it doesn’t shout for your attention it drifts into your senses. Morning mist hovers just above the water, a soft veil that hides the far shore. A fisherman stands balanced on his canoe, casting a net in one clean arc. Somewhere in...
Kumarakom and the Baker Family: Colonial Legacy in the Backwaters

Kumarakom and the Baker Family: Colonial Legacy in the Backwaters

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog

In the 19th century an English missionary family turned this watery Kerala village into farmland, schools and a heritage home – a story you can still explore today. The Story of Baker Family and Kumarakom How One English Family Reclaimed a Swamp, Built a Home, and...
Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025: Ticket Sales Begin Friday 8th August – Where to Buy Tickets

Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2025: Ticket Sales Begin Friday 8th August – Where to Buy Tickets

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race 2025(Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali), Ticket Sales Begin Friday 8th August 2025 The 71st Nehru Trophy Boat Race, set to take place on August 30, 2025, at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, is one of Kerala’s most iconic cultural events....
The Kumarakom Hotel: ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom, Kerala

The Kumarakom Hotel: ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom, Kerala

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom, Kerala, offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking a blend of nature, relaxation, and authentic Kerala hospitality. Just 10 meters from the water’s edge, our eco-friendly, family-run property provides budget-friendly...
August 2025 Tourism and Travel Calendar for Kerala and Kumarakom

August 2025 Tourism and Travel Calendar for Kerala and Kumarakom

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Kerala, celebrated as “God’s Own Country,” offers a captivating tourism experience in August 2025, enriched by the monsoon season’s lush greenery and pleasant temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. While rainfall may limit some...
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Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages is a family‐run lakefront retreat on the shores of Kumarakom’s Vembanad Lake, where guests enjoy warm Kerala hospitality in cozy, affordable cottages with stunning backwater views. Its on-site organic garden supplies farm-fresh ingredients for every meal, creating a truly authentic and peaceful Kerala backwaters experience that visitors cherish

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