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Sree Narayana Jayanthi Kumarakom Boat Race 2025

Sree Narayana Jayanthi Kumarakom Boat Race 2025

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom News

Get Ready for the 122nd Sree Narayana Jayanthi Kumarakom Boat Race 2025: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture   Kumarakom is gearing up for one of Kerala’s most cherished water festivals. The 122nd Sree Narayana Jayanthi Kumarakom Boat Race 2025 is set to...
Top 5-Star Hotels in Kumarakom, Kerala: The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Stays

Top 5-Star Hotels in Kumarakom, Kerala: The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Stays

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog

Kumarakom in Kerala is a paradise for those seeking unparalleled indulgence amid lush backwaters and verdant landscapes. If you are searching for the finest 5-star hotels in Kumarakom or luxury hotels in Kumarakom that blend traditional Kerala charm with modern...
Best Property in Kumarakom for Family: Why ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Stands Out

Best Property in Kumarakom for Family: Why ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Stands Out

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Planning a family vacation to Kumarakom? You’re likely dreaming of serene backwaters, lush greenery, and quality time away from the hustle. Finding the best property in Kumarakom for a family can be overwhelming, given the numerous options available. Look no...
Happy Malayalam New Year – Chingam 1, Kollavarsham 1201 (17 August 2025)

Happy Malayalam New Year – Chingam 1, Kollavarsham 1201 (17 August 2025)

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog

The first day of Chingam, the opening month of the Malayalam Calendar, marks the beginning of a brand-new year for Malayalees. On August 17, 2025, the calendar turns to Kollavarsham 1201, ushering in fresh hopes and new beginnings across Kerala and among Malayalees...
Best Property in Kumarakom – Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages

Best Property in Kumarakom – Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Best Property in Kumarakom: Discovering ILLIKKLAM Lakeside Cottages The backwaters of Kerala have always carried with them a quiet magic. In Kumarakom, that magic feels alive in every ripple of Vembanad Lake, every rustle of the coconut palms, and every call of a...
Discover the Enchanting World of Birds in Kumarakom: A Journey Through the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Discover the Enchanting World of Birds in Kumarakom: A Journey Through the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Kumarakom Birds : The Timeless Tale Imagine paddling gently through the mist-shrouded backwaters of Kerala at dawn, the air alive with the symphony of wings fluttering and calls echoing across the lagoons. As the first rays of sunlight pierce the canopy of mangroves,...
Independence Day Message from Hotel ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala

Independence Day Message from Hotel ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala

by Salim M Das | Kumarakom Blog, Kumarakom News

Dear Guests, Team, and Friends,   On this momentous occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, August 15, 2025, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you. Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and resilience that defines our great nation.   At...
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....
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