NAVARATRI • DURGA PUJA • DUSSEHRA 2026
Your Festive Holiday, Right Beside Vembanad Lake
Celebrate the October holidays with a memorable Kumarakom backwater escape. Stay in comfortable lakeside cottages, enjoy sunset views from your private sit-out, and add a Shikara, houseboat or speedboat cruise to your stay.
Beside Vembanad Lake
Couples & Families
Three Boat Experiences
Nature & Open Spaces
THE KUMARAKOM EXPERIENCE
Make This Dussehra More Than Just Another Holiday
Looking for Navaratri holiday packages in Kerala, a Durga Puja family getaway or a peaceful Dussehra break? Discover a different kind of holiday at ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom.
Spend slow mornings by the lake, watch houseboats pass your veranda, take a boat ride across the backwaters and enjoy time in the property’s green surroundings. Choose a practical AC room, a private lake-facing cottage, an independent villa or a family cottage according to your group and budget.
Ask us to prepare a stay and experience quotation based on your dates.
CHOOSE YOUR ESCAPE
Three Ways to Enjoy Kumarakom
Choose your accommodation first, then ask us to add boating experiences and meals to a personalised quote.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Backwater Budget Escape
Spend more of your holiday exploring Kumarakom and less on accommodation.
From ₹2,600 / room / night
- Standard AC Room, 90 m category
- Suitable for two guests, subject to room configuration
- Optional Shikara cruise on request
- Food charged separately unless confirmed otherwise
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
Sunset by the Lake
Make the lake the centre of your holiday with a private sit-out and an optional sunset Shikara cruise.
From ₹4,500 / cottage / night
- Air-conditioned bedroom
- Private lake-facing sit-out
- Two single beds and attached bathroom
- Optional Shikara or speedboat experience
FAMILY FAVOURITE
Family Backwater Holiday
Stay together, enjoy open spaces and add a boat ride across Vembanad Lake.
From ₹6,000 / cottage / night
- Family AC Cottage, subject to availability
- Two interconnected AC bedrooms
- Designed for up to four guests
- Ask about the lake-facing family upgrade
FIND YOUR PERFECT ROOM
Compare Accommodation Options
| Accommodation | Guests | Lake distance | Indicative tariff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard AC Room, 90 m category | 2 | About 90 m | ₹2,600 |
| Standard AC Room, 70 m category | 2 | About 70 m | ₹3,500 |
| Standard AC Cottage, 25 m category | Confirm | About 25 m | ₹4,000 |
| Lake Facing Sunset View AC Cottage | 2 | About 10 m | ₹4,500 |
| Lake Facing Sunset View Superior AC Cottage | 2 | About 10 m | ₹6,000 |
| Lake Front Sunset View Independent AC Villa | 3 | About 10 m | ₹6,000 |
| Family AC Cottage | 4 | About 30 m | ₹6,000 |
| Lake Facing Sunset View Family AC Cottage | 4 | About 10 m | ₹7,498 |
Rates are indicative planning figures. Confirm current tariffs, room configuration, occupancy, taxes and availability before booking.
THE VIEW IS PART OF THE HOLIDAY
Wake Up to the Backwaters. Stay for the Sunset.
At ILLIKKALAM, the lake is more than a sightseeing stop. Selected cottages stand close to the waterfront, where guests can sit outside and watch houseboats, motorboats and fishing boats pass along Vembanad Lake.
- Lake-facing private sit-outs in selected room categories
- Open space beside the waterfront
- Views of boats and everyday backwater life
- Relaxed time for couples, families and friends
ADD AN EXPERIENCE
Three Ways to Explore Vembanad Lake
Shikara Cruise
A relaxed way to explore waterways, see the scenery and enjoy the backwaters. Ask about morning or sunset trips and available durations.
Houseboat Cruise
Experience Kerala’s famous houseboats. Ask about available day-cruise options, duration, meal inclusions and private arrangements.
Speedboat or Motorboat
Choose a faster ride for a different view of the open lake. Confirm trip duration, passenger capacity, fare and weather conditions.
BEYOND THE BOAT RIDE
More to Enjoy at the Property
- Walker’s path and open green spaces
- Organic farm and cultivated areas
- Outdoor games, subject to availability
- Indoor games such as table tennis and carrom, subject to availability
- Fishing enquiries and suitable times
- Lakeside relaxation and boat watching
Activities depend on availability and operating conditions. Ask the team about facilities before arrival.
A TASTE OF KERALA
Food on Order
Food is available on order. Ask for the current menu and prices before arrival.
- Kerala meals and local dishes, subject to menu availability
- Fish dishes and other special requests by prior arrangement
- Group dining requirements can be discussed in advance
Meals are charged separately unless the confirmed written package specifically includes them.
SIMPLE DIRECT BOOKING
Build a Festive Holiday Around Your Budget
Tell us your dates, room preference and preferred experiences. We will help you request a personalised quotation.
01. Choose Your Dates
02. Choose Your Stay
03. Add Experiences
YOUR FESTIVE ESCAPE AT A GLANCE
Explore the ILLIKKALAM Experience
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Navaratri and Dussehra in 2026?
Which room is best for a couple?
Which accommodation suits a family of four?
Can I combine a room with a boat cruise?
Are food and breakfast included?
Are all cottages directly beside the lake?
Are the rates final?
YOUR KUMARAKOM HOLIDAY STARTS HERE
Stay by the Lake. Explore the Backwaters. Enjoy the Festive Break.
Whether you are planning a couple’s getaway, a family holiday or a relaxed trip with friends, let us help you choose the right room and backwater experience.
ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages, Ammankary, Nazareth Road, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563
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