Welcome To KADAMAKUDY Kadamakkudy is a bunch of breath taking islands scattered in the backwaters of Kochi hardly 15 km from the Marine drive. Of late, its rustic charm is attracting visitors from all around the world. The cluster has 14 major Islands and many more small islands many of them are now connected by rods and bridges. Moolampally is the largest of the islands with around 5 square kms. Valliya kadamakkudy, cheriyan thuruth,Chennur, pizhala, Kothad, Koranopadam,Kandanad, cheriya kadamakkudy, Palilam thuruthu, Murikkal, Puthussery, and Karikkad thuruth are other major islands which constitue this beautifu landscape. |
HOW TO GET HERE
33 km from Cochin International Airport
14 Km from Ernakulam Railway Station
8 Km from Nearest Metro Station
By Boat from Marine Drive
"Beautiful Landscape in the middle of a city" The beautiful mix of rice farming and aquaculture is soul and livelihood of Kadamakkudy Islands. It is natures aqua phonics in operation. The kettu is drained and land is ploughed manually by woman folks during the onset of monsoon and sprouted Pokkali rice seeds are sawn. The rice is harvested in 110 to 120 days. The rest of the year it is used for fish and shrimp farming. The people and the landscape continues to enchant the visitors. |
Major attractions in Kadamakudy
Kayaking
It is very conducive for Kayaking as the water is shallow except in the main waterways. There are professionally operated Kayakking centers in some of the Kadamakkudy Islands. Lessened country boats are also used in sightseeing if you are an adventurous soul
Mud Walkways
The unending or endless walkways encircling the aqua farms will take the visitors to the mystic terrains of the Kadamakkudy. It is an excellent lace for birding. The endemic and migratory birds, the wind and the occasional inquisitive jump of the fishes and rare pythons all add up to the walks.
Sunrise of Kadamakudy
You have to reach there early morning to see the spectacle of the day breaking in Kadamakkudy. The sunsets in Kadamakkudy are spectacular and if you happen to stay overnight in Kadamakkudy a photographic tour is most welcome.
Spectacular Sunset of Kadamakudy
It is the most spectacular display by nature, which compels visitors to revisit the landscapes of Kadamakkudy. The magnificent colors of scarlet, crimson, blue, and red profusely painted on the canvas with the sun painted in brightly colored orange make the evenings memorable.
Traditional Fishfarms
traditional aquaculture in an attempt to reduce adverse environmental impact of intensive aquaculture based on pelleted feed.
Mud Crabs
If you are a seafood lover, then Kadamakkudy may be the place you want to visit and revisit. The colossal mud crabs, the Perl spot ( Karimeen), mullets, prawns, shrimps, the snappers, the seabass, the clams, the anchovies are the major attractions of Kadamakkudy.
Cycling
The village roads which link the islands and to the outside and the mud roads which encircle the aquafarms and the water bodies along with the picturesque surroundings form an ideal cycling track. A cycle ride from marine drive to Kadamakkudy with a DSLR in your backpack through the countryside often resorting to boats and ferries to commute between islands is something to be relished if you like a bit of adventure
Bamboo Rafting
Country boats and bamboo rafts are an excellent means of adventure in the shallow backwaters. A few aqua farmers have constructed rafts on which the visitors can ride inside their farms. Small country boats and fiber boats manned by local guides can take you to the vast expanse of water for sightseeing and sport fishing.
WHERE YOU CAN STAY HERE
"Global destinations helping the local community"