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Namasthe…

Welcome to Kadamakkudy Islands blog by the local blogger, nature lover and photographer – that is a good description of me. I do not exactly remember when I started visiting this place. The proximity of my home to this place allowed me to cycle through these islands, photograph nature, watch the birds, converse with the local fishermen and in the process become part of it, atleast while I am there. I wish every visitor to these islands experience a similar feeling and experience. With that in mind, I have designed this travel itinery for those travellers who are seeking a pleasant and memorable Kadamakkudy experience.

Wish you happy and safe holidays !

Abrachan, Local blogger, Photographer, Nature lover WhatsApp – 9895372115, 8129118111

The best time to be at Kadamakkudy Islands is from 6.30 am to 9 am and from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Between 9 am and 4 pm, it is very hot here. With this in mind, we have designed a very relaxed itinery with 1 nights stay.

The kadamakkudy itinerary

Activity	Time
Day#1
Check in	2 pm – Rs.3000/- room. Air conditioned, initerrupted power supply, clean Pick up from the airport / railway station can be arranged at actuals
Lunch	Can bring your own lunch / Online Food Delivery / Local food providers
Boating in a 8 seater boat, enjoying the sunset	4.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Walk around a bit exploring the street food	6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. To be paid at actuals
Dinner at a seafood restaurant adjacent to the backwaters	7.30 pm to 9 pm
Back to the room	10 pm
Day#2
Early morning Kayaking through the mangrove forests, enjoying the sun-rise	6 am to 8 am
Snacks / Coffee / Tea	At the Kayaking venue
Breakfast	After Kayaking
Visit to the ancient churches nearby	10 am to 11 am
Check out	12 pm

Only Kayaking trips (Rs. 650 / person for 2 hours) – Book in advance
6.30 am to 8.30 am
4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Only Boating trips (Rs. 2000 / hour. 2 hours recommended). Maximum 8 persons / boat). – Book in advance
6.30 am to 8.30 am
4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

How to reach Kadamakkudy Islands

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the nearest airport. With approximately 800 Rs, the airport taxis will drop you at the place of stay at Kadamakkudy within 45 minutes.
Ernakulam (Town) which is also known as Ernakulam North station, and the Ernakulam Junction which is also known as the Ernakulam South are of equal distance from your recommended place of stay at Kadamakkudy and will take approximately 45 minutes drive and will will charge around 600 rupees
Uber Auto is another option
If you are a real budget traveller, then you can take the Metro Rail and alight at Changabuzha Nagar Station (40 Rs). From there take a uber taxi, provided you have very less luggage to carry.
On request, we can also arrange pick up and drop at actuals
Many youngsters rent motorcycles to explore this area
There are air conditioned Kochi Water Mero Boats plying between the nearby places like Cheranallur and Eloor. Trips to Kadamakkudy is not yet started. The boatride from Kochi highcourt to cheranallur is a good experience and will cost you only less than 50 INR. From Cheranallur, we can arrange for a pickup.

Feel free to get in touch with us for any clarifications.

WhatsApp / Mobile – +91 9895372115 , 8129118111

Once a beautiful mangrove where birds nested

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An appeal for Sustainable and Safe tourism for Kadamakkudy Islands

Kadamakkudy should not become another crowded tourist hotspot.
Its future lies in preserving what makes it unique—its silence, biodiversity, waterways, and community life. Please follow the link below to learn more

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What is there to see at Kadamakkudy Islands?

“What is there to see in Kadamakkudy?” — this is a question I have been asked countless times over the years.

The usual answers are quite predictable: boating, kayaking, sunsets, and perhaps a visit to the local toddy shop.

But if Kadamakkudy were only about these experiences, why would I keep returning here so regularly for more than a decade—without ever losing my love for this place?

There is something far deeper that draws me back.

For me, Kadamakkudy is not just a destination; it is an experience. It is a place where time slows down, where nature speaks softly, and where every visit reveals something new.

It is in the quiet rhythm of the backwaters, the magical golden hours, the countless birds, and the profound sense of peace that this place offers.

Kadamakkudy is not merely a place to visit.
It is a place to feel, to pause, and to reconnect—with nature and with yourself.

I call this an invitation to experience true tranquility.

For more than a decade now, I have been walking and cycling across the length and breadth of Kadamakkudy Islands with my camera at least twice a week. I feel truly blessed to live close to these pristine islets, which allow me to return here again and again.

Watching and photographing birds brings me immense joy, peace, and fulfillment. According to eBird⁠ Attachment.tiff , more than 200 species of birds have been sighted in and around Kadamakkudy Islands.

For me, birdwatching is meditation.

It helps me disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse myself in moments of silence, peace, and tranquility. The golden hours here are simply magical—mesmerising beyond words.

That said, first-time visitors often arrive with great expectations, only to feel disappointed due to the lack of hospitality and visitor-friendly facilities in the area.

If you are looking to experience the real essence of Kadamakkudy Islands

Give me a call or send me a WhatsApp message

+91 9895372115 , 8129118111

AbrachanPudusserry – Nature and bird photography enthusiast

Some of my clicks from the nature walks

Red-Wattled Lapwing https://ebird.org/species/rewlap1

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Back to Kadamakkudy Islands…

Kadamakkudy also spelt as Kadamakudy comprises of fourteen tiny islets situated in the Ernakulam district of Kerala state of India. The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) and the nearest railway stations are Ernakulam town also known as Ernakulam North railway station. Ernakulam Junction also known as the Ernakulam South railway station is also equally close. This area is blessed with its natural beauty provided by vast fields which is used for pokkali paddy cultivation for six months and for growing prawns for the remaining six months. According to e-bird, more than 215 species of birds are sighted in this region. The surrounding mangrove forests and wet lands provide shelter to them.