Vaikom Village Tourism

Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, Vaikom embraces travellers with its beautiful water bodies and serene village life. The emerald Murinjapuzha Backwaters and green carpeted nature allures the traveller in you to Vaikom. Besides this, the majestic Vaikom Mahadeva Temple enhances the exquisiteness of the place. Exploring the backwaters, narrow canals and life of the small villages of Vaikom is best possible through canoe cruises which are close to the hearts of nature lovers since it is eco-friendly. A laid-back cruise in a canoe soaks one in the rich natural beauty of the surrounding greenery. Witnessing the dredging of lime shells and exploring the weaving industry here are the exciting parts of the voyage. The pottery village of Vaikom grants travellers a chance to watch the enthralling process of rendering life to clay and mud. The trip also allows a chance to experience and explore the fishing methods practised in Kerala such as the traditional net fishing and Chinese net fishing. Relishing the grand feast of Kerala, the Onasadhya which is served on banana leaves as per tradition and tasting the sweet toddy, a unique brew of Kerala will all undoubtedly be added delights for explorers. Kalamezhuthu is a ritual art form of Kerala that uses powders of various hues to create fascinating images of Gods and Goddesses. These offerings to the Goddesses can be witnessed by visiting the glorious Vaikom Mahadeva Temple during its festival days. The prestige of Vaikom lies in the Mahadeva Temple that showcases the cultural legacy of the place.