Kottayam

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The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.
The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.
The backwaters of Kerala truly is one of the most magnificens placera I ever visited!
The lush greens are just mesmerizing
#AquaTrove
This place is much much more beautiful than how it looks in this particular picture. The perfectly round star and the mesmerizing water holding that particular boat and life aboard!

#bruisedpassports
Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom Lake Resort

5 out of 5
Kumarakom North P O Kottayam Kerala
$378 nightly
The price is $447 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$447 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Excellent heritage property adjacent to the the Vembanad lake.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Kumarakom Lake Resort
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5 out of 5
Pallichira, Vayitharamattom Kottayam Kerala
$157 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$187 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
We enjoyed a relaxing week at Niraamaya...all the staff (too many to name) ...Prasuna, Atul and Dr Aishwarya, Smita, Blessin, from the names I remember, all went out of their way to assist us with our requests and always with a smile. I especially enjoyed the nasal massage to clear up the sinuses. ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

4 out of 5
1/404 Kamarakom Kottayam Kerala
$228 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$269 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
The beautiful property

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom

3 out of 5
THE LILY PAD Building NO: 20A, 20B Kottayam Kerala
Stay at this villa in Kottayam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Shajin and the whole crew were amazing and helped us feel relaxed and comfortable straight away.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Amã Stays & Trails Lily Pad , Kumarakom
Natureland Homestay

Natureland Homestay

kottayam kerala
Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attraction St. George Orthodox Church is located nearby.
Natureland Homestay
Coconut Creek Homestay

Coconut Creek Homestay

Kumarakom KL
Stay at this vacation home in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are located nearby.
Coconut Creek Homestay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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