Vaikom Travel Guide

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We were exploring Kochi Backwaters nearby a village known as Vaikom . Apart from Kochi , some nearby villages offer great stay .
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We were exploring Kochi Backwaters nearby a village known as Vaikom . Apart from Kochi , some nearby villages offer great stay .
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Cruising through the beautiful backwaters of Vaikom in Kerala, which is not as touristy/commercialized as Alapuzzha.

Vaikom, backwater front is a town in Kerala, South India. 
Near to Vaikom boat jetty, on the way to the public beach, are 10 sculptures, each of them reminding us of events in the historic Vaikom Satyagraha. They tell tales starting from Dalavakkunnu, where those who fought for social change were cut down and buried many years before the historic protest, to various scenes from the Satyagraha itself.
The boathouses cruising through the backwaters is the mainstay of a Kerala experience.  But to get through the narrow channels, a kayak or small boat is required. The channels are lined with houses of locals;
We navigated through these channels on a canoe with a guide where we passed by beautiful rice fields, and small islands.
One of the best parts about travelling through these backwaters is bird watching, as we made our way through the narrower channels. In addition, these tours also include stops at small-scale industries and the local market.  
The smaller boats and kayaks are definitely a more intimate and a great way to learn about the culture and lives of the locals residing in these areas.
Kochi Marriott Hotel

Kochi Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lulu International Shopping Mall Kanayannur Kerala
The price is ฿3,342 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,342
฿3,944 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kanayannur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (611 reviews)
Superior bedding, quality furnishings, great bathroom fixtures along with friendly, attentive and wonderful service!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Kochi Marriott Hotel
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

5 out of 5
Bolgatty Island Kanayannur Kerala
The price is ฿4,604 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,604
฿5,433 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kanayannur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
Very nice property and very nice New Year’s Eve event

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark

Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark

5 out of 5
Infopark Kochi Phase 1 Campus Kanayannur Kerala
The price is ฿2,149 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,149
฿2,256 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kanayannur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark
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.
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Very good food and clean and no mosquitoes

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Cosy Houseboats
Beachparadise  Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
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Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Nice backwater experience
All the staff are friendly and very helpful. The other families we stayed in were also good. We had a fun backwater experience. The restaurant food was also very tasty.The room's also very cmfortable.

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Royal Boathouse
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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