01Pattanakkad · Beach & Coast
Andhakaranazhi Beach
Where the backwaters meet the Arabian Sea
PattanakkadBeach & Coast
Andhakaranazhi Beach
An estuary beach where the lagoon opens into the sea, with a lighthouse watching over the shore.
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01Featured
Places worth the journey
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02Kumbalangi, Ernakulam (nearby) · Backwaters & Islands
Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village
India's first model tourism village
03Ezhupunna · Nature & Scenic
Changaram Padasekharam
Where paddy fields meet the backwaters
04Chellanam, Ernakulam (nearby) · Beach & Coast
Puthenthode Beach
A quiet, uncrowded beach
05Thaickal, Cherthala (nearby) · Beach & Coast
Thaickal Beach
A beautiful shore for the sunset
06Pattanakkad · Village & Heritage
Andhakaranazhi Lighthouse
The landmark of the Andhakaranazhi coast
07Ezhupunna · Backwaters & Islands
Kakkathuruthu Island
The island National Geographic made famous
08Ezhupunna · Backwaters & Islands
Thazhuppu & Nariyandi
Inland fishing and natural beauty
09Ezhupunna · Village & Heritage
Neendakara Village (Ezhupunna)
Traditional farming meets backwater beauty
10Thuravoor · Village & Heritage
Vakkayil Bridge
A spot to take in the backwater views
02Choose a mood
Four ways to see the region
03Plan your trip
Build a route, open it in Google Maps
04Seven panchayats
One region, seven characters
Pattanakkad
Block headquarters, with the Andhakaranazhi coast and lighthouse.
Ezhupunna
Kakkathuruthu island, Changaram paddy wetlands and backwater villages.
Thuravoor
Temple town with backwater views from Vakkayil Bridge.
Aroor
Northern gateway to the block, close to Kochi.
Kodamthuruth
Canal-side villages between the highway and the lagoon.
Kuthiathode
Coir making and traditional crafts along the canals.
Vayalar
Paddy fields and a celebrated literary heritage.
05Experiences
Do something slow
Village life
Fish with the Chinese nets
1–2 hours, morning or evening
Village life
Cast nets and boat angling
About 2 hours
Culture
See coir being made
About 1 hour
Culture
Ola, thazha and panambu weaving
About 1 hour
Food
Eat at a Kudumbashree kitchen
About 1 hour
Nature
Island-hop by water taxi
Half day
Village life
Village tour by cycle or auto
2–3 hours
06Eat & stay
Kitchens, homestays and houseboats
07Ready-made plans
Itineraries you can follow
- 1 day · 5 stops
Coast & Lighthouse
Andhakaranazhi's estuary and lighthouse, a seafood lunch and a Thaickal sunset.
- 2 days · 5 stops
Islands & Backwaters
Kakkathuruthu by boat, inland fishing, paddy wetlands and Kumbalangi village.
- 1 day · 5 stops
Village Life Day
Cycle the villages, see coir and weaving, and end at Vakkayil Bridge.
08The project
Pattanakkad Responsible Tourism Project
Pattanakkad Block Panchayat in Alappuzha is rich in scenic coast and backwaters. The project grows tourism in an eco-friendly, sustainable way with the local community as partners — creating work for local people while protecting the area's heritage and nature.
Local food
Kudumbashree units serving karimeen pollichathu, toddy-shop dishes, mussels and crab.
Traditional work
Watch — and join — fishing with Chinese nets, boat angling and cast nets.
Crafts
See coir making and ola, thazha and panambu weaving up close.
Stay & travel
Low-cost homestays alongside resorts; water taxis, speed boats, cycle and auto tours.
Tourism Management Centre
Proposed at the Pattanakkad Block office as the bridge between visitors and local service providers.
- Registers guides, boats, homestays, eateries and drivers
- Sets fair service rates
- Keeps this website up to date
- Registers visitors and resolves complaints
Ask the local guide
Not sure where to start? Ask what to do in a day, where to eat after kayaking, or which stops suit a rainy afternoon.
For local providers
Run a homestay, boat or kitchen here?
Preview how providers will register. This phase is a demonstration only — nothing is submitted.
Preview content — photos are credited or marked illustrative; map positions are approximate.
