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Pattanakkad Tourism

Panchayat

Ezhupunna 

Kakkathuruthu island, Changaram paddy wetlands and backwater villages.

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Destinations
4
Food & stays
2
Known for
Kakkathuruthu Island

01About

Getting to know Ezhupunna

Ezhupunna holds some of the area's best-loved backwater spots: Kakkathuruthu island, made famous by National Geographic; the Changaram padasekharam where paddy meets the backwater; Thazhuppu and Nariyandi, known for inland fishing; and Neendakara village with its traditional farming.

Demonstration entry — details will be confirmed with the panchayat before launch.

02Destinations

Places to visit in Ezhupunna

  • Changaram Padasekharam (demonstration image)
    01

    Ezhupunna · Nature & Scenic

    Changaram Padasekharam

    Where paddy fields meet the backwaters

    Details Directions
  • Kakkathuruthu Island (demonstration image)
    02

    Ezhupunna · Backwaters & Islands

    Kakkathuruthu Island

    The island National Geographic made famous

    Details Directions
  • Thazhuppu & Nariyandi (demonstration image)
    03

    Ezhupunna · Backwaters & Islands

    Thazhuppu & Nariyandi

    Inland fishing and natural beauty

    Details Directions
  • Neendakara Village (Ezhupunna) (demonstration image)
    04

    Ezhupunna · Village & Heritage

    Neendakara Village (Ezhupunna)

    Traditional farming meets backwater beauty

    Details Directions

03Experiences

Things to do in Ezhupunna

Enquire
  • Fish with the Chinese nets (demonstration image)
    Village life

    1–2 hours, morning or evening · from ₹300

    Fish with the Chinese nets

    Watch the cheenavala rise and fall — and lend a hand with the fishers.

    Read more
  • Cast nets and boat angling (demonstration image)
    Village life

    About 2 hours · from ₹250

    Cast nets and boat angling

    Try veeshuvala cast-net throwing and angling from a country boat.

    Read more
  • See coir being made (demonstration image)
    Culture

    About 1 hour · from ₹200

    See coir being made

    From coconut husk to golden rope, made by hand.

    Read more
  • Island-hop by water taxi (demonstration image)
    Nature

    Half day · from ₹1,500

    Island-hop by water taxi

    Link the backwater spots by water taxi or rental speed boat.

    Read more

04Local

Eat, stay, get around

  • Village Toddy Shop (demonstration image)
    Toddy shop

    Village Toddy Shop

    Classic toddy-shop dishes by the backwater.

    • Kappa and fish curry
    • Spicy fish fry
    • Toddy-shop curries
    Read more
  • Backwater Family Homestay (demonstration image)
    Homestay

    Backwater Family Homestay

    Stay with a local family and share home-cooked food and village life.

    • Home-cooked meals
    • Village walks
    • Low cost
    Read more
  • Water Taxis & Speed Boats (demonstration image)
    Transport

    Water Taxis & Speed Boats

    Water taxis and rental speed boats linking the main backwater spots.

    • Island transfers
    • Backwater circuits
    • Kakkathuruthu trips
    Read more

05Neighbours

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