If you’re dreaming of a peaceful backwater morning surrounded by flowers and reflections, Kovichal Waterlily in Arpookara is your perfect destination.
Here, you’ll enjoy the same beauty as Malarikkal or Puthookkari, but with fewer crowds, friendlier prices, and more authentic charm.

Aymanam Boat Race (Aymanam Jalotsavam) 2025, on 📅 Sunday, October 05, 2025, at 2:30 PM, in the enchanting waters of Meenachilatta near Aikarasali Bridge.

The 124th Kottayam Thazhathangadi Boat Race & CBL 2025
📅 Whether you join the thrilling race on September 27th at 2 pm this event guarantees unforgettable memories.

Kuttickattil Homestay 🏕️in Arpookara stands out as the perfect place to experience the best of both Kumarakom and Alleppey. With affordable pricing, authentic village vibes, and easy access to the backwaters via govt. ferry and private boats—including unforgettable waterlily tours🥥🌴🌺🍍🌸

🌸 Romantic Setting – The sight of thousands of blossoms reflecting in calm waters feels straight out of a love story.
🌸Peaceful Escape – Away from noisy tourist hubs, this spot offers calm, authenticity, and privacy.

Domestic travelers often want the sweet spot between comfort and cost. Kuttickattil offers spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, and modern amenities at prices that won’t stretch your budget.

Foreign travelers are enchanted by the backwaters because they offer a window into a slower way of life — fishermen casting nets at dawn, women washing clothes on stone steps, children splashing in the shallows.

Kuttickattil Homestay offers an unmatched experience with a private pool, backwater kayaking, coconut farm tours, and wholesome Kerala cuisine — all at an affordable rate.

📜 Colonial Beginnings: When the Bakers Came to Kottayam

🛶 1. Nehru Trophy Boat Race – August 9, 2025 📍 Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha One of India’s most famous boat races (Vallam Kali) Massive crowds, snake boats, vanchippattu (boat songs) Tickets go on sale on August 8, 2025 Must-attend event for culture lovers and photographers 💬 Stay nearby at a peaceful riverside retreat like Kuttickattil Homestay near Kumarakom, just an hour away from Alappuzha.

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, is not just an event—it’s a spectacle of culture, unity, and celebration. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better than ever, and with ticket sales starting on Friday, August 8, the excitement is already surging among tourists and locals alike.

Onam will be celebrated on Friday, 5th September. According to the Vakya Panchangam, the auspicious Thiruvonam Nakshatram begins at 11:25 AM on Thursday, 4th September, and ends at 11:48 PM on Friday, 5th September.