Mararikulam lies on Kerala’s coast south of Kochi, close enough to the backwaters for easy combination but sufficiently removed from larger resort centres to retain a relaxed atmosphere.
Beach at a slower pace
The emphasis is on swimming when conditions permit, long walks and unstructured time rather than a programme of attractions. Local villages and fishing communities give the coast a lived-in quality.
After the backwaters
Mararikulam works particularly well after Kochi and Lake Vembanad. A few quiet days beside the Arabian Sea can provide a natural conclusion to a culturally rich Kerala itinerary.
