A Day in the Life of a Kerala Village
Duration: Full Day Tour (08:00 AM – 04:00 PM)
Starting Point: Kochi
Tour Location: Kumarakom Village
Tour Type: Culture | Local Life | Nature | Boat Cruise
Total Duration: 3 hours in the village (excluding travel)
Step into the rhythm of real village life.
This one-of-a-kind day tour from Kochi takes you to the serene backwater village of Kumarakom, where life moves at a peaceful pace. You’ll be welcomed into local homes, meet friendly villagers, and experience hands-on traditions that have been passed down for generations.
What you’ll do:
– Watch and try traditional coir rope making
– Learn coconut palm leaf weaving used for roofing
– See toddy tapping and taste fresh local toddy
– Explore screw pine weaving, still used in local homes
– Watch traditional net cast fishing by locals
– Enjoy a peaceful village walk past paddy fields and backwater homes
– Relax on a 1-hour shikara boat cruise through the narrow canals
– Lunch at a local toddy shop
Kumarakom Village Tour
Lunch Highlight:
Savor a freshly cooked, simple Kerala lunch made with the day’s catch—pearl spot fish, mussels, or prawns—served with rice and vegetable curry.
Why Choose This Tour?
- This is not just sightseeing—it’s a chance to live a day as a local. Few places in Kerala still offer this kind of authentic, personal village experience.