Kadamakudy
34 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Kochi, r/Kerala·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.
What people say, in short
Kadamakudy is a backwater island village near Kochi that many commenters recommend, above all for kayaking, with beautiful sunsets over the water and boating also available. Several suggest it for sunrise and sunset, and one commenter believes it is the best kayaking spot in the city. A couple of commenters say the place has become crowded and now avoid it, so expect it to be busier than it once was.
Address
Kadamakkudy, Keralam, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Nature, Views, Sunsets
- Known for
- Kayaking, Sunset viewing, Boat rides
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Evening
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Went kayaking there and witnessed an amazing sunset.
Suggests kayaking in Kadamakudy as a fun activity for young adults.
Plans kayaking at Kadamakudy island as a Kochi activity
Says kayaking is available at Kadamakudy as an activity-oriented hangout option.
Suggests kayaking at Kadamakudy as an activity for visitors
Suggests kayaking at Kadamakudy as an unusual cheap activity with friends
Recommends Kadamakudy for sunrise and sunset, reached by taking the jankar ferry from Pizhala.
Says kayaking happens in several parts of the city and believes Kadamakudy is the best spot for it.
Suggests a morning drive to Kadamakudy with a kayak or small boat ride.
Suggests driving to Kadamakudy islands for scenic backwaters, paddy fields and village life.
Suggests spending an afternoon at the islands with boat rides and kayaking available.
Suggests Kadamakudy as a nice spot for kayaking.
Names Kadamakudy when asked which once-loved Kochi spots they now avoid because of crowds.
Lists Kadamakudi among places to explore.
Spending an evening in Kadamakudi or Pizhala is nice.
Wants to go kayaking in Kadamakudy and suggests the other commenter try it too.
Says nothing to see but nature, yet beautiful; kayaking also available there.
Says it was always an escape from the city chaos
Says there is boating there and the sunsets are beautiful, a good option when short on time.
Describes kayaking at Kadamakudy in the rain as absolute bliss.
Recommends Kadamakudy as a place to visit.
Simply recommends Kadamakudy for sure.
Says kayaking at Kadamakudy while it rains is absolute bliss.
Recommends kayaking at Kadamakudy as a fun solo activity.
Suggests going to Kadamakudy to chill.
Picturesque island with backwater views, toddy shops; driving its road in rains is bliss
Suggests covering Kochi including Fort Kochi and Kadamakudy in the itinerary.
Recommends going to Kadamakudy by evening to watch the sunset.
Recommends an evening kayak ride at Kadamakudy for those feeling adventurous.
Says there are places to kayak along the backwaters like Kadamakudy.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.