The vibrant village of Malarikkal is an enchanting sight to see. Around August and September, the fields of this quaint little hamlet in the vast district of Kottayam becomes a hub of buzzing tourist activity.
During the peak season, tourist spots in Kottayam are teeming with high levels of exciting tourist activity. The cultural heritage and sparkling landscapes of the bustling Kottayam district are the perfect backdrop for Malarikkal’s large and sprawling fields of mesmerising Water Lilies that attract the eyes of citizens around the world.
Picture the still, clear waters of Kerala’s Lake of Lilies flowing silently, stretching for kilometres. The soft silence is filled with gentle ripples as gorgeous, pink water lilies sprout in the water one by one. Soon, the surface of the Lake is covered with them, like a gently swaying canopy that lives harmoniously on the water’s surface.
As the first tourist footfalls reach the shores of Malarikkal, Kottayam, the Lake of Lilies welcomes them in full bloom. Ripples float across the surface of the still waters as enthusiastic tourists pick their blooming lilies to keep as a vibrant souvenir of the times they spent in Kottayam.
Malarikkal Village is located between Kottayam and Kumarakom. The village is located as a detour on the road that connects Kottayam and Kumarakom. Here is how you can reach it.
Step 1: Travel on the road from Kottayam to Kumarakom till you reach Illikal Junction
Step 2: Turn left at Illikal Junction onto Tiruvaruppu Road and continue till Kanjiram Kavala
Step 3: At Kanjiram Kavala, turn left onto Kanjiram Jetty Road and drive 2.7km till you reach your destination
Step 1: Travel on the road from Kumarakom to Kottayam till you reach Illikal Junction
Step 2: Turn right at Illikal Junction onto Tiruvaruppu Road and continue till Kanjiram Kavala
Step 3: At Kanjiram Kavala, turn left onto Kanjiram Jetty Road and drive 2.7km till you reach your destination
The best time to visit Malarikkal, Kottayam is between the months of August to October when the Lake of the Lilies is in full bloom. The most preferable time to visit Malarikkal is between 6:30 am and 9:30 am. Once time flows beyond 9:30 am, the petals of the flowers start to close and the magic fades away.
The surface of the Lake shimmers with sprinkles of sunlight at dawn. That is why sunrise is the perfect time to lay your eyes on the surface of the Lake when it's covered in glowing Lilies as far as the eye can see, it becomes one of the most attractive and breathtaking tourist spots in Kottayam.
The lake of lilies is not just a viewing spectacle. If you want to get a closer look at the serenity that washes over with the breeze, you can hop on a boat ride and head onto the water.
There will be plenty of boatmen with rowboats. The price of one “boat safari” is about Rs. 100 - 150. You can request them to take you on the lake to enjoy the calm stillness that floats atop the quiet lake—you can even ask them to pluck a lilly or two to take home as a souvenir.
The blooming lilies signify the end of the rainy season and usher in a new era of tranquil sunlight. The bustling tourists bring in a lot of income for the community of Malarikkal as they pass through the village, allowing families and businesses in the area to thrive and grow into a more prominent tourist spot in Kottayam.
The vibrant water lilies blooming in Kottayam help maintain the delicate ecosystem of Malarikkal. These lilies provide shade from pollution and are home to plenty of aquatic life in and around the Malarikkal area.
The surrounding community sees the blossoming of the water lilies as an auspicious sign of prosperity. The people of Malarikkal come together to nourish and care for the blooming lilies to ensure that their beautiful Lake is sprawling with vibrant, pink water lilies from end to end. The Lake of Lilies is a natural blessing that the natives consider a blessing to their lives and livelihoods.
MemoryTrain has always seen the Lake of Lilies as a hallmark of beauty and tranquillity. We have immortalised the Lake in resin to create a beautiful commemorative piece that can bring the serene beauty of Malarikkal, Kottayam, into your home.
The piece is intricate and tells the story of Malarikkal with silent artistry. The piece displays the edge of a boat silently wading through the Lake as lilies part as ripples form on the surface to allow the rowboat to pass through. This piece serves as a true homage to the purity and beauty of the hidden gem that is Malarikkal, Kottayam.
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