By News18
Planning a trip to some serene offbeat location? Well, you might consider Industrialist Anand Mahindra鈥檚 recommendation. Stating this place as 鈥渁mong the most beautiful villages on earth鈥, Mahindra said that it is on his bucket list and he plans a visit in December. He is talking about cluster of islands known as Kadamakkudy. The serene location is 15 kilometers from Kochi in Kerala鈥檚 Ernakulam district.
Anand Mahindra took to X and posted an enticing video of this village. In the post, he wrote, 鈥淜adamakkudy in Kerala. Often listed amongst the most beautiful villages on earth鈥 On my bucket list for this December, since I鈥檓 scheduled to be on a business trip to Kochi, which is just a half hour away鈥︹
Kadamakkudy in Kerala.
Often listed amongst the most beautiful villages on earth鈥
On my bucket list for this December, since I鈥檓 scheduled to be on a business trip to Kochi, which is just a half hour away鈥#SundayWanderer pic.twitter.com/cQccgPHrv9
鈥 anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 6, 2025
Netizens also echo the same sentiment and soon after Mahindra鈥檚 post, several comments and reactions shared the same experience. So far, the post has received thousands of likes and over a hundred comments.
Kadamakkudy- A Nature鈥檚 Retreat
Kadamakkudy is a cluster of 14 islands, the primary island, Valiya Kadamakkudy, along with its companions like Murikkal and Palyam Thuruth, forms a tranquil retreat for travelers. This village is surrounded by the lush greenery, meandering backwaters, and vast stretches of paddy fields. It is a perfect location for that pause button we need from our bustling lives.
The best time to visit Kadamakkudy is during the post-monsoon season, from October to March.
Places To Visit In Kadamakkudy
Apart from beaches, backwaters, greenery, Kadamakkudy also has several historic and culturally rich places.
St. George鈥檚 Forane Church: This ancient Roman Catholic Church stands as a living testament to centuries of faith and devotion.
Vallarpadam Basilica: This historical site holds a touching story of a mother and child saved by the intercession of Vallarpadathamma.
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary: Located at the heart of Kochi, this sanctuary is a haven for biodiversity. It鈥檚 a nesting ground for various migratory birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.