One of the first eco-tourism initiatives in the country, Kumbalangi is a small village near Kochi that overlooks the backwaters. The locals here are naturally dependent on fishing for a livelihood and allow tourists to occupy homestays and experience the sights, sounds and flavours this little island has to offer.
You could glide along the passive waters of the lake on a boat, assist locals with Chinese fishing nets; or even go fly-fishing if you’re feeling lucky. The evenings can be spent sipping on a beverage watching the blazing sun disappear beyond the waters. Apart from savouring sea-food delicacies, you can look forward to indulging in a variety of acidic meat curries as well as fermented rice bread.