PALLOM BACKWATERS

Pallom backwaters is located to the South of Kottayam town in Nattakom Village Panchayath. The setting here is typical Kerala rural with quiet villages escorted by scenic backwaters and vivid green all along. Migratory birds come seeking this verdant landscape every summer and frolic in the natural splendors till the end of the season. A boat ride in this river Kodoorar to Kumarakom via Pallom backwaters is a great way to relax and enjoy nature’s bounties.

Another unique feature here is the century old light house put up at this site in 1813 A.D by the British Resident of Travancore, Col. Munroe. Considered as a wonder of architecture, the light house still stands intact facing the placid backwaters providing an excellent view of the lush green paddy fields and swaying coconut palms.



How to access:
Pallom is located 5km down town Kottayam and is easily accessible from the Main Central Road. Thus Kottayam is the nearest rail head for accessing this site. The light house site is located on the confluence of the water routes from Kumarakom, Alappuzha and Kodimatha. The site can be accessed by boat from these destinations. By road, the site can be approached by turning from the Main Central Road near Travancore Cements and crossing the canal and walking through the canal side.