It was before dusk at Kadamakkudy village, I drove through the narrow road while stretches of Pokkali fields on the both sides sweetend my sight.
Kadamakkudy, a group of fourteen islands, is considered to be one of the islands that arose during the floods in 1341. Situated about 12 kms from Edapally, in the Indian state of Kerala, it is a small, lush green village surrounded by a meadow. The village is famous for its scenic beauty with rivers, pokkali fields and shrimp buds.
There was very little traffic on the road lining between the fields, making it perfect for an evening stroll. I sat on the edge and a cool evening breeze skimmed over water and touched me.
We walked as far as possible. We could see fishermen on the way. Again we resumed our drive and had a halt at the boat jetty. The ferry route can take you from one island to another and the boatman charged Rs.10 per head. From the boat, I got a beautiful view of the sunset, a clear round sun in pink color, sinking behind the trees with different shades of orange and yellow creating an amazing art work in the sky . Slowly, dark clouds had begun to envelope the sky..
We walked as far as possible. We could see fishermen on the way. Again we resumed our drive and had a halt at the boat jetty. The ferry route can take you from one island to another and the boatman charged Rs.10 per head. From the boat, I got a beautiful view of the sunset, a clear round sun in pink color, sinking behind the trees with different shades of orange and yellow creating an amazing art work in the sky . Slowly, dark clouds had begun to envelope the sky..
Kadamakkudy is a favorite destination not only for tourists but also for cyclists and photographers. It gets more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Tourists mostly visit this place during this time.
Pokkali farming is done here for 6 months and prawn culture for the next 6 months.
It is a bird's paradise for bird watchers. The area is home to over 75 spcies of migratory birds. February to May is the ideal time for bird watching.
It doesn't have restaurants typical of tourist spots. Instead, you can enjoy good food from toddy shop. On our drive back home , my mind was relieved with the beautiful sunset, chinese fishing nets and cool breeze. It was a joy ride in the truest sense.
