Ezhumanthuruthu Island

About Ezhumanthuruthu Island

Ezhumanthuruthu is a small “thuruthu” ie island situated 8 km west of Kaduthuruthy town. It falls in Kottayam district, the city of letters. It is a densely populated place of Kaduthuruthy Gram Panchayat.The place is also blessed with the presence of the ancient Devi temple Kunnummel Kavil situated on the top of the Ezhumanthuruthu Hill from where you can have a beautiful view of the surrounding places upto the radious of 10 to 15 kilometers.Now this island village which was unreachable without the help of a country boat is connected with well built high ways with Vaikom, Thalayolaparambu, Kaduthuruthy, Muttuchira, Kallara and other places.

Population comes around 3500. Area comes about 2 square kilometers. It is a twin “thuruthu” comprising of the main land Ezhumanthuruthu and another small thuruthu called Pulithuruthu. The adjoining place to the east is the famous Ayamkudy and on westwards the popular water logged place of upper Kuttanad known as “Mundar estate”. The populace of Ezhumanthuruthu is 90% of agriculture labours and small or medium farmers.One can reach Ezhumanthuruthu straight from nearby town Thalayolaparambu by road of 5 km or from Kaduthuruthy town. The nearest railway station is Kaduthuruthy railway station, it is about 6 km away from this place. Long ago, the place was surrounded by rivers. Now any one can access through road.

Ezhumanthurutu is a beautiful island surrounded by Kariyar and Kalathodu near Kaduthuruthy. Mundattel Velu who was once regarded as a great personality of this area lived here at Puthan Pura house. This house was the shelter for many communist leaders like P. S. Srinivasan, Thalavadi Papachan etc during the pre independence and post independence era. His grand daughter Capt. Sarada, a Child Specialist was the first person to go outside the state for a job and served in the Indian Army and held the position of Captain in the Army hospitals in Ladak, Hyderabad and Kolkatta and from there she went to Kuwait and served there for about fifteen years. His sons Dr. Pushpan and Dayandan along with the young Generation like Prabha, chandran etc have contibuted a lot to the welfare of the people of Ezhumanthuruthu.

Nearest Visiting places

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
This fascinating waterfall descending from a height of 100 ft is located 2 km from Kumarakom. It is a picturesque picnic spot with roaring sound of flowing water and sparking streams meandering through the landscape.

Pathiramanal
Pathiramanal, meaning (sands of midnight), is an island with enthralling beauty on the island on the Vembanad Lake and is accessible by a boat from Kumarakom .This backwater island is the abode of many exceptional and unusual kind of migratory birds who migrate from various parts of the world. Thus this bird sanctuary of Kumarakom is an ornithologist’s paradise as it is the favorite stamping ground of migratory birds such as cuckoo, darters, egret, herons, teal, and so on. The perfect way to view this sanctuary is skirting it in a boat.

Kottayam
It is a very old town well-known for its 700 years-old churches, the Cheria palli (‘small church’) with rare and fabulous paintings over the altar and the Valia palli(‘Big Church’) located atop a hillock over a small clump of houses.

Vembanad Lake
The beauty of the back waters cannot be described in words, one has to come to this enchanting landscape to believe its natural beauty with his own eyes. The shining waters which are endless and unbelievable with the naked eyes brings an alluring charisma to the body and mind. An experience taken and preserved for a lifetime. The boat races,house boat cruises,canoeing and fishing are not to be missed at all. The Kettuvalams which have a living room, a bedroom chamber, a bath and a private sit out in the frontal part of the boat is a real pleasure.

The Ettumanoor Shiva Temple
Which lies 12 km north of town, has exquisite wall paintings and sculptures inside the temple. The renowned Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple is situated in the core of Kottayam town.

Vaikom Temple
This Shiva temple is believed to be related with the legendary figure- Parshurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple is a magnificent work of art and exhibits the classical style of Kerala Temple architecture.

Elaveezha Poonchira
It is a hill station which is an ideal place for picnics. It has a pool with picturesque beauty and legends say that this pool was used as a bathing place by Draupadi, the legendary persona of Mahabharata. You can trek on the enormous hills of ‘Elaveezha poonchira’ - a valley where no leaves fall and is named so because this place is devoid of trees.

Erumely
This is an important pilgrim site both for the Hindus as well as the Muslims. Sree Dharmasastha Temple here is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

The Vembanad Lake
The rivers and canals of the Kottayam region all gather and empty in to the Verbanad Lake. The lake area provides a good location for picnic amidst the natural surrounding. The lake is being transformed into a back water tourism destination providing activities like boating, fishing and sight seeing.

Aranmula
Aranmula is the place of the impressive boat races of the illustrious Onam festival in Kerala. Barded elephants with beaded umbrellas, boats adorned with flowers and so on make it a fascinating event to witness. Aranmula is also the centre where the bell metal mirror crafts are available.

Vagamon
Vagamon, located at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level is a trekker’s paradise. It is an ideal tourist destination and is encircled by lush tea gardens, spectacular meadows and valleys.

Water Bird Sanctuary
One of the significant back water destination is the 14 acre bird sanctuary situated on the eastern banks of the Verbanad Lake. The sanctuary which is the hotspot of the different species of birds as well as the migratory ones .there are to be found water fowls, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks,egrets, darters, herons, teals, and the migratory Siberian cranes. Nearby lies the rubber plantations in Kottayam where the churches are also grand.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation

Taj Residency
Ernakulam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India 0484 2371472

Hotel Abad Metro
Rajaji Rd, Ernakulam, Kerala, India 0484 2364032

Bharat Hotel(BTH)
D.H.Road, Ernakulam, Cochin, Kerala 682016, India 0484 2353501

The Avenue Regent
39/2026, M.G. Road, Kochi, Kerala 682016, India 0484 2377688

Hotel Arches
Rose St, Fort Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India 0484 2215050

Old Court Yard
Princess St, Fort Kochi, Cochin, Kerala 682001, India 0484 2215035

Serena Spa Koder House
Tower Rd, Kunnumupuram, Cochin, Kerala 682001, India 0484 2218485

The Woods Manor
Woodland’s Junction, M.G Road, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682011, India 0484 2382055

Grand Hotel
M.g. Road, Ernakulam, Cochin, Central, (Kochi), Kochi, Kerala 682011, India 0484 2382061

Hotel Abad Plaza
M.G Road, Kochi, Kerala 682035, India 048 42381122

Help Line/Phone Number

Police Station:

Police Station
Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Piravom Police Station
SH 42 , Kerala, India

Ettumanoor Police Station
MC Road - SH 1, Ettumanoor,Kerala State 686631, India

Marrarikulam Police Station
Alappuzha, Kerala, India 0478 2862391

Kuthiathode Police Station
NH 47, Kuthiathodu, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Muhamma Police Station
Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Kidangoor Police Station
Kidangoor, , Kerala, India 04822 254195

East police station
Kerala, India

West Police station
Puimoodu junction NH 220,Kerala, India

Nearest Hospital:

Hail Mary Hospital
Near Perumpilly Church, Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam, Kerala 680314, India - 0484 2740315

Nairs Hospital
Nairs Hospital, N H Bypass, Ernakulam, Kerala 682304, India - 0484 2302666

Ranjini Eye Hospital
Near Powerhouse, Vyttila, Kochi, Cochin, Kerala 682019, India - 0484 2301922

Rcm Hi-Tech Multi Speciality Hospital
Rcm Hospital Complex, Hill Palace Road, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala 680301, India - 0484 2776318

RCM Hospital
Hill Palace Road, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala 680301, India - 0484 2776319

Vijaya Insitute Of Medical Sciences
Kamadhenu Apartments, Kadavanthra - Kaloor Road, Kadavanthara, Kochi, Kerala 682020, India - 0484 2205261

Specialist Hospital
K C M Mather Road, Ernakulam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India - 0484 2395952

Samaritan Hospital
Pazhanganad, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kerala 680562, India - 0484 2680511

Chaithanya Eye Hospital
Near Sree Krishna Temple, Ravipuram Road, Ernakulam, Kerala 680016, India - 0484 2357135

Ernakulam Medical Centre
Nh Palarivattom, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala 680025, India - 0484 2807102

Location info

• Address:8 km west of Kaduthuruthy town

• District: Kottayam district

• Nearest City: Kaduthuruthy town

• Best time to visit:

Climate & weather

The lowest and highest temperatures recorded are 16.10 C and 37.80 C. There is always a cool, fresh breeze, which makes even the warmest weather readily agreeable. The South West monsoon is from early June to early August. However, slight drizzles persist till early November. Average rainfall is 1100 mm per year. The peak tourist season is from November to March.

How to reach Ezhumanthuruthu Island

• Nearest Railway Station:Kaduthuruthy railway station

• Nearest Airport:

• Road Transport:One can reach Ezhumanthuruthu straight from nearby town Thalayolaparambu by road of 5 km or from Kaduthuruthy town.

Nearest petrol pump

Petrol Bunk
SH 1, Kerala, India

Petrol Bunk
Shastri Road,Kerala, India

Petrol Bunk
NH 220,Kerala, India

Petrol Bunk
SH 9,Kerala, India

Mobile network coverage

Airtel, Jio, BSNL, and Vi all provide coverage across Kerala. 4G is reliable in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and along the coastal belt. Coverage may be weaker in remote sections of the Western Ghats, deep forest reserves, and certain backwater stretches. Most hotels, houseboats, and cafes in tourist areas offer free Wi-Fi.

Food & restaurants nearby

Food options are available in the nearest town. Kerala cuisine — fish curry, appam with stew, puttu, and Kerala sadhya — is widely available and famously delicious.

Accessibility

Accessibility information is not currently available for this site. Contact the venue directly or check with your accommodation for the latest accessibility details.

Rules & restrictions

Standard visitor rules apply. Check locally for any specific restrictions at this site.

Best photography spots

The best photography spots are typically during the golden hours (early morning and late afternoon). Scout the location first to identify the best angles, and consider the direction of light at different times of day.

Best time to visit Ezhumanthuruthu Island

The best time to visit Ezhumanthuruthu Island is from November to February when the weather is pleasant for ferry rides and island exploration. Monsoon (June–September) brings rough waters and ferry services may be disrupted. Post-monsoon (October–December) offers lush greenery.

Timings & opening hours

Islands are accessible during daylight hours. Ferry services typically operate from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It is advisable to check ferry timings in advance and plan return trips before sunset.

Entry fee & tickets

Island access is usually free. Ferry charges to reach islands: INR 10–50 per person for public ferries, INR 500–1500 for private boats. Some islands have resorts that restrict access to guests only.

Duration needed

Half day to full day including ferry travel time. Overnight stays are possible at island resorts.

Safety tips

Plan your return ferry or boat schedule in advance — services may be limited, especially after sunset. Wear life jackets during boat transfers. Carry sufficient water and snacks as facilities on small islands may be limited. Mosquito repellent is recommended. Check tide timings if visiting coastal islands.

Things to carry

Mosquito repellent (essential), sunscreen, hat, drinking water (ample — facilities on small islands may be limited), snacks, a camera, a power bank (charging facilities may be unavailable), an umbrella or raincoat, a light jacket, and any personal medications. Check ferry timings before departing.

Nearest airport, railway & bus

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) (approximately 0 km). Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction / Ernakulam Town Railway Station. The destination is well-connected by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and private taxis from major towns.

History of Ezhumanthuruthu Island

Ezhumanthuruthu Island is one of the many beautiful islands that dot Kerala’s backwaters and coastline. These islands have been inhabited for centuries by fishing communities and farmers. The islands’ unique location between the mainland and the sea created distinct cultures and lifestyles adapted to the water world. In recent decades, many islands have developed eco-tourism projects that offer visitors a glimpse of traditional Kerala island life.

Things to do at Ezhumanthuruthu Island

Explore the island on foot or bicycle, interact with local island communities, enjoy fresh seafood at island eateries, take a ferry ride around the island, photograph the scenic beauty and local life, relax on the island’s beaches (if present), visit island temples or churches, go bird watching in the surrounding waters, and experience the unique island lifestyle away from the mainland.

Things to visit & highlights

The island’s natural beauty surrounded by water, traditional island villages with their unique lifestyle, the island’s beaches (if present), ferry rides to and from the island, and the peaceful atmosphere away from mainland crowds.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reach the island? — Public ferries and private boats serve the islands. Ferry timings are limited and vary by season — check the schedule in advance. What facilities are available on the island? — Larger islands have basic facilities (shops, eateries). Small, remote islands have very limited facilities — carry everything you need. Can I stay overnight? — Some islands have resorts and homestays. Book in advance, especially during peak season.

Visitor information

Please check locally for current visitor information.