Perched on the palm-fringed Kothad Island in the backwaters of Cochin, Kamyakam Haven, a beautiful 3 star backwater resort equipped with world-class facilities, is an ideal solace for all. With a total area of 4 acres en-route the Ernakulam - Alwaye - Nedumbassery International Airport national Water highway. The enchanting view of the backwaters, caressing breeze, clear sky and scenic beauty - all makes it an ideal place for tourists, picnickers and honeymooners. The fascinating structures, built in accordance with the traditional Kerala architecture, holds a welcome sight. Great attention has been paid to the architectural details of cottages and rooms by retaining all the charms of an archaic Kerala household.The name Kamyakam is taken from the great Indian epic - the Mahabharatha. It's believed to be an evergreen island forest where the Pandavas stayed during their exile. The myth goes that, during their exile the Pandavas along with their wife Draupathi came to stay at Kamyakam. As the Gods were pleased with the virtuous Pandavas, the island forest was bestowed with all the facilities and luxuries so that the Pandavas can lead a totally happy life there. A fifteen minute journey by boat from the high court junction will take you to Kothad - the island where Kamyakam Haven is situated. In accordance with the myth, Kamyakam Haven is positioned as a complete luxury backwater resort, an island far from the humdrum of the city, yet too near with easy accessibility. The resort is built in the most eco-friendly manner without any disturbance to the natural habitat of the backwater flora and fauna. As in the epic Kamyakam, here everything is in plenty.
Kamyakam Haven - The Complete Luxury Backwater Resort: Perched on the palm-fringed Kothad Island in the backwaters of Cochin, Kamyakam Haven is an ideal solace for all. With a total area of 4 acres en-route the Ernakulam-Alwaye-Nedumbassery International Airport national water highway, this beautiful 3 star backwater resort is equipped with world-class facilities. The enchanting view of the backwaters, caressing breeze, clear sky and scenic beauty - all makes it an ideal place for picnickers and honeymooners. Kothad is one among the fourteen islands in the Periyar river basin in Vembanad Lake. According to history, these islands were formed as a result of a great flood in the 1340s. Known as Pearl Islands (the pearls on the necklace of the Queen of Arabian Sea - Kochi), these small yet beautiful islands are a real treat to one's eyes. Kamyakam Haven is on the southern side of the island on-looking the water highway. Even the route to Kamyakam Haven by boat gives the visitor an unforgettable experience - with the rural life on one side and the urban on the other. One can see the sharply outlined silhouette of the main building from the boat itself. The Resort is also easily accessible by road from the mainland.
The Locale: The main occupation of the local inhabitants are agriculture and fishing. Of the total area of the islands, only 16% is land and the rest, are paddy fields and streams. During rainy season, the fields are used for paddy cultivation and in summer, after the harvest, saline water is filled in and traditional prawn farming is done. The fields used for prawn farming are called Chemmeen Kettu. Other traditional activities of the area are coir processing, clay utensil( the renowned handmade Moolampally Chatty belongs to this place) and brick manufacturing, houseboat construction, etc.

Kamyakam Haven
Kothad Island, Kothad Post,
Ernakulam - 682027, Kerala, India

Ayurvedic Centre: Ayurvedic is a system of medicine evolved in India by around 600 BC It eliminates all toxic imbalances from the body and helps to regain resistance and good health. Kamyakam Haven has an Ayurvedic Centre for diagnosis and treatment. The environs of Kamyakam Haven is ideal for Ayurvedic treatment. The surroundings are dust-free and cool, opening the pores of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy.
Backwater Cruise: Miles and miles of serene backwaters snake around Kamyakam Haven as far as the eyes can see. A trip through these winding waterways is an absorbing experience. The cool breeze and the cradle like movement of the boat moving upon the lulling waves is a true relaxation. A cruise into the countryside in a houseboat (Kettuvallam) with cozy living rooms, furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, a kitchen and open sit-outs to experience a starry moonlit sky – offers a close look into the delightful rustic life. The more adventurous can even take a canoe out into the tranquil lakes, and armed with a fishing rod, catch an exotic Karimeen.
Sampushta - the multi-cuisine restaurant
For The Gourmets: The open restaurant, a class of its own, is built in between the internal lake and the swimming pool. Aesthetically conceived and designed to arouse the appetite with colonial furnishing, soft music, pleasant aroma and mystic lighting, the restaurant serves Continental, Chinese, North Indian and Kerala cuisine – with delicacies rich in spices: the Malabar Fish Curry, Syrian Christian Duck Roast, Karimeen Pollichathu, Chemmeen Varuthathu, Konchu Curry – to name a few. One can enjoy the fresh food prepared in the native Moolampally Tandoor.
Other Facilities
Ample Car Park24 HRS
Room Service
24 HRS Coffee Shop
Travel Assistance
Currency Exchange
Safe Deposit Lockers
Same Day Laundry
Direct Dialing
Cable TV
Ayurvedic Massage Centre