Vembanattu Lake shares its border with the area. The Vaikom Satyagraha against untouchability, in which Mahatma Gandhi and Periyar Ramasami took part, is what gave it significance in Indian history. It is conveniently reachable from Kottayam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam. Vaikom is a popular tourist spot and also offers a lot of vegetation and backwaters. Vaikom is a pilgrimage destination of the Kumarakom tour package. Due to its strategic location in the Kottayam District, Vaikom still has a lot of noteworthy attractions that you simply can't miss, including backwaters, temples, beaches, and more.

Beauty of Vaikom 

One of the must-visit places to visit in Kumarakom is Vaikom. The charming tiny houses are bustling with village residents going about their daily business. Not only dwellings, either; every corner of the village offers amazing views that will captivate you. It offers views of palm-fringed backwaters, tiny country boats, dirt roads, tireless feet, innocent smiles, and many more.

Vaikom, a town in Kerala's Kottayam district, has gained popularity as a destination for Responsible Tourism (RT) because of its breathtaking natural surroundings and unique cultural setting.

Tourists will have the best sailing experience on the Vembanad Lake. The exquisite beauty of the little streams and canals will entice people. The lake's waves carry you to the heart of rural life. You watch fishermen digging for lime shells and utilizing conventional fishing methods.

The Ashtami festival in November and December is the ideal time to visit the place. The interests of the Vaikom farmers are in spices like nutmeg, black pepper, and latex. Additionally important to the local economy is fishing.

Spices

Vaikom is one of the spice-producing regions in Kerala, India, aside from the tourist areas. The locals' main sources of revenue became spices like nutmeg, black pepper, and rubber. Among the various daily activities carried out here are the production of coir, mat weaving, toddy tapping, etc. Syrian Christians enjoy cooking fish very much.