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Kumbalangi Model Tourism Village

Fishing nets, mangroves and home kitchens make this an intimate coastal story.
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Photo: Aruna · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Kumbalangi Model Tourism Village

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Kumbalangi Model Tourism Village: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Late afternoon or arranged community tour
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
2–4 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Experience packages vary; book with local operators
Parking
Operator/roadside parking varies
Permits
Respect village privacy; use community-run tours

On the ground

Local food
Karimeen, crab, appam, local seafood
Access
Book activities ahead; do not assume walk-in experiences.

Stay safe

Wear life jackets for boating

Where it is

Ernakulam, Kerala

9.88° N 76.29° E