A quaint hamlet nestled in the heart of the Kottayam which drawn many travellers to the place Malarickal. Malarickal became a tourist spot in the last couple of weeks when the pink water lilies bloomed in 16 areas in the village. The lush green with stretched backwater destination attracts the visitors to its mesmerizing beauty. The water lilies blossoms in the area after the monsoon rains which occur between September and October. The best time to witness the carpet pink petals is in morning and evening. The water lilies are spread over 600 acres of land.

The panchayat has initiated an eco-tourism project here and District Tourism Promotion Council, Kottayam is planning to add boating and other activities. Kumarakom, the famous backwater destination is located near Malarickal village.

Courtesy: Kerala Tourism