Malarickal. At the pink of joy!

Welcome to the pink lagoon experience, just a half an hour drive away from Hotel Grand Ajantha.

A quaint backwater hamlet spread out over 600 acres of land, Malarikkal is the hidden gem of Kerala. The village lures you with eye-catching shades of pink within its emerald backwaters. But how?

Pink water lilies bless the terrain during the end of the monsoon rains, which usually occurs annually between August, September and at times October too. A carpet of inimitable pink envelops the backwaters and paddy fields of the village.

It’s a view no other place in the world can replicate. To celebrate this rare occurrence, the village hosts the Malarikkal Water Lily Festival, every year.

The presence of pink waterlilies in Malarikkal village signifies a balanced ecosystem and provides habitat to various aquatic organisms in the region. It also serves as an environmental indicator and proof of people living in perfect harmony with nature.

We recommended visiting the fields early in the morning when the crowd is fairly low. Begin your day with the unending stretches of pink water lilies. Take a country boat ride amidst the pink lilies and experience sheer magic. End the day with the evening sun setting over the lush green countryside.

So, on your next trip to Kerala, stray off the beaten path and feast your eyes with one of the most beautiful natural spectacles in India. Last but not least, the Malarickal Village is only 18 km away from Hotel Grand Ajantha