about 17 km (35 min drive)
Alleppey Backwaters Day Trip from Marari
Houseboats, shikaras and paddy fields below sea level — the Alappuzha backwaters are about 35 minutes from Casa Marari.
Explore Marari
Things to do in Mararikulam
Beaches, temples, churches, backwaters and village lanes — local guides written by the team at Casa Marari.
Mararikulam — Marari for short — is a fishing village on Kerala's Alappuzha coast, about 15 km north of Alleppey. It is known for one of the quietest beaches in South India, but there is much more to do within a short bicycle or auto-rickshaw ride: festivals at the Kanichukulangara Devi Temple, the historic basilica at Arthunkal, and the Alleppey backwaters just 35 minutes away.
Places to visit
Beaches, temples and backwaters
about 6 km (15 min drive)
St. Andrew’s Basilica, Arthunkal: Visitor Guide
A 16th-century seaside church and one of Kerala's best-known pilgrim centres, a short drive north of Casa Marari.
about 1.5 km (5 min drive)
Chethy Beach: Marari’s Quieter Neighbour
An untouristy fishing beach about 1.5 km from Casa Marari — perfect for sunsets and slow walks.
Cycling, Canoeing & Village Life at Casa Marari
Free bikes, a canoe on the canal and village lanes to explore — the slow side of Marari, right from our gate.
about 2 km (5 min drive)
Kanichukulangara Devi Temple: Visitor Guide
A much-loved Bhagavathy temple 2 km from Casa Marari, famous for its 21-day festival in February–March.
about 2 km (5 min drive)
Mararikulam (Marari) Beach: A Local’s Guide
Golden sand, fishing boats and sunsets over the Arabian Sea — a quiet alternative to Kerala's busier beaches, 2 km from Casa Marari.
Without leaving the gate
Things to do at Casa Marari
Free for guests: bicycles, a canoe, fishing rods, games and hammocks.
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Bicycles
Six bicycles to ride to Marari and Chethy beaches.
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Canoe & rowing boat
Paddle the canal in front of the villa, free for guests.
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Fishing rods
Try your luck from the canal bank.
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Basketball & badminton
A basketball pole and a badminton court on the lawn.
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Hammocks & swing
Hammocks under the coconut palms for an afternoon nap.
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Carrom & board games
Indoor games for rainy afternoons and evenings.
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Barbecue grill
On-site barbecue on request — order a few hours ahead.
Plan your trip
Travel guides
Best Time to Visit Marari Beach (Month by Month)
November to March is peak beach weather, but every season at Marari has something to offer — here is our month-by-month guide.
How to Reach Marari Beach & Casa Marari
Directions from Cochin airport, Kochi, Alleppey and nearby stations — plus tips for the last narrow stretch of village road.
Distances from Casa Marari
- Mararikulam (Marari) Beach
- about 2 km 5 min drive / 10 min cycle
- Chethy Beach
- about 1.5 km 5 min drive
- Kanichukulangara Devi Temple
- about 2 km 5 min drive
- Mararikulam railway station
- about 3 km 8 min drive
- Cherthala railway station
- about 10 km 20 min drive
- Alappuzha (Alleppey) town & houseboat jetty
- about 17 km 35 min drive
- Kochi (Ernakulam) city
- about 50 km 1 hr 15 min drive
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- about 80 km 2 hr drive
Make Marari your base
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