Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, Vaikom is filled with beautiful water bodies and boasts of a serene village life. The natural beauty of the surrounding greenery is just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to the treasures that await visitors to this bit of land. Backwater cruises, the handloom industry, extrusion of lime shells, pottery making, Kalamezhuthu, the traditional feast etc are some of the many experiences that await travellers.