Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Kumbalangi is a tiny village facing the backwaters in the western part of Cochin. Described as the first eco-friendly tourist village in India, the village has been preserved in such a way that nature can be seen in its essence in order to strike a balance between tourism and the ecosystem. 

Mangroves are an important part of the ecosystem in this area and form a comfort zone for the fish to grow in. Fishing near the mangroves is a popular tourist activity here.