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We named Kadamakudy as The Living Islands because of the stunning natural life that evolves around the islands. The time at Island is the opposite of Getting away, its about getting in to a rich world which is complete on its own. One can spend time exploring the varied landscapes, the lush mangroves, the rich bird life and spend time with the welcoming islands. However small the island might be, it seeming as if its scarcely in need of anything else. 

The Name

There are different interpretations of the Name Kadamakudy. Locals say it came from the Malayalam words Kadannal and Kudungi. Kadannal means once you enter and Kudungi means one is stuck. The landscape in the islands changes rapidly based on tidal changes, unless you are really familiar with the route, you could get stuck on any of the islands. The second interpretation of the name is Kadal Mukkuvan Kudy. There is historic evidence that before 13th Century, Kadamakudy was part of the main land. They became islands after th 13th Century floods. Periyar river changed its route and separated the islands from the main land. Before that the Sea fishermen used to stay in this area and this was the coastline. Hence the name Kadal Mukkuvan or sea fishermen and Kudy or Settlement. The Island became famous recently because of a popular Toddy shop called Kadamakudy Toddy Shop, and also the stunning viral videos of the landscapes which got features in National Geographic and may other media channels.