Bay Island Driftwood Museum

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Sight Address : Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Chakranpadi, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686566, india. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bay Island Driftwood Museum, the one of its kind in the country with a unique collection of twisted stumps of driftwood, is located at Kumarakom, 10kms from Kottayam. The collections in the museum are from the serene beaches of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Bay Islands and hence the name. Exhibits here include a collection of root sculptures of various shapes, styles and designs which are prepared through a rare and innovative modern art form. Entrance to the museum is through pass.

Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Kottayam

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Tue to Sat: 10am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11.30am to 5 pm

Closed OnEdit

Monday

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 50 per person.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Grannery; Whispering Palms, New Nazarath Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563, India ; Ph/M – 91-481-2523820/2523826, 91-98951-12667 ; Food Serve – Authentic Keralan cuisine

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.

Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehenhsive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.

Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.

Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.

Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and plenty of water .

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091