India is full of breathtaking destinations, yet every once in a while, you stumble upon a place that doesn’t just please the eyes, it soothes the soul. Kadamakudy, a quiet cluster of islets tucked away
in Kerala, is one such rare gem. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, the air feels lighter, and nature paints its own masterpiece every single day.
This idyllic village recently caught the attention of Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, who couldn’t resist sharing its beauty with the world. During a business trip to Kochi, he decided to finally fulfil a promise he had made to himself — to drive his own Thar into this postcard-perfect paradise. And the detour clearly left him spellbound.
After attending the M101 Leadership Conference in Kochi, Mahindra set out on a quiet Friday drive to Kadamakudy. He revealed on social media that he had long decided that if he ever visited Kochi, he had to experience the untouched charm of this village.
The journey left such an impression that he described it as a “recalibrating experience” — the kind of moment that resets your inner compass, slows your heartbeat, and reminds you of what peace truly feels like.
And it’s not hard to see why Kadamakudy has earned a reputation as one of the most beautiful villages on earth.
Picture this: serene backwaters stretching endlessly like sheets of glass, tiny boats drifting lazily, coconut trees swaying in the breeze, and lush green landscapes wrapping the entire village in a soft emerald embrace. The sky feels wider here, the air fresher, the colours richer. Even the wildlife seems to enjoy the tranquillity, white egrets and black cormorants sunbathe along the water’s edge, their wings spread out like delicate fans catching the warm light.
I lived up to a promise I had made to myself…
After our Group’s M101 annual leadership conference in Kochi last week, on Friday I drove to Kadamakkudy to see if it truly deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful villages on earth.
Clean and pristine.
Tranquil… https://t.co/oMk0Q9YDHW pic.twitter.com/kD6YBm0hJr
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 7, 2025
What strikes most visitors is not just the scenery but the silence, a kind of pure, uninterrupted quiet that lets you hear the whispers of nature again. Kadamakudy isn’t just beautiful; it’s cleansing. It feels like stepping into a painting, and yet everything around you is alive, breathing, and effortlessly harmonious.
In a world constantly rushing forward, Kadamakudy stands as a reminder that some places still exist solely to make you stop, breathe, and feel. It’s not just a village; it is an experience. And for many, like Anand Mahindra, it becomes a memory that gently realigns something within.
