CASA LACUS
STAY | PADDLE | GATHER
A backwater getaway shaped by nature, not tourism
Casa Lacus is a new spot taking shape on Kuthirakoor Kari, a little-known peninsula near Palluruthy, set within the tranquil backwaters of Vembanad Kayal.Surrounded by water on three sides and fertile wetlands on the fourth, this land has always lived by the rhythms of water, long before it became a place to stay.Today, Casa Lacus begins its story the same way the land always has: with paddling, mangrove, aquaculture, and respect for the ecosystem.
THE LAND
A legacy shaped by water and way of lifeKuthirakoor Kari carries a layered history shaped by cultivation, water management, and local knowledge.Once under the stewardship of Elamana Madom, the land supplied fodder for the horses of feudal families, and later the Kochi royal household and British forces. The name itself reflects this past - “kuthira ooru”, the land of horses, and “kari”, a reference to the region’s distinctive dark, peaty soil.THE PRESENT
A return to water-led livingCasa Lacus marks a new chapter - one that builds on the land’s legacy rather than replacing it.The project begins with:
Paddling-based exploration of the surrounding backwaters
Mangrove-friendly aquaculture, including shrimp and fish farming
A working landscape that supports biodiversity and local livelihoods
This is not a themed experience.
It is the land doing what it has always done — adapted for today.
ACTIVITIES
Paddle the Backwaters
See the backwaters as they are
The backwaters are best experienced at water level, without engines or noise. At Casa Lacus, paddling is the primary way to move through the landscape.
Fish & Learn the Waters
Discover the traditional practices that have shaped Kuthirakoor Kari for generations. Participate in handline fishing, net casting, and observe seasonal shrimp and fish farming — all designed to show aquaculture in harmony with the mangroves.
Location
PLAN YOUR DAY ~Let the backwaters host you ~📍 CASA LACUS | Kuthirakoor Kari Road, Kalathra, Palluruthy, Kochi, 682006
Contact: +91 9847266686
Email: [email protected]