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Kumarakom |
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Information about
Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom
is the famous backwater tourist destination
and most fascinating paradise in Kerala,
located about 12 kms from Kottayam.
Kumarkom is located on the Vembanad lake amidst mangrove forests and coconut groves
and can be reached through a voyage from Alappuzha. Kumarakom
is an enchanting picnic spot and provides boating,
fishing, houseboat cruises and
sightseeing experiences to the tourists
that are truly exhilarating. On the scenic Vembanad lake you will come
across plenty of traditional country crafts or
houseboats, boats and canoes. The backwater
houses a variety of fauna, flora and |
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marine life. Kumarakom enjoys a
well balanced tropical climate. The temperature ranges
between 16
to 38 degree Celsius. The
best time to visit Kumarakom is from November to March. |
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Backwaters in Kumarakom |
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Kerala is known for its panoramic backwater stretches, lush
green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. The major backwater
stretch is located in the Kottayam district, where a network of
rivers and canals empty into the Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is
situated on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad
Lake is located at Kumarakom, about 16 km from Kottayam. The
Vembanad Lake is an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing
backwater tourist destination. It offers boating, fishing and
sightseeing experiences to the tourists that are truly
exhilarating. The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals,
streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate
and enchantingly beautiful web. This serene lake comes
alive during Onam festival with the spectacular snake boat
races. It is incredibly different experience to cruise in the
backwaters in country boats, absorbing the beauty of Kerala
villages.
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Tourist Attractions in Kumarakom |
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The main tourist attraction in Kumarakom is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary is a world famous bird sanctuary and an ornithologist’s paradise. Some migratory birds migrate during the winter from across the world including the Siberian stork. The other tourist attractions in Kumarakom are Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls,
Pathiramanal and
Elaveezha Poonchira.
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Accommodation in Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom is also the home of
various sprawling ethnic waterfront resorts. These resorts offer
comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options like an
Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing,
angling and swimming. The adventurous could indulge in
water sports like windsailing and
waterskiing. |
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How
to reach Kumarakom |
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By Air:
The nearest international airports are in Cochin, Kozhikode and
Trivandrum in Kerala. There are regular flights to Mumbai
(Bombay) and Chennai (Madras). From the Cochin International
Airport it is about 85 km by road to the Muhamma boat Jetty.
From the Trivandrum International Airport it is about 175 Km by
road to the Muhamma boat jetty.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located in Kottayam, about 16 kms
from Kumarakom. Kottayam is linked to all major cities in Kerala
and India and numerous trains run on this route daily. Bombay,
Chennai and Bangalore are well linked with Kottayam. You could
also take the south bound train from Cochin, via the Alleppey
route.
By Road:
Kumarakom is about 88 kms. from Kochi and 16 kms. from
Kottayam.
By Water:
From Kollam, one can take take the regular ferry service to
Alleppey - a long and delightful ride on Kerala's backwaters.
From Alleppey, it's just a short ride to Kumarakom. There are
many boat services offered at Kochi to Alleppey. |
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