Kumarakom
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Kumarakom, the famous backwater tourist destination in Kerala is located about 12 kms from Kottayam. This place can be reached through a voyage from Alappuzha. Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. This rich green, sleepy little village of Kumarkom is located on the Vembanad lake amidst mangrove forests and coconut groves. Kumarakom
is an enchanting picnic spot
and provides boating,
fishing and sightseeing
experiences that are truly
exhilarating. The slender
coconut palms standing here,
there and everywhere, its
never ending paddy fields,
meandering lagoons and
backwaters, mangroves
nesting birds of a hundred
varieties can peacefully
calm and invigorate your
mind. On the scenic Vembanad
lake you will come across
plenty of traditional
country crafts or
houseboats, boats and
canoes. The fresh water of
the lake runs into the
mainland making a labyrinth
of lagoons, brooks, canals
and waterways. The backwater
houses a variety of species
of both fauna and flora and
marine life. |
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Kumarakom is also considered to be
the gateway to the famous
backwaters of Kuttanad. 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 and
swimming. The adventurous could
indulge in water sports such as
windsailing and waterskiing.
Kumarakom is also a center for
houseboat cruises.
Kumarakom enjoys a well balanced
tropical climate. The temperature
ranges between 16.10 degree
Celsius to 37.80 degree Celsius.
There is always a cool, fresh
breeze, which makes even the
warmest weather readily agreeable.
The best time to visit Kumarakom
is from November to March.
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Tourist attractions in Kumarakom
The major tourist attraction in Kumarakom is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a world famous bird sanctuary. This sanctuary is 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, Erumely, Aranmula,
Vagamon, Elaveezha Poonchira and
Vaikom.
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How to reach Kumarakom
By Road:
Kumarakom is about 88 kms. from Kochi and 12 kms. from
Kottayam. |
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