Kumarakom is located on the bank of Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala . To be precise, this village is a cluster of little islands, which earlier was a plot for rubber plantations. Later, an Englishman Henry Baker became fascinated by the beauty of Kumarakom in Kerala and settled here. He bought 104 acres of land from the then Maharaja of Travancore and developed the area. Mangrove forests, coconut canopies and swaying paddy fields along waterways and canals, shrouds Kumarakom, one of the most sought-after tourist sites in Kerala. Whether you are a nature-lover, an ornithologist, or leisure traveler, your experience of tourism in Kerala can not be complete without tours to Kerala.
Tourist Attractions in Kumarakom
- You must go to the Water Bird Sanctuary situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad lake. Waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks and Siberian storks make it a paradise for bird-watchers
- Don't miss out cruising in the backwaters of Kerala while watching the dreamy expanse of palms Also indulge in boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing
- The Vembanad Lake offers you picnic spot, boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences
- Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is a lucrative picnic spot surrounded by rubber plantations here.
- You should also visit Pathiramanal (sands of midnight), an island on the lake, where so many migratory birds can be spotted
How to Reach Kumarakom
- Cochin International Airport the Trivandrum International Airport, are not to far from Kumarakom.
- Kottayam station well-connected to other major railway stations across the country, is near Kumarakom
- National Highway links Kottayam with the rest of the country and Kottayam is just 14 kilometer from Kumarakom
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