KUMARAKOM
Prime Attraction: Water Bird Sanctuary famous for the Siberian Cranes
Kumarakom at a glance
On the shores of the serene Vembanad lake, in the south Indian state of Kerala, lies the sleepy village of Kumarakom – an erstwhile rubber plantation turned bird sanctuary and a favorite vacationing joint for tourists across the nation and abroad. Backwater cruising and fishing expeditions on the Vembanad lake take you meandering into the rich camouflage of its avian denizens. The cluster of little islands with their mangrove forests, coconut canopies and billowing paddy fields streamed with enchanting waterways and canals, make Kumarakom an ideal holiday retreat for nature lovers and ornithologists alike.
Wildlife Adventure in Kumarakom
Spread in an area of 14 acre, the Kumarakom bird sanctuary is lies on the eastern banks of the Vembanad lake. Cruising along the Vembanad Lake one can get glimpses of the numerous domestic birds like cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and waterfowl as well as migratory birds like the Siberian cranes.
Kumarakom Sanctuary offers boating trips on the picturesque Vembanad lake by the traditional houseboats, Kettuvalloms. A boat trip is the best way to observe the rich bird life of this region. Also one can enjoy fishing facilities at the lake of the sanctuary. Motor boats are also available for bird watching cruises.
Reaching Kumarakom
Kottayam is 14 kms from Kumarakom and both State highway and National Highway connects it with the rest of the country. The nearest Airport is The Cochin International Airport which is 70 kms. away from the Muhamma boat jetty. The nearest Railway station is at Kottayam and regular local and Express trains connect the city with rest of India.
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Backwater Cruise: In Kumarakom the boat races, backwater cruise, canoeing and fishing are tourist favorites. A stay at the houseboat or Kettuvallom can be an exciting experience. Cruising through the unending miles of serpentine waterways flanked on either sides by the palm trees feels almost paradisiacal.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls: A small drive from Kottayam town will bring you to this gurgling stream that thunders down from the 100 ft high mountains. Don’t forget to get yourself photographed standing amidst the picturesque rubber plantations that surround this place.
Alleppey: Alappuzha or Alleppey, often labelled as 'The Venice of the East' is a romantic coastal town strewn with labyrinth of canals, bridges and silver beaches making it one of the most vacationed destinations in India. Try drop in during the Nehru Trophy Boat Racing season when 130ft long snake boats having 100 rowers, 4 helmsmen and 25 cheerleaders and thousands of onlookers rejuvenate the entire locality.
Accommodation options
The accommodation available ranges from luxury to budget category. Set amidst luring surroundings, the hotels of Kumarakom offer excellent facilities and services. The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded land and lake can be an ideal option. Other options can be the Kumarakom Lake Resort, Water Scapes, Whispering Palms, Garden Retreat.
Prime Attraction: Water Bird Sanctuary famous for the Siberian Cranes
Kumarakom at a glance
On the shores of the serene Vembanad lake, in the south Indian state of Kerala, lies the sleepy village of Kumarakom – an erstwhile rubber plantation turned bird sanctuary and a favorite vacationing joint for tourists across the nation and abroad. Backwater cruising and fishing expeditions on the Vembanad lake take you meandering into the rich camouflage of its avian denizens. The cluster of little islands with their mangrove forests, coconut canopies and billowing paddy fields streamed with enchanting waterways and canals, make Kumarakom an ideal holiday retreat for nature lovers and ornithologists alike.
Wildlife Adventure in Kumarakom
Spread in an area of 14 acre, the Kumarakom bird sanctuary is lies on the eastern banks of the Vembanad lake. Cruising along the Vembanad Lake one can get glimpses of the numerous domestic birds like cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and waterfowl as well as migratory birds like the Siberian cranes.
Kumarakom Sanctuary offers boating trips on the picturesque Vembanad lake by the traditional houseboats, Kettuvalloms. A boat trip is the best way to observe the rich bird life of this region. Also one can enjoy fishing facilities at the lake of the sanctuary. Motor boats are also available for bird watching cruises.
Reaching Kumarakom
Kottayam is 14 kms from Kumarakom and both State highway and National Highway connects it with the rest of the country. The nearest Airport is The Cochin International Airport which is 70 kms. away from the Muhamma boat jetty. The nearest Railway station is at Kottayam and regular local and Express trains connect the city with rest of India.
Don’t forget to check these out....
Backwater Cruise: In Kumarakom the boat races, backwater cruise, canoeing and fishing are tourist favorites. A stay at the houseboat or Kettuvallom can be an exciting experience. Cruising through the unending miles of serpentine waterways flanked on either sides by the palm trees feels almost paradisiacal.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls: A small drive from Kottayam town will bring you to this gurgling stream that thunders down from the 100 ft high mountains. Don’t forget to get yourself photographed standing amidst the picturesque rubber plantations that surround this place.
Alleppey: Alappuzha or Alleppey, often labelled as 'The Venice of the East' is a romantic coastal town strewn with labyrinth of canals, bridges and silver beaches making it one of the most vacationed destinations in India. Try drop in during the Nehru Trophy Boat Racing season when 130ft long snake boats having 100 rowers, 4 helmsmen and 25 cheerleaders and thousands of onlookers rejuvenate the entire locality.
Accommodation options
The accommodation available ranges from luxury to budget category. Set amidst luring surroundings, the hotels of Kumarakom offer excellent facilities and services. The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded land and lake can be an ideal option. Other options can be the Kumarakom Lake Resort, Water Scapes, Whispering Palms, Garden Retreat.
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