The landscape of Kumarakom is full
of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves and being very
close to sea it enjoys a healthy climate too. Just 14 kilometers away from Kottayam,
Kumarakom is a part of "Kuttanad region", and is also called rice bowl
of Kerala. Bevy of bewitching islands on the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a quintessential
piece of Kerala's heritage.
Truly an ornithologist's paradise, Kumarakom
has a beautiful bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres. The prime attractions of
the bird sanctuary are: Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild
duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork. It attracts thousands of tourists
from all parts of the world.
What one can see in
Kumarakom
- Vembanad Lake
- The Mahadeva Temple
-
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Peermade
- Wagamon
- Elaveezhapoonchira
-
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
- Pathiramanal
- Vazhikkadavu
- Poonjar
Palace
What one can do in Kumarakom
There are excellent facilities for boating and fishing. Exploring this water world
on traditional Kettuvallams to have a lifetime experience that no other place
provides. There are many other leisure options available to the visitors.
How
to reach Kumarakom
From Bombay, Madras or Bangalore, you can take
a train to Kerala. The best place to alight is either Cochin or Kottayam (the
nearest railhead to Kumarakom). Cochin International airport is the nearest airport
and is just 70 kilometers away. Trivandrum International Airport is 171 Km.
