KUMARAKOM
Kumarakom is an enchanting peninsula located at 14 km from Kottayam, Kerala. The city is perfectly gifted with natural traits such as pleasant climate, palm fringed coconut trees, lush paddy fields, lagoons, backwaters and fauna and flora. This is the reason that the city is one of the most favourite tourist’s spots for spending holidays, picnic or celebrating romantic honeymoon. A tour to Kumarakom will take you to the beautiful beaches, scenic nature, stunning backwater and exotic bird sanctuary. In addition, the hotels of Kumarakom provide world class of accommodations facilities under affordable price thus making your trip to Kumarakom economical, exotic and unforgettable.
Kumarakom is a small town located on the bank of Vembanad Lake. Kuttanad is known as the most awesome backwater region of the town. The bird sanctuary of Kumarakom is spread over 14 acres of areas and houses several wildlife. The park attracts attention of several migratory birds as well as ornithologists who come here to study on birds’ activities. A trip to this sanctuary of Kumarakom will let you see the awesome sight of darters, egrets, teal, cuckoo, waterfowl, wild duck and other wildlife. Watching migratory birds like Siberian stork playing in groups in the park will give an awesome visual pleasure. You can easily spot the mischievous act of monkeys in the park.
Best time to visit : November to March
Climate
The climate of Kumarakom is moderate as it is very close to sea. The region experiences heavy downpour during June-August owing to the southwest monsoon. From December to the end of February, the region is under winter. The temperature of the town during summer is between 35°C maximum and in winter it is 25°C. The town has record of average rainfall of 310 cm annually.
Sightseeing Highlights
Water Bird Sanctuary
The Water Bird Sanctuary is located on the bank of Vembanad Lake. Spread over 14 acres of area, the park is home of varieties of wildlife such as water ducks, waterfowl, cuckoos, wild ducks etc. A tour to the park lets you see migrated birds like Siberian stork playing in groups. A little further from the park you will see backwater town of Kottayam. You can enjoy boar riding here.
Backwater Cruise
This beautiful backwater of Kerala spread over endless miles of snaking waterways decked with emerald palms on either side. This awesome tourists’ attraction will engulf you with serene and tempting delight subsequently filling you with unforgettable experience of joys. Boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are something you should never forget while being in Kumarakom. Houseboat cruising on Kettuvallom will give you unique experience of water boating.
The Vembanad Lake
The Vembanad Lake is known for being one of the best spots for picnickers or holiday celebrators. It also provides awesome boating, fishing experience along with awe-inspiring sightseeing attractions. That’s why it is the fastest developing backwater tourism spot for the tourists in the region.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
This is a beautiful picnic spot for tourists. At 18 km away from Kottayam town, the waterfall makes a sweet chime as they flow through the landscape and when the water cascade down the mountains it produces roaring sounds. You will be delighted to see the cascading waterfalls from the mountain and mingling them into river.
How to reach Kumarakom
By Air
The nearest Airport is Cochin International Airport. And the Trivandrum International Airport is at 171 kms from Kumarakom.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Kottayam at 14 kms from the town.
By Road
State & National Highway connectivity from the town to the rest parts of the country.
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