Kumarakom

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Kumarakom is situated near the Kottayam district of Kerala. The place falls to the west of the district and about 16 kms from it. The place is connected by roads to the rest of the city and the nearest railway head is located at Kottayam. Kumarakom, more precisely is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake and as such features backwater regions.

Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake and a picturesque, clean village like most places in Kerala. The rich greens and the rural life are clubbed with the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Spread across 14 acres, the bird sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.

Holidays in Kumarakom amidst marvelous mangrove forests, captivating coconut canopies, swaying palms, mangrove forests, pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals decked with while lilies, and breathtakingly beautiful beaches can be quite a rejuvenating experience for the weary traveler. For everyone looking forward for a lazy and laidback vacation in Kerala, Kumarakom is the place to be. When you travel to Kumarakom, a visit to the Vembanad Lake is a must. The fresh water lake acts as an integral part of the backwater cruises in Kerala.

A popular attraction in Kumarakom is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The 14-acre bird sanctuary is situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake. Birds (waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc.) nest and spend happy summers here. Birds like Siberian storks migrate here every year.

Endless miles of snaking waterways flanked on either side by emerald palms, tranquil and alluring, Kerala's backwaters offer an experience of a lifetime. While on vacation in Kumarakom, the boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are something not to be missed. Houseboat holidays in Kettuvallom is an unparallel and unique experience. The scintillating beauty of nature and the simplicity of the people will not fail to touch you at Kumarakom.

How to reach
The nearest airport to Kumarakom is Cochin International Airport. The airport is about 76 kms from Kottayam. From Kottayam the place is only 16 kms. One can also reach Kottayam by a train and from there on a number of facilities are available to Kumarakom. Boat and ferry rides are available from places like Aleppey and Quilon.