Kerala
Travel Guide
Kumarakom Tourism
On the shores of the enchanting
Vembanad Lake, 14 km from Kottayam, lies Kumarakom a small-town. The most interesting
area in the backwaters is the "Kuttanad region" called the rice bowl
of Kerala. Kumarakom is just one little village in this region on the banks of
the beautiful Vembanad Lake.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of
little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird
sanctuary in Kumarakom is spread across 14 acres 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,
in Kumarakom, are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds
of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
An enchanting
backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating
and fishing facilities are available in Kumarakom.
CLIMATE IN KUMARAKOM
Being
situated very close to the sea, Kumarakom has a moderate climate, with heavy rains
during June-August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and
continues till February in Kumarakom. In summer, the temperature in Kumarakom
rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C in the winters. Annual average rainfall
in Kumarakom is 310 cm.
HISTORY OF KUMARAKOM
Earlier an old
rubber plantation, Kumarakom was developed into a Bird Sanctuary. Kumarakom is
now a leisure retreat very popular with foreigners, who club a visit to the sanctuary
with a ride on Kerala's houseboats, known as Kettuvalloms. An Englishman Henry
Baker, fascinated by the beauty of Kumarakom, settled here in the last century.
TOURISM
ATTRACTIONS IN KUMARAKOM
Being situated very close to the sea, Kumarakom
has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June-August due to the southwest
monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February in Kumarakom.
In summer, the temperature in Kumarakom rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C
in the winters. Annual average rainfall in Kumarakom is 310 cm.
TOURISM
SPOTS IN KUMARAKOM
Welcome to the holiday at Kumarakom the ornithologist's
paradise. Bask in the beauty of nature amidst marvelous mangrove forests, coconut
canopies and Pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals
decked with while lilies. For everyone looking forward to a lazy and laid back
holiday Kumarakom is the place to be at. While at Kumarakom visit to the Vembanad
Lake is a must. The fresh water lake acts as an integral part of the backwater
cruises in Kerala.
WATER BIRD SANCTUARY
A 14-acre bird sanctuary
is situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake. The sanctuary adds to the
natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds (waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks
etc.) nest and spend happy summers here. Birds like Siberian storks migrate here
every year.
At the water-bird sanctuary you can spot domestic birds like
cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and waterfowl as well as migratory
birds like the Siberian storks. Further ahead from Kumarakom you may visit the
backwater town of Kottayam. At Kottayam you must check out the rubber plantations
and the old churches.
BACKWATER CRUISES IN KUMARAKOM
The backwaters
of Kerala - endless miles of snaking waterways flanked on either side by emerald
palms. Tranquil and alluring, they offer you the experience of a lifetime. While
Kumarakom the boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are something
not to be missed. A stay at the houseboat, called 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
VEMBANAD LAKE IN
KUMARAKOM
Kottayam is a vast network of rivers and canals, which empty
into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. The lake, an enchanting
picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating,
fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.
ARUVIKKUZHI
WATERFALLS IN KUMARAKOM
Located 18 km from Kottayam town, is this beautiful
picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the landscape
and waters roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. Tourists
can also enjoy the shade of the rubber plantations here.
HOW TO REACH
TOURISM DESTINATION OF KUMARAKOM
Kumarakom is well linked by Air, Rail
and Road network. The nearest Airport from Kumarakom is the Cochin International
Airport, which is 70 kms. away from the Muhamma boat jetty
The Trivandrum
International Airport is 171 kms away from Kumarakom.
The nearest Railway
station from Kumarakom is at Kottayam and regular local and Express trains connect
the city with rest of India.
Kottayam is 14 kilometer from Kumarakom and
both State highway and National Highway links Kumarakom with the rest of the country.
