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| Kumarakom |
Kumarakom is an attractive tourist destination in Kerala located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district. Kumarakom is surrounded by backwaters and is one of the most important tourist destinations for backwater cruises in Kerala. Kumarakom is famous for its lagoons, houseboats, backwaters and canals. Being located in the midst of backwaters, Kumarakom is home to one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Kerala and several species of migratory birds can be spotted here.
Tourist attractions
1.Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
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| A shot from the motor boat |
The Kumarakom bird sanctuary is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake and is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Kerala. It is spread across 14 acres. It is home to rare species of migratory birds that include Siberian stork, egret, fly catchers, wood beetles, darter, heron, king fishers and teal among others. Migratory birds even from the Himalayan region in North India also flock to the Kumarakom bird sanctuary in Kerala. It is one of the “must see” tourist destinations in Kerala. Large numbers of national and international tourists visit Kumarakom to stay in these beach side hotels and resorts and undertake boat cruises along the backwaters in Kumarakom.
2.Pathiramanal
Pathiramanal is a 10 acre island set in the midst of the Vembanad Lake. Pathiramanal is also known as the sands of midnight and can be accessed only by boat. There is a mythology associated with the island and it is believed that a Hindu priest wanting to perform his evening ablutions dived in to the lake and the water made way for the island to rise up from below. Pathiramanal is a forest with several rare species of migratory birds flocking to the island. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in kerala and is accessible from Alleppey also. Boating facilities are available to visit this famous tourist spot in Kerala.
3.Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
The Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls are one of the important picnic spots in Kerala and are 2 km from Kumarakom bird sanctuary. The waters here cascade down from a height of over 100 feet and tourists arriving in Kumarakom also visit these waterfalls that are a magnificent sight to watch.
4.Houseboat Cruises
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| On over last visit to Kumarakom |
Kerala Houseboats also called Kettuvalloms in Kerala are an important feature of Kerala tourism. These houseboats are on average over eighty feet in length and feature all the comforts of a modern day star hotel. A luxury house boat comes with clean and hygienic toilets, swimming pool on upper deck, a balcony for angling, open lounge, kitchenette, well furnished bedrooms, air conditioners, and a crew comprising of two oarsmen and a cook. The houseboats are made of Anjily, a hardwood available in Kerala.
These house boats are luxuriously furnished and a houseboat cruise along the Kerala backwaters in one of these luxuriously furnished house boats is an experience of a life time. Some of these modern day houseboats, however, are powered by outboard engines. These house boats offer the best Kerala fish delicacies and fresh fish are caught straight from the backwaters. The pearl spot fish, also called Karimeen is one of the most important fish delicacies in Kerala and this forms a part of the menu in the houseboat apart from lobsters, crabs etc. A house boat cruise along the Kerala backwaters in Kumarakom is a must for all tourists visiting Kerala and is an experience of a life time.
Must Things to do
• Backwater Cruise
• Rowing Country Boat
• Herbal body toning massages
• Water skiing
• Night fishing
• Taste Sea food
Location/Best time to go
Location:
Kumarakom is located 16 km away from Kottayam town, Central Kerala. Nearest railway station is Kottayam about 16 km and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 75 km to the North.
Best time to go
January - March and September - December.
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