The
village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad
Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region.
The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite
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 There 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.An unbelievably beautiful paradise
of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves
interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while
lillies - this is Kumarakom
Tourist
Destinations:
» 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
Cruise
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
» The
Vembanad Lake
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.
» How
to reach Kumarakom
By
Air : Nearest airport at Kochi at a distance of 106 km from Kumarakom
(76 km from Kottayam). Prepaid taxis are available to transfer you
to Kumarakom.
By Rail : Nearest railhead at Kottayam which is
15 km away. Taxis are available from Kottayam for Kumarakom.
By Road : Kumarakom is 15 km
away from Kottayam which also has the nearest KSRTC Bus Stand.
Buses from here run to Kochi, Trivandrum, Allepey, Thekkady, Thodupuzha,
Kollam, Kozhikode and Bangalore.
