Kumarakom
The
Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala. Immortalized by
Arundhathi Roy in her Booker-Wining God of Small Things, the stunningly
serene Kumarakom was the place chosen by A B Vajpayee to coalesce while
he was Prime Minister. Surrounded by the sprawling Vembanad Lake a
cruise around the tiny Kumarakom islands here will teach you the
magnificence of quietude. Kumarakam is amidst marvelous mangrove forest,
coconut canopies and pulsating paddy fields sprinkle with enchanging
waterways and canals. No wonder as many as five 5-Star hotels have come
up in the past decade in the tourist village.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at the Taj Garden Retreat, a sprawling old bungalow-turned-resort.
Waterscapes, the backwater resort of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has independent cottages built on stilts, set amidst coconut groves and panoramic view of the backwaters. Holiday packages involving houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms (rice barges) offer great experiences.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 16 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 76 km from Kottayam town.
kumarakom
is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.
The best time to visit the sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where
many species of migratory birds visit. The best time to visit the
sanctuary is between Novembers to March. The sanctuary is open every day
from dawn to dusk and one can enter after buying a ticket for Rs 45.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at the Taj Garden Retreat, a sprawling old bungalow-turned-resort.
Waterscapes, the backwater resort of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has independent cottages built on stilts, set amidst coconut groves and panoramic view of the backwaters. Holiday packages involving houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms (rice barges) offer great experiences.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 16 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 76 km from Kottayam town.
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