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Kumarakom is a lovely town located on the banks of
beautiful Vembanad lake, it lies in the Kuttanad region of Kerala. This
place is bless by nature, with its untouched beauty and amazingly attractive
backwaters, it attracts many tourists every year. Kumarakom is an ideal
holiday destination for nature lovers, adventure lovers and backwaters by
the luxury houseboat is a perfect retreat for the honeymooners. You can
enjoy the boat cruise or can enjoy various waters sports and you can also
can have a close look at the town's daily life & friendly people. The
combination of green farms and crystal blue fresh water is simply pleasure
for eyes. If you have done it all then make you way to the Kumarakom bird
sanctuary the home to the beautiful migratory birds.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Kumarakom is just 70kms from Kochin, which has an international
airport so well connect the major Indian & international cities. Another
options is Trivendrum International airport which is just 171 kms away.
By Rail - The nearest railway station is Kottayam i.e. 15 km from Kumarakom.
It is well connected the other major cities with regular trains.
By Road - Kumarakom is just 14 kms away from Kottayam, which well connected
the other major cities with state and national highway. you can hve the
buses from Kerala state Road transport.
By Water - From Cohin you can travel by boat, regular boat cruise services
are availble from Kochi to Kumarakom Jetty.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Kumarakom is between November and March.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - This is the major
tourist attraction of Kumarakom, which makes it more precious. it is
simply as haven for an ornithologist. The lovely bird sanctuary is
spread across 101 acres, located on the banks of Vembanad lake. You can
witness the rare birds like the egrets, darters, herons, teal, bitterns,
brahminy kites, marsh harries, waterfowl, cuckoo and wild ducks. Also
Siberian storks migrate here every year.
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Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls - Don't miss the
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, a lovely picnic spot which is just 2 kms from
kumarakom. The water falls from a 100 ft. mountain.
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Vembanad Lake - Vembanad Lake forms an enchanting
picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination. It is
from here that many small rivers and canals originate. The lake provides
facilities including boating and fishing and is a truly exhilarating
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WHERE TO EAT
The luxury hotels has their own special restaurants which serves delicious
delicacies like regional, Indian, Continental & Chinese.
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