A hidden treasure trove on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, Kumarakom takes you away from bumper to bumper city life. This is one place where you forget all the worldly worries and get yourself immerse into endless leisure.
Every traveller planning holidays to Kumarakom explore the spectacular backwaters of Kerala by riding on a houseboat. And Vembanad Lake is the perfect place to experience this. This largest lake in Kerala greets migratory birds from all parts of the world. Being the melting pot of three rivers, it holds great popularity among locals and travellers alike.
Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls also make a beautiful place to plan a day picnic in Kumarakom. Gushing down from a height of 100 feet, the waterfall falls in five steps. The most luring aspect of this place is its location that weaves together the most vivid charms of nature in a single thread.
Spotting the most beautiful sunrise and sunset at the renowned Kumarakom Beach is an ecstasy. The sandy shores of this beach are perfect to indulge in some leisurely strolls hand in hand with your love. One can also take the pleasure of swimming, boating, wind surfing, skiing and parasailing at the beach.
Apart from these, the village also houses the charismatic Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which is home to a wide range of birds, including cuckoo, water duck, owl, kingfishers, woodpeckers and egret. Birdwatchers can explore this 14 acre bird sanctuary by hiring houseboats and motorboats to catch the perfect glimpse of flamboyant birds.
By Air: The Cochin International Airport, 85 kilometres away, is the closest to Kumarakom.
By Rail: The closest railway station to Kumarakom is the Kottayam railway station.
By Road: Reaching Kumarakom by road is easy with availability of cabs and buses.
By Water: Kumarakom is easily accessible by boat from Muhamma.
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