Kumarakom
 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 enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom. Holiday packages on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are an out-of-this-world experience at Kumarakom.
Accommodation at Kumarakom:
Kumarakom Lake Resort,
Coconut Lagoon - A CGH Earth Hotel,
Waterscapes - KTDC,
ABAD Whispering Palms,
Backwater Ripples
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Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Kumarakom has a hot and humid climate across the year.
The best season to visit would be from September to March.
Prime
Attractions at Kumarakom
Access to
Kumarakom
Air:
From the Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately
3 hours ride by road) to the Muhamma boat jetty. Cochin International
Airport, about 76 kms from Kottayam town.
Rail: Well connected with Kochi, Bangalore, Chennai, Bokaro,
Guruvayoor and Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest railway station is Kottayam,
about 14 km from the resort road.
Road:
The nearest bus terminal, is at Kottayam, 14 Km away from the resort by
road.
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