Kumarakam is blessed with lush green and serene surroundings with cool air and breath taking atmosphere. Kumarakom is on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The cool air and lush green atmosphere gives peace, bliss and tranquility when you sail through the backwaters. Kumarakam has a good range of budget and luxury resorts, hotels offering backwater cruise and Ayurvedic treatments. Cruising through the backwaters of Kumarakam lets you see wide range of birds of different species, nearby Kumarakam bird’s sanctuary houses exotic birds. Kumarakam,a prime backwater tourist destination, is world renowned for its enchanting backwaters and picturesque landscapes. The bird sanctuary here is teeming with vibrant multi-hued exotic tropical birds, it is spread across an area of 14 acres, like tourists from all over the world, Kumarakam is the landing place for lots of migratory birds!.
• Travel to Kumarakom takes 2 hours from the Kochin International Airport, by road,
• Half-an-hour, by rail, from the Kottayam Railway Station, and
• An hour-and-half journey, by rail, from the Ernakulam Railway Station.
Kottayam district is a colossal network of rivers and canals, which flow into the vastness of the Vembanad Lake, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes. The fast emerging backwater tourism destination provides the facilities of boating, sightseeing, and fishing. You can take a boat ride into the countryside and have a closer look to the busy rustic life as well.
A tantalizing waterfall, Aruvikkuzhi is located 18 km from Kottayam town, falling from a height of 100 ft. Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls comes across as a beautiful picnic spot. Here, water streams create a tinkling sound as they make their way through the landscape that houses beautiful rubber plantations.
Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a must-visit destination. The bird watcher's paradise is located about 16 km from Kottayam, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Migratory birds, including Siberian stork and local birds such as Egret, Teal, Water duck, and Cuckoo, are the major fascination here. The best time to visit this place is between June and August.
The intoxicating backwater cruise in Kumarakom is a thrilling experience. Along with that snake boat races, houseboat tour, fishing and canoeing are the 'not to be missed' attractions when you step into the village. A stay at the thatched houseboat called Kettuvallom is an experience that is beyond compare!