Kumarakom - Kerala - India

Kumarakom,situated 13 Kms away from Kottayam is a sleepy little village on Vembanad Lake in Kerala. It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experience. The beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut trees comprises with water ways and canals adorned with white lilies enchants the tourist from world over. 

Kumarakom is one of the most popular tourist destinations, located at the distance of 16 km from the city of Kottayam, in the beautiful state of Kerala.  This place is renowned for its backwater tourism. Kumarakom is a cluster of small islands on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest fresh water lake in the entire region of Kerala.

 Apart from cruising on the Vembanad lake, there are several other backwaters areas that you should definitely explore while on a trip to Kumarakom.  

This attractive island has copious small fishing skiffs right through the town. As the place is surrounded by both salt water and fresh water, there are numerous varieties of fish found over here. The waters surrounding the island offers excellent marine and fresh water fish including karimeen, shrimp, prawns which makes it a perfect place to taste the luscious variety of sea foods.

Pristine in all its respects the backwaters with their exotic flora look extremely enchanting. Also the marine life of Kumarakom backwaters is worth exploring as there are exotic fish species which are very difficult to be seen anywhere else like the pearl spotted fish which looks amazing when spotted. 

Houseboats are one of the unique feature of Kumarakom tourism. Majority of the tourists visiting Kumarakom ask for a trip in these houseboats, enjoying the beautiful backwater and the cool air around. These houseboats are made in the format of traditional 'Kettuvallams', which will make you feel the rich traditions of 'God's Own Country'. You can have a cruise through the Vembanad lake and Alappuzha backwaters. Experience the typical Kerala cuisines while having a calm voyage through the backwaters. Try to have a trip to the beautiful island 'Pathiramanal', 40 minutes away from Kumarakom.  

Kumarakom, known as the best backwater tourist destination is a tourist village in Kerala.

Other interesting spots around Kumarakom are Aymanam, Kudamaloor, Pallikoodam, Kallara, Nattakom and Panachikadu reservoir, Thazhathangadi, Thanneermukkam bund etc. A day at Kumarakom will always bring freshness in you. You will be getting a very rare chance to get indulge with the greenish environment here.  

Kumarakom is also known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Cool and healthy climate, scenic view of coconut palms, paddy grasslands, lagoons and backwaters add more charms to Kumarakom.  

           Enjoying its calm, cool tropical climate and scenic you will fall in love with in no time.

Kumarakom sightseeing will be a great experience for tourists. It is sure that no one will forget their voyage on houseboats over the exotic backwaters of Vembanad. Just imagine how wonder it would be, voyaging through Vembanad Lake enjoying the lush vegetations, rich coconut grooves and amazing aquatic life. 

Kumarakom is a cluster of scenic islands around the picturesque Vembanad Lake. The town is nature rich with everything in it enjoying the gift of nature in its abundance.With the soil so fertile, the land is full of paddy fields, coconut groves and mango groves. The lush greenery and the backwaters in a picturesque setting have made Kumarakom one among world’s  best destination. 

The National Geographic Magazine has listed Kumarakom as one of the must-see places in a lifetime. The land is famous for it's painstakingly hand craft each exquisite piece still made in a traditional way. Vemanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the Chemeen (Prawns), the Konju (Tiger Prawns) and Karimeen. Kumarakom will be a perfect choice for you to spend your quality time with your family. 

How to reach
By Air : 85 Km from Cochin International Airport and the 250 Km from Trivandrum International Airport.
By Rail: 16 Km from Kottayam.
By Boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.
By Road: Buses and Taxis are easily available at all time of the day from Kottayam.

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