Kumarakom Tour Package

Kumarakom It is located at a distance of 14 kms from Kottayam and is a group of small islands on the fresh water lake Vembanad Lake and a pretty, clean village like most places in Kerala. In 1878, George Alfred Baker, a missionary from Essex, England, set about clearing the mangrove and planted coconut trees. Baker was so taken aback by the beauty of Kumarakom that he decided to make it his home and worked for the development of this area. The lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place The Lake is a delightful picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination in India, provides boating, fishing and sightseeing.

Kumarakom is a protected area for indigenous and migratory birds. The main attraction in this area is the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary spread across 14 acres. It is a favorite haunt of migratory birds such as egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork and various other species of birds and reptiles which are in the endangered list. Boat trips offer visitors the chance to get closer to the habitats of these birds without destroying anything of their delicate ecosystem.

Climate
Kumarakom is with moderate climate. Temperatures vary between 25ºC - 38ºC.

Attractions :

The Vembanadu Lake is a charming picnic spot for the eyes with its traditional country crafts or Kettuvallams floating up and down. The lake and its surrounding area can be best explored on a houseboat.

Pathiramanal is a small island, or Midnight Sands commonly known is worth a visit for its natural beauty.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is spread over 14-acres and is a favorite haunt of migratory and other water birds such as waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc and migratory birds like the Siberian Crane etc.

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, 2 Km from Kumarakom its beautiful picturesque and water roar while cascading down the mountains.