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Miraculously serene and green - Kumarakom is an enchanting backwater tour destination in Kerala, India.
A part of 'Kuttanad' - the rice bowl of Kerala, scenic Kumarakom is an enchanting green island on the banks of Vembanad Lake i.e. the largest lake in Kerala, India.
Spread on a 30 square kilometer island, Kumarakom is a pretty site with its half submerged paddy stretches, mangrove forests and a distinct jungle smell.
Located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Kottayam, Kumarakom is connected to the Kerala mainland by a constant boat and ferry service.
History
In the olden Days Kumarakom used to be a rubber plantation. A British merchant Henry Baker discovered the scenic appeal of this gloriously tranquil Kerala island and initiated steps to convert it into a holiday resort.
Tourist Attractions
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the most important tourist attraction in the region. Set on an island located at a little distance from the main Kumarakom Island, this tiny 14-acre island is a party of exotic water birds. Spot cormorants, storks, kingfishers, Siberian storks, egrets, darters, cuckoos, teals, herons etc.
Join an ayurveda massage session at the Kumarakom Lake Resort - and delve into a paradise that is nothing short of heaven.
Sail a houseboat (kettuvallom) on the backwaters of Kumarakom and see a glittering green sun soaked water paradise.
Tour Itineraries for Kumarakom :
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