G.B. International ::- Kerala Cities ::- Kumarakom
| Alleppay | Kasaragod | Malappuram | Pathanamithitta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idukki | Kozhikode | Palakkad | Thrisuur |
| Kochi (Cochin) | Kollam | Waynad | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kannur | Kumarakom | Thekkady | South India |
Kumarakom
Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east, and the Vembanad Lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kumarakom is a land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title: The land of letters, latex and lakes.
Kumarakom is the ideal take-off point for visits to Peermede, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady, Ernakulam and the temple city of Madurai. Places to Visit
The Vembanad LakeKumarakom is a vast network of rivers and canals, which empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, Fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The Kumarakom Tourist Village offers houseboat cruises and holiday packages.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. A cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.
How to Reach
By AirNearest Airport is Cochin 76 km.
By Rail
Kumarakom is well connected by rail with other cities in India.
By Road
Kumarakom is connected by road with all-important cities in South India. It is 76 km from Cochin, 248 km from Madurai, 114 km from Thekkady, 180 km from Trivandrum.