The village of
Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this
small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary
here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory
birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
Egrets,
darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds
like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for
visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is
a boat trip round the islands.
An enchanting backwater
destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options.
Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom. Holiday
packages on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are an
out-of-this-world experience at Kumarakom.
An unbelievably
beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and
coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned
with while lillies - this is Kumarakom
A picturesque world of
backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and
swaying palms - An ideal getaway.
