Attraction & Activities in Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a small charismatic village located on the banks of the scenic Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is considered as a tourist’s paradise. The beautiful lagoons, brooks, canals, and waterways set amidst the coconut trees attract a lot of tourists to this region. The backwaters of the region are rich in marine life. There are several places worth to be explored. 

This bird sanctuary is the paradise for the bird watchers. The sanctuary is located at a distance of 15 km from Kottayam, spread on an area of about 14 acres. The sanctuary is sited on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake home to about 180 species of birds. Apart from some common birds like the waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks, Egret, Teal and some rare birds like Siberian Storks are also seen here at times. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between June and August. 

There is a large network of rivers and canals in Kottayam, which empty cup into the Vembanad Lake. The lake is a beautiful picnic spot and it has developed as a backwater tourism destination. There are several activities provided at the lake, which include boating, fishing, and sightseeing. Vembanad is amongst the largest freshwater lakes in the Indian subcontinent. 

This beautiful picnic spot is located at a distance of 18 km from Kottayam district. Here the waterfalls from a height of 100ft. a tinkling sound can be heard when the water passes through the landscape. There are large rubber plantations here where the tourists can sit under the shade. 

Pathiramanal also is known as the `Sands of Midnight` is a beautiful island on Vembanad Lake. This 10-acre island is located on the backwaters of the lake and serves as home to a wide range of rare migratory birds. This place is a paradise for bird lovers. 

The driftwood museum displays a unique collection of fine quality driftwood articles prepared through a rare and innovative modern art form. A huge collection of root sculptures of various shapes and designs can be seen at the museum. The articles kept in the museum are collected from the islands of the Bay of Bengal and hence the museum is named Bay Island Driftwood Museum.

Kottayam is the district headquarters and an urban center. This ancient town lies about 16 km from Kumarakom and is well known for its churches and temples, especially the 500 years-old churches - the Cheriyapally (small church) and the Valiyapalli (Big Church). More... 

Munnar nestled at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. Munnar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats has lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. There is a wildlife sanctuary in Eravikulam – Rajmala area and the Chinnar Sanctuary. More... 

Kochi is a small area that was once bestowed to a member of the royal family. Kochi later expanded to form a kingdom and then the state of Cochin. It has gradually developed into a center of trade and colonial rule, and eventually shrank in dimension, but not in its importance as it evolved into the modern town of Kochi as known today. Also known as the queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi’s charm is manifold. More...

Its crisscrossing canals and once busy waterways inevitably evoke comparisons with Venice. It is a prosperous trading town of yesteryears, which exported coir products to different parts of the world. Today tourism has appeared as its new savior. The old settlers have left behind the architectural treasures which include the numerous old mansions and trading houses built in a unique style. These buildings, along with the quiet streets and winding canals, lend this pretty town its distinguishing allure. More... 

The sprawling estates of tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber, and eucalyptus surround this charming hill station, once famous as the summer retreat of the Travancore Kings. Peermede’s history is also closely linked to that of the Sufi saint, Peer Mohammad, believed to be the first trader of spices in the region. More..

The pristine forests, exotic flora and fauna and the verdant meadows characterize Vagamon. Vagamon is located 1,100 m above sea level on the western fringe of Idduki and bordering Kottayam. The Vagamon mountain range was cleared by the early planters for the cultivation of tea and coffee. More.