Kumarakom

Kottayam District

Kumarakom is a major tourist spot that attracts people from all over the world. It is a picturesque village and is well known for the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Kumarakom is blessed with Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater stretch of Kerala.
Kumarakom is one of the most beautiful villages of the world and is very popular for its fishing industry. This spot is rich in mangrove forests and coconut groves. Its tropical climate is conducive for good crop production and attracts migratory birds. Kumarakom is located at the Southern coast of India, in Kottayam district of Kerala.






Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the major attraction in Kumarakom. It is a paradise for ornithologists and the favourite spot for migratory birds. You can see a wide variety of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron, teal, woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is located alongside the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest backwater of Kerala and works like a channel between the Arabian Sea and Kochi Port. It covers an area of 200 km². It is a major ecological resource with banks that are covered with lush green mangrove forests and paddy fields.



Another centre of attraction is Pathiramanal. This is a famous island spread on 10 acre area. It is a habitat for rare species of migratory birds from different parts of the world.
The best way to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and the marvelous backwaters is by Houseboats. Kumarakom houseboats take you to a distinctive journey in water and provide a wonderful opportunity to explore backwater attractions including the bird sanctuary.
Kumarakom is among those destinations in Kerala that provide the best Ayurvedic treatments. It has several resorts that offer world class Ayurvedic facilities, spas & massage facilities.