Nature resting in the laps of mangrove forests, coconut canopies and swaying paddy fields in the company of waterways and canals makes Kumarakom an enchanting Backwater destination in Kerala. Situated along the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is visited by a huge number of people every year and is often referred to as a Ornithologist's Paradise.
Kumarakom is a cluster of small islands on the Lake Vembanad. Surrounded by Arabian Sea and blessed with numerous small rivers, Lakes and tributaries meandering through it make Kerala an ideal location for Backwater sailing. The traditional Kettuvallums along with the modern luxury Houseboats makes the experience of cruising on Kumarakom backwaters an unforgettable holidaying pleasure. Laying back and watching the nature softly passing you by, in form of blue waters and green pastures, offers you an enthralling experience on the Kumarakom Backwaters.
Never gain will watching the Bird Sanctuary will be such an exciting event as is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary as the best way to tour it is lying back on a Houseboat. Resting amidst all the comforts of life and watching the rare and the most enthralling of species brush shoulders with you in an experience that falls short of words. The Sanctuary is home to a large number of migratory birds like Siberian Stork, egret who come to this place every year. It is a truly sightseeing incident that is beguiling in every possible way.
