Kottayam district
Kumarakom
Lakeside villages on the shores of Vembanad, Kerala's largest lake.
Photo: Tux the penguin at ml.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Introduction
Kumarakom is a cluster of islands and villages on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake. Mangroves, coconut groves and paddy fields line the canals, and the bird sanctuary draws migratory species in the cooler months. It is quieter than Alappuzha and well suited to unhurried days on and around the water.
Best known for
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Sunset over Vembanad Lake
- Village canals by country boat
- Responsible tourism village walks
Beyond the usual
- Join a village walk that visits farmers, weavers and toddy tappers
- Go birding at dawn with a local naturalist
- Eat in a family home rather than a resort restaurant
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