Kumarakom - It Is As One Of The Must-See Places In A LifeTime

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KOTTAYAM

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres (10 mi)), in Kerala. Kumarakom is a sleepy little village on Vembanad Lake in Kerala. It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experience.

The place has expanses of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves. Fruits like Banana, Mango, Jackfruit, Ambazhanga, Puli, Chaambenga, Peraycka, Aathaycka and Pineapple grow here. Also, cocoa and coffee, chena(yam) and chembu(colocasia, grow well and were cultivated under the coconut trees. This rich agricultural environment is mainly irrigated using interspersed waterways and canals of the Meenachil river. 

The National Geographic Magazine has listed Kumarakom as one of the must-see places in a lifetime. The land is famous for it's painstakingly hand craft each exquisite piece still made in a traditional way.

 Vemanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the Chemeen (Prawns), the Konju (Tiger Prawns) and Karimeen. Kumarakom will be a perfect choice for you to spend your quality time with your family.

Houseboats are one of the unique feature of Kumarakom tourism. Majority of the tourists visiting Kumarakom ask for a trip in these houseboats, enjoying the beautiful backwater and the cool air around.

These houseboats are made in the format of traditional 'Kettuvallams', which will make you feel the rich traditions of 'God's Own Country'. You can have a cruise through the Vembanad lake and Alappuzha backwaters. 

Experience the typical Kerala cuisines while having a calm voyage through the backwaters. There is a waterfall at Kumarakom ? Aruvikuzhi, which is worth visit. The 100 ft tall waterfall is one of the best spot for trekking. 

A day at Kumarakom will always bring freshness in you. You will be getting a very rare chance to get indulge with the greenish environment here. 

Kumarakom will be giving you a romantic experience, one of the best place to spend time with your partner. You will be getting best honeymoon packages here. Explore the Vembanad Lake and have a backwater experience with your lover.

 The atmosphere at Kumarakom will make you more romantic, give you the most memorable moments in your lifetime. Visit Kumarakom from November to March. Rainy season is also allowed. Enjoy the monsoon, sitting inside the houseboat and having a cup of hot tea.

By Air

85 Km from Cochin International Airport and the 250 Km from Trivandrum International Airport.

By Rail

Kottayam links you to all major cities in Kerala and India with numerous trains plying this route daily. From Cochin, you could also take a south bound train via the Alleppey route. Alight at Chertala for a short 14 Km ride to Kumarakom

Kottayam railway station is nearest station to get kumarkom only 16 Km from Kottayam.

By Road

 Buses and Taxis are easily available at all time of the day from Kottayam.