Kumarakom Travel Guide

Kumarakom is a backwater tourism destination, where one can boat, fish and just watch the Kerala countryside. Kumarakom on the Vembanad Lake is fascinating. Interspersed with lush green mangrove forests, paddy fields that stretch out far into the horizon and rows and rows of coconut palms that criss-cross the backwater canals, the little village of Kumarakom is in reality a group of small islands.

Places of attraction  :

The Vembanad Lake Kumarakom (16kms. from Kottayam town): Kottayam is a vast network of rivers and canals which empties into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. The lake an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination provides boating fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The Kumarakom Tourist Village offers houseboat cruises and holiday packages.

Wildlife Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( 16 kms. from Kottayam town): Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an ornithologist’s paradise and is favorite haunt on migratory birds like the Siberian Stork, Egret, Darter, Heron and Teal. A cruise along the Vembanad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.
Houseboat Cruises: One day cruise on full board basis. Single apartment houseboat for 2 persons Rs.5,000/-Twin apartment houseboat 4 persons including food around Rs.6,000/-

Pilgrim Centres
Kottayam town is the gateway to the pilgrim centres of Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Bharananganam, Erumeli, Manarcad, Aruvithura and Athirampuzha and temple of Perunna Vazhapali and Thikkodithanam near Changanacherry.

Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple : This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in the heart of Kottayam town. The temple in typical Keralan style is noted for its Kootiattam traditional Sanskrit drama.

Cheriappally: St Mary’s Orthodox Church has an elegant façade with an interior noted for its 400-year-old paintings.

Valiyapally: Another St Mary’s Church is 100 mts. away was built in 1550.