Kumarakom
Introduction
:
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on
the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the
Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread
across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and
an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal,
waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the
Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination
for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom
sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
Kumarakom an unbelievably
beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy
fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways
and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the vembanad
lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty
of traditional country Crafts, boats and canoes which will
take you into the heart of the scenic lake. The resorts nearby
offer comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options
like an ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing,
angling and swimming.
The local spring season
emerges from August and coincides with the harvest festival
of Onam. The lowest and highest temperatures recorded are
16.10 C and 37.80 C. There is always a cool, fresh breeze,
which makes even the warmest weather readily agreeable. The
South West monsoon is from early June to early August. However,
slight drizzles persist till early November. Average rainfall
is 1100 mm per year. The peak tourist season is from November
to March.
Travel Information :
Air : nearest international airports : Kochi
(Nedumbassery - 80 km)
Thiruvananthapuram (160 kms).
Rail : the railway station is situated 2 km from the central bus
station and is connected to the major cities of india.
Road : an excellent road network links the district to all major
towns and cities in india.
Water : Here are two ferry stations. The town jetty is about 3 km
From the railway station and operates services during the
monsoon. During summer, boats are operated from the kodimatha
jetty
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