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Have you ever cruised down the backwaters on a houseboat
through an enchanting land that can only be described as paradise? For those
who wish to have this once in a lifetime experience should travel to Kumarakom
in Kerala.
Kumarakom lies 14 kms from Kottayam, a cluster of tiny islands on the Vembanad
Lake. The salubrious climate, lush greenery and the all-pervading presence of
water everywhere has a mesmerizing effect. Kumarakom is a part of Kuttanad, the
'granary of Kerala' in Alleppey, which is described as the 'Venice of the
East'. Kumarakom offers excellent facilties like boating, fishing and
sightseeing for the adventure seeker.If you want to experience the everyday
life in an Indian backwater town,then you should take a boat cruise down the
Kumarakom lake or a boat trip to the nearby town of Alleppey. You will see
people going about their jobs like paddy farming, fishing, prawn farming, coir
manufacture and almost a peep into the homes on the banks where women are
mostly engaged in their daily chores.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary will be a delight for the bird watcher and the
tourist alike. This 14 - acre Bird Sanctuary is located on the eastern banks of
the Vembanad Lake. The common dwellers here are the waterfowl, ducks, cuckoos
and wild ducks. If you are lucky you will chance upon a Siberian Crane, a
special visitor during the migratory season.
Tuorist Places in Kumarakom
Water Bird Sanctuary
Spread in an area of 14 acre, the Kumarakom bird sanctuary is lies on the eastern
banks of the Vembanad lake. The sanctuary adds to the natural beauty of
Kumarakom. Birds (waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc.) nest and
spend happy summers here. The sanctuary becomes home to several migratory birds
in the winter, who arrives here every winter. Here you can spot domestic birds
like cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and waterfowl as well as
migratory birds like the Siberian storks.
Backwater Cruise
The backwaters of Kerala - endless miles of serpentine waterways bordered on
either side by emerald palms. Tranquil and intoxicating, the backwaters cruise
here offer you the experience of a lifetime. In Kumarakom the boat races,
backwater houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are something not to be missed.
A stay at the houseboat, called Kettuvallom (by local people) is an
unparalleled experience. The sheer beauty of nature and the composed climate
will not fail to touch you at Kumarakom. |
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