Kumarakom Backwater Tourism

Kumarakom is one of the important backwater tourist spots in Kerala. It is situated in the Kottayam district on the shore of Vembanad lake, and you can reach there by a 16-kilometer journey from Kottayam town.

This place is also famous for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can find many rare species of birds.

 If you are interested in bird watching, you can see a lot of native birds as well as migratory birds.

Sreekanth S at Kumarakom

The former name of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary was Baker’s Estate.

kumarakom backwater tourism

Local Birds present in Kumarakom

The local birds available in Kumarakom are:

waterfowl,

cuckoo,

owl,

egret,

heron,

cormorant,

moorhen,

darter,

Brahminy kite

duck


siju and lenish at Kumarakom

Migratory birds in Kumarakom

The famous migratory birds in Kumarakom are:


Siberian crane

Teal,

Lark,

Flycatcher

Siju George at Kumarakom- houseboat
Houseboat in Kumarakom

Houseboats are available in Kumarakom, and it is advised to book in advance if you are planning to visit Kumarakom in peak season.
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  2. Bekal Fort Kasargod
  3. One Day at Pathiramanal Island
  4. Photos of Trivandrum Museum

How to Reach Kumarakom

There is a 16 km journey from Kottayam to Kumarakom.

The nearest airport at Cochin (80 km)
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  2. Kollam Beach
  3. Vazhvanthol Waterfalls Near Kanithadam
  4. Alleppey- Venice of The East

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