Kumarakom

Kumarakom
Locations : South India, Karela
Lattitude: 9.5833° N, Longitude: 76.4333° E
Best Time to Visit : November to March

Weather :

Summer : Max: 36°C   Min: 32°C
Winter : Max: 28°C   Min: 18°C
Monsoon : Max: 30°C   Min: 19°C

Kumarakom is a delightful backwater destination and is a group of petite islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kuttanad district in Kerala. Kumarakom is beautiful maze of shining backwaters, beautiful mangrove forests, coconut palms with their reflection in the shimmering water, clear blue sky, variety of migratory birds flying above the Lakes, this is how Kumarakom can be described. Kumarakom received a significant ratio of the total number of tourist visiting Kerala every year, a place that has been titled as a "Must see places in a Lifetime" by National Geographic Magazine. In comparison to the surrounding villages, the lake at Kumarakom is more lengthy and broad with a stretch of 8 Kms. Kumarakom is a perfect work of art by Nature and humanity therefore Kumarakom has a unique place on the map of Kerala. Kumarakom is certainly one of the most refreshing and attractive destination in Kerala " God's own country".

Main Attractions:-

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall, Juma Masjid, Vembanad Lake, Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Valiyapally, Cheriyapally, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Kumarakom Beach, Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Pathiramanal, Backwaters

Getting there

By Train:   Kottayam is the nearest Railway Station location around 16 Kms. from Kumarakom.
By Flight:   Cochin International Airport is the nearest Airport located around 85 Kms. from Kumarakom.

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