Kumarakom houseboat

Kumarakom in Kerala is a beautiful backwater destination. Located on the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom consists of a cluster of islands which have been converted into a number of tourist resorts. The place is very popular with the discerning luxury tourist.

The amazing shades of green of the vegetation that include mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside. Channels and waterways wind their way through this green paradise. Kumarakom is an idyllic holiday destination for visitors. Kumarakom’s claim to fame is not just restricted to scenic backwaters and invigorating houseboats but encompasses the overall magnificence of the place. It is hard to resist the romance of spending a few days in the backwaters whilst enjoying the company of your loved one on a floating houseboat.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is covered in rich greenery and is home to birds such as the Siberian Crane, Egret, Heron, Water-Fowl, Ducks, Moorhens and Kingfishers. The birds you can see at the Vembanad Sanctuary in Kumarakom include terns, gulls, herons, lapwings, kingfishers, stilts and Brahminy Kites. If youre a nature lover you’re sure to be enchanted by the natural beauty of Kumarakom.

Town:: Travelling by bus is the most inexpensive way to reach Kumarakom from nearby cities within Kerala. There are numerous Kerala State Run Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses plying from Kottayam to Kumarakom. Kottayam is well connected to all major cities around Kerala through KSRTC buses. Private air-conditioned buses play a major role in connecting Kottayam to other major cities of South India such as Bangalore, Chennai and Mangalore.
Airport:: Located 85 kilometres away, the Cochin International Airport is the closest to Kumarakom. The airport is well connected to major cities in India as well as across the world. You can hire private cabs or taxis from the airport to reach Kumarakom.
Railway Station:: The nearest railway station to Kumarakom is the Kottayam railway station, located 16 kilometers away. You can hire private cabs or taxis from the railway station to reach Kumarakom.
District:: Kottayam
Longitude:: 9.616950
Latitude:: 76.431547