Kumarakom: Nature’s own Abode
Kumarakom, situated on the Vembanad Kayal (Kerala’s largest lake), is one of the most beautiful backwater towns in Kerala. This small and quaint honeymoon destination is idle for lazing around and is most famous for the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located nearby. This beautiful backwater town is surrounded on almost all sides by beautiful and heavily vegetated mountains and hills.
Kumarakom is popular with tourists for its blissful and scenic landscapes, backwaters, and the many temples and churches that dot the land. The beautiful town of Kottayam, is also located nearby and is very popular with tourists.
Places to visit in Kumarakom
Perhaps the most important tourist spot in Kumarakom is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This enchanting bird sanctuary is a heaven for bird lovers and people who love nature. It is also very popular with tourists and honeymoon couples. There are many places worth visiting around Kumarakom. The pleasant climate along with the lush green surroundings and wonderful scenery have made Kumarakom among the most popular honeymoon spots in India. The surroundings of this beautiful tourism destination are lush with greenery, mangrove forests, paddy fields, etc. Kottayam, another popular tourist destination, is located nearby.
Kumarakom- Travel tips, languages spoken, cuisine
- Languages: Malayalam and English are widely spoken in Kerala, and as such communication should not be a problem. Hindi, however, is somewhat less prevalent.
- Cuisine: Cuisine would largely be local; you can expect a lot of South Indian cuisine mostly made of coconut.
- Kumarakom is also included in many honeymoon packages. Kumarakom is also one of the most important places in Kerala when it comes to Ayurvedic health treatments facilities such as spas, massage centres, yoga centres, etc. Tour operators almost always include Kumarakom in the Kerala tour packages they offer.
Best time to visit Kumarakom
The beautiful honeymoon destination of Kumarakom can be visited any time of the year. However, during the monsoons, that is, between the months of June and September, Kumarakom experiences very heavy to heavy rainfall. Many consider the post-monsoon period to be the best time to visit Kumarakom as the region is lush with greenery, and also the weather is very pleasant at this time.
Best way to reach Kumarakom
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin(located 80 kms away), a well-equipped international airport with daily flights to and from major destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Middle East, etc.
- By Rail: The railway station is located 2 kms away from the main centre.
- By Road: Kumarakom is easily accessible via Kottayam, which is well connected to all the important cities and other beach resorts in the region.
Accommodation in Kumarakom
Hotels, inspection bungalows, private cottages, etc. are available to suit all budgets. Kumarakom abounds in family holiday resorts, luxury resort, travel homes and beach resorts. One can obtain excellent discounts on accommodation via package Kerala tours. This tourist destination is also home to some of the best 5-star hotels and spas in the country.