Kumarakom, located near Kottayam city in Kerala, is a breathtaking peninsula of ‘God’s own country’. From spectacular flora and fauna to a paradise of lagoons, backwaters and mangroves, it undeniably offers nature’s paramount platter of peace and beauty. Apart from being declared a Special Tourism Zone by the State Government of Kerala, Kumarakom is also the first Indian tourist spot which implemented ‘Responsible Tourism’ practices wherein localites are actively employed in the hospitality sector.
Major attractions of Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake
Besides being the largest lake in Kerala, it is also the longest lake in India covering a vast network of waterbody from Kochi to Alleppey. Moreover, the backwaters of Vembanad Lake is home to varieties of migratory birds along with numerous marine species.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Sprawling across 14 acres, it is a birdwatchers’ paradise where migratory birds from far and wide can be viewed along with the domestic ones. Starting from wild duck, cuckoo, waterfowls, wood beetle, native kingfishers, flycatchers, larks, and parrots to Siberian stork, teals, herons, darters, and egrets, it is a fascinating place to for bird-watching as well as cruising.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall
It is a magnificent waterfall cascading from a height of over 100 feet amidst a bed of green rubber plantation. It is a famous picnic spot along with perfect photographic locations as one can view the waterfall gushing in five steps. At the top of this waterfall, the St. Mary’s Church is located. Also, the pristine island of Pathiramanal (sands of midnight) is just a few miles away by the boat from here.
Kumarakoram Beach
Talking about other spectacular locations, Kumarakoram Beach offers a peaceful coastal line with several sporting activities like parasailing and surfing.
Others places to visit would be the famous Bay Island Driftwood Museum which houses driftwood art collections, and the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple known as the worship place of sage Vyasa and the Pandavas from Mahabharata.
Ayurvedic massages
Kumarakom is also a home to wonderful Ayurveda spas and centers where you can indulge in rejuvenating Ayurveda massages and treatments.
Backwaters
Rent a houseboat and sail through the mesmerizing backwaters of Kumarakom. It is a must-experience attraction of Kumarakom tourism. The backwaters offer amazing views of greenery, birds, quaint villages etc.
Shopping in Kumarakom
Kumarakom is known for its coconut shell handcrafted items and Kathakali masks.
How to Reach
Kumarakom is well connected by air through Cochi International Airport and by rail via Kottayam.
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The arrangement of our trip was so perfectly done, that i could not find even a single fault or drawback for which i could provide a suggestion. We are so much impressed and touched by the hospitality and services provided. To be frank, we have already started to plan for our next holiday, may be sometime in the end of the year. We will get back to you soon :-) Thanks again Exceptional Escapes.....you guys are truly EXCEPTIONAL!!!! -
The trip in general has been exceptional
The driver was a sweetheart. Always bringing me something to eat or drink and also always carrying a beautiful smile -
Airport Representative was very Good Tour & Guide Services was very Good Ground Services was excellent Hotel Services was excellent -
Generally all are good except that in shimla. Silverine hotel is not a suitable hotel for elderly people as they need to walk up and downhill to the hotel….though the place is ideal for shoppers -
Thank you so very much for going above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful trip. I have been telling everyone about your hospitality. I truly had a great time and I especially am thankful for all your organizing and to take time to show us your family and invite us to your home. You have a beautiful family and I think Choti (your little sister) is so adorable -
Hi Gaurav, thanks for following up and for all your efforts in making all the necessary arrangements for my trip. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. A few suggestions on how you might improve your services for future bookings -
Many thanks for putting together a wonderful and memorable vacation for us. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We did not find anything lacking from your side. It was our first visit to India and it seems like we are already planning to be back. The pace was hectic so we did not find much time to visit the local markets which we will have to make up next time -
We reached home safely on Sunday morning (USA time) and slept most of the day. I cannot thank you enough for all your help and efforts in making our trip such a wonderful success. I will never forget the experiences we had and fun time we enjoyed all throughout the trip. I will send you pictures soon.....'not to worry!!!' -
We waited almost two years to meet again and it was well worth it. Everybody had a fantastic time and loved every moment of it. Your friend speaks very good English now and we all wish her well in the future. It seems that shopping with your friend was the highlight of the trip, the ladies would not stop talking about it -
