Kumarakom Kumarakom is a serene, emerald green peninsula set in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake which is dotted with numerous traditional rice boats, rafts and canoes. This backwater spot is abundant with flora and fauna, being especially rich in marine life….

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Spread across fourteen acres of the lush green jungle nearby, Kumarakom bird sanctuary houses thousands of water birds and migratory birds coming as far away from the Himalayas and even Siberia…

Boat Races
Boat races in Kumarakom are spectacular events involving hundreds of oarsmen rowing the snake boats in unision, singing in chorus and slicing their way through the backwaters to a spectacular finish…

Accommodation
You can enjoy your vacation at Kumarakom by basking in the comfort of cool resorts, cozy hotels and homely homestays nestled in pristinely beautiful environs and set amidst greenery, with enchanting views of waterways and paddy fields…

People & Lifestyle
The rural folk of Kumarakom are peace loving, keep their houses and surroundings clean,and follow a healthy lifestyle. Fishing is their main source of livelihood while rice, tapioca and fish curry form part of their regular food… Cruising through Kumarakom in a kettuvallam offers a view of the peaceful village life where one finds men and women fishing, cattle grazing, and ducks paddling in the waters dotted with lilies and lotuses… You can either take a delightful ride to Kumarakom by road upto Muhamma boat jetty or take a train journey and alight at Kottayam, the nearest railhead. You can also use the ferry service to Alleppey, enjoying the pleasant trip along the backwaters…