Kumarakom offers nature's best with its virgin forest backwaters.
Slumbers on the banks of Vembanad Lake, which weaves an enchanting web with
its canals, streams and distributories, Kumarakom is a place fit for those
quite and intimate moments when you just want to be with yourself in
tranquility and peace.
Major Attractions:
Houseboats: The small town of Kumarakom offers
everything that will make you feel at home away from home. Spend some time
cruising on traditional houseboats, which is an absolutely incredible
experience. The scenery offers breathtakingly beautiful vivid contrasts of
greens and deep blues that is sure to leave you spellbound.
Bird Sanctuary: Visit the bird sanctuary and
explore a whole new world of feathered species. For an inquisitive bird
watcher it is an ideal place that echoes with the chirping of birds
including a variety of migratory birds. The population of birds includes
Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several
varieties of Herons roost.
How to
Reach: Speedy boats and luxury cruisers are available
from Cochin.
Hotels
in Kumarakom FIVE
STAR HOTELS: Coconut
Lagoon
Kumarakom is rich in natural beauty with its thick
forests and emerald backwaters. The Coconut Lagoon, belonging to the Casino
Group of Hotels, is perched on an Island and is approachable only by boat.
The awe-inspiring surroundings are truly invigorating. The hotel provides
all the amenities to make your stay luxurious.
Taj
Garden Retreat
The Taj Garden Retreat was originally known as
the Baker's Bungalow. The hotel includes a set of colonial bungalows on the
banks of the picturesque Vembanad Lake. The Sylvan Bird Sanctuary is nearby.
These bungalows can boast of tastefully decorated interiors and are well
equipped with all the modern facilities.