Kumarakom

Kumarakom -- Kumarakom is rated as one of the top 15 beautiful spots in the world by the National Geographic magazine. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region of the Southern Indian states of Kerala. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lillies - this is Kumarakom.

Getting to Kumarakom

• By Air – The nearest airport is Cochin, 85 kms away from the Cochin Airport.
• By Rail - The nearest railhead is Ernakulam (twin city of Cochin) 90 kms away.
• By Road - Kumarakom is 85 kms from Cochin, 175 kms from Trivandrum and around 150 kms from Periyar.