Kumarakom is a group of beautiful small islands on the Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s largest lake in South India, in the Kottayam district. The places in Kumarakom give a picturesque glimpse of the emerald green backwaters of Kerala surrounded by lush vegetation and paddy fields. There are a lot of things to see in Kumarakom. Hence, this place makes everybody’s mind filled with relaxation or rejuvenation, and moreover, it brings happiness. The interesting places of Kumarakom are Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanadu Lake, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Kumarakom Beach, etc.
1. Sweet Chirping of birds at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The sweet voices and different colors of birds add a lot of enjoyment to a naturally blessed place. Kumarakom bird sanctuary situating nearby Vembanad Lake. It is a dwelling place for different species of birds. some of the few birds are migratory others are residential. Firstly, you should take a ticket and after that, you needed to walk about 5km from the ticket counter to the watchtower and it is enjoyable as it is through a narrow pathway through the shades. It was a nice and eye-soothing sight in Kumarakom that fills tourists’ minds with full of joy and happiness additionally.
Entry fees: 50 INR for an Indian resident and 100 INR for foreigners
Opening hours: 6.30 am to 5 pm ( open seven days a week)
2. A Unique Driftwood Museum
Bay island driftwood Art Museum is a unique museum in India, which is run by a retired teacher, named Raji Punoose. She collected the driftwood from Andaman beaches and mold these woods into amazing arts. A large number of tourist flows into this museum each day. This museum became a popular destination place in Kumarakom among all tourists in Kerala and it was certified by The Limca Book of Records and The India Book of Records(2013).
3. The Serene Beauty of the Aruvikuzhy Waterfall
Aruvikuzhy waterfalls are one of the stunning places in Kumarakom. People who love nature should visit this destination place. It is a stunning waterfall that attracts tourists to a large extent. By standing near this waterfall, we would feel that we have found heaven on this earth. However, you just have to take a two kilometers trek to enjoy the beauty of this incredible waterfall where you will find eye-attracting greenery and a milk-white waterfall from the upland.
4. Blissful place in Kerala- vagamon
The tourists in Kerala have a lot of things to do in vagamon and this blissful place is a relieving place for all tourists. Additionally, the other attractive factors are paragliding, fascinating staycation, trekking, etc. Paragliding in total should be a different experience. Most youngsters prefer this adventure in vagamon hills station.
5. Boating in Kumarakom Backwaters and Lakes
The other place in Kumarakom is Cruising on backwaters. Cruising is an opportunity for all tourists to realize the beauty of our nature or environment. The beauty of Kerala relies on these backwaters. House-boating widely uses foreigners. Different varieties of Kerala foods are available in house-boat. And the foreigners prefer Kerala food on house-boat cruises. The serene beauty of the backwaters brings a feeling of excitement and joy to you. Lakeside resorts fascinate each tourist in Kumarakom.
6. pathiramanal island
Pathiramanal Island, located in Muhamma, at Alappuzha District. This Island is situated near Vembanad Lake, the southern largest lake. It is an interesting place to attract a gathering of migrant raspberries across topographies.
One of the relaxed happenings to approach the Island is to engage a boat on rent from Kayippuram jetty, which takes you through an extravagant green extent where the flora of the land merges with emerald green water and brings ripples of serenity in the soul. It is home to about 140 species of native and migrant raspberries. Be ready with our binoculars and camera to shoot the right moments.
7. Kumarakom Beach
Kumarakom Beach is one of the places to visit in Kumarakom. It can steal the day-long frazzle as you watch the gentle waves lashing against the yellow beach. There are a few home staying and resorts are available. Indulge in Yoga on the sand for an elysian connection, sit and meditate late in the evening on the shore for a transcendental sense. Therefore, adventure sports like Parasailing, water skiing, snorkeling, and other sand conditioning are organized to keep the tourists engaged and give them an adrenaline rush. Don’t forget to dine with delicious seafood. Mind you, the fresh catches are hard to oppose.
8. Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally is a little city in Kottayam, located in the foothills of the Western Ghat, and this greenery place is also known as the “ Gateway of High range” geographically. This place is one of the major trade junctions in the Kottayam district earlier. The place has likely taken its name from the plenty of Kanjiram trees in this part of the region. This place fills people’s minds with happiness and freshness and it gives us relief and stress out.
