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Located north of Alappuzha on the banks of Vembanad lake is the dreamy village of Kumarakom. This ecological treasure trove is fast becoming a favorite spot amongst tourists. Kumarakom has a picturesque setting. The sparkling Kumarakom backwaters make for an ideal destination. Kumarakom has increasingly become a popular picnic spot amongst tourists. Kumarakom backwaters provide immense opportunities for boating, fishing and thrilling sightseeing tours. Kumarakom backwaters make for an ideal leisure holiday. You can visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary, an exclusive attraction of the place while on cruises along Kumarakom backwaters . A boat ride along the Vembanad Lake gives you the best view of the exotic birds at the sanctuary.
Major Attractions of Kumarakom backwaters:
Kumarakom Bird sanctuary: You can watch the exotic birds in the bird sanctuary while on a boat cruise across the backwaters. Sprawling across 14 acres of land the sanctuary is home to exotic migratory birds. It is a nature lover's and bird watcher's paradise. The bird sanctuary is a natural habitat to Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork.
Vembanad Lake: It is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It offers an exhilarating experience of a backwater cruise. The lake supplies water to the region. The lake also prevents the region from inundation.
Thekaddy, at a distance of 114 kilometers from Kumarakom and Sabarimala a Hindu pilgrim centre can be seen on tours to Kumarakom backwaters.
Other Tourist Attractions:
- Swaying coconut palms on the edge of the backwaters make for a visual treat.
- Numerous birds in a myriad of hues beautify the azure waters and the surrounding greenery.
- Boat Races
- Houseboat cruises
- Huge houseboats known as Kettuvallams replete with modern furnishings
- Angling and fishing
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