| Kumarakom is a cluster
of Small Islands in the Vembanad Lake. This place is also home to a
variety of flora and fauna. Boating, fishing and visits to the countryside
are the chief attractions of Kumarakom. In the Kerala backwater tours
enjoy your cruise on Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom.
The tourist attractions of Kumarakom are
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
It is home to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. Here you will
find the cormorants, ducks, night herons and Siberian storks.
The Vembanad Lake
This lake is popular for the backwater cruise and also home to a number
of marine lives.
The backwater cruise would help to understand culture of the locals.
Here the tourist would find people involved in their daily work like
paddy farming, fishing, prawn farming, coir manufacture etc. The houseboats
help to view the green farms and the crystal fresh water and experience
the warmth of the people.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
This is a beautiful picnic spot and is 18 km from Kottayam. The mountains
and the streams are the attractions of this place.
Festivals of Kumarakom include the Erumeli Petta Thullal (August/ September)
at the Sastha Temple elephants, music and other cultural events are
the highlights.
Ettumanoor Ezhaarapponnana (Feb./March), which includes the Arattu
ritual a procession of the ezharapponnana, elephants and cultural events.
Shopping in Kumarakom includes the souvenirs and other handicrafts
of the place. It includes artifacts made from coconut shells, lampshades,
earrings, brass lamps and other items.
In your Kerala tours don't miss out to visit Kumarakom that is on the
shore of Vembanad Lake that has some good resorts and peaceful places.
India Tour Guides provides information on Tourist Attractions in Kumarakom
and offers online booking for Tours to Kumarakom, for further queries
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