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KUMARAKOM TOURISM

Situated 14 km from Kottayam in Kerala, Kumarakom has become synonymous with backwater cruises across the world. A scenic bunch of islands clustered around the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is about 70 km from Kochi (Cochin). Kumarakom is a part of the Kuttanad region, the rice bowl of Kerala and is surrounded by lush paddy fields crisscrossed by canals and the lake. The Vembanad lake has its maximum length and breadth near Kumarakom.

One school of thought believes Kumarakom is derived from the words kuminja and akam; meaning the land formed by accumulation of sediments. According to another, it is a combination of words Kumara and aham (home); referring to the Lord Kartikeya’s temple.

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Alfred George Baker is believed to have laid the foundations of Kumarakom by reclaiming 500 acres of wetlands from the Vembanad lake during the 1840s. Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village near Kumarakom. The novel has an British character Kari Saipu, who is modeled on Baker. History House, where Baker lived, still stands on the banks of Vembanad.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall and Bay Island Driftwood Museum are some of the places to visit when you’re in Kumarakom.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KUMARAKOM

A visit to the backwater capital can’t be complete without a stay in the houseboats. Houseboats have single, double or triple bedrooms. Some are equipped with air conditioning units. Living in a houseboat for one night could cost you anywhere between Rs 7,000 and Rs 15,000 from March to October and between Rs 8,000 and 17,000 from November to February.

Kumarakom also offers budget, mid-range and luxury hotels. Resorts and homestays are also available. A considerable number of the resorts are located in south Kumarakom and Kavanattinkara. Several hotels and resorts also have houseboats of their own.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KUMARAKOM

Situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a non-vegetarian’s paradise. Prawns, crabs and oysters caught fresh and scooped down with appams or Porottas is a delight. Don’t forget to try Karimeen (Pearls pot) curry. From fancy restaurants to shacks selling fresh catch of the day, Kumarakom abounds with eateries that suit every budget.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KUMARAKOM

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kumarakom is as given below. The best time to visit Kumarakom is also specified.

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Place to visit in KUMARAKOM

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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Situated in Kottayam district in Kerala, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an ornithologist's paradise. It…

Bay Island Driftwood Museum

Bay Island Driftwood Museum is located at the scenic village of Kumarakom and displays a…

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, falling in five steps, is a beautiful picnic spot. Located in the midst…

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THINGS TO DO IN KUMARAKOM

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Houseboat Ride

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Articles About KUMARAKOM

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    Why should North India have all the fun?

    Natasha Anchees December 15, 2015, 8:25 pm IST

  • Ker's Responsible Tourism can make it score high on SDGs: Tourism expert

    Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (PTI) Kerala's successes with Responsible Tourism (RT) can catapult the state to a high rank in the attainment of the globally accepted…

    PTI Feeds February 11, 2019, 5:04 pm IST

  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is a Birder's Delight

    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is a Birder's Delight

    Charu Chowdhary November 10, 2018, 2:29 pm IST

  • Monsoon Holidays 2017: Romantic monsoon holiday destinations in India for couples

    Monsoon in India has arrived and love is in the air. Here is a look at the some monsoon holiday destinations in India for couples…

    Anoop Menon June 12, 2017, 5:07 pm IST

  • Tamil actor Vijay's father S A Chandrasekhar undergoes surgery after fall

    Vijay's father S.A. Chandrasekhar slipped and fell at a resort in Kumarakom and had to immediately undergo a surgery.

    Indo-Asian News Service August 24, 2016, 4:42 pm IST

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    How many of these places in Kerala have you visited already?

    Sneha Shetty June 23, 2016, 7:15 pm IST

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    Bhagyashri Pawar June 1, 2015, 9:44 pm IST

  • How to reach Kumarakom

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