11 AMAZING PLACES TO SEE IN KUMARAKOM

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11 AMAZING PLACES TO SEE IN KUMARAKOM
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11 AMAZING PLACES TO SEE IN KUMARAKOM

• One of the most beautiful places in Gods Own
  Country, Kumarakom is the verdant green village
  on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Keralas
  backwaters. Kumarakom is surrounded by rich green
  forests and numerous flowing lakes, canals, and
  beautiful backwaters. This natural bounty invites
  several migratory birds that can be spotted in
  the magnificent Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
• Apart from it being a place gifted with natural
  beauty, culturally too the place has lots to
  offer. The place is laced with holy pilgrimage
  sites like temples, churches, museums, and
  mosques. This mesmerizing landscape dotted with
  forests, hills, rivers, Ghats, and the sea draws
  hundreds of travellers around the year.

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Top 11 Places To Visit In Kumarakom

• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall
• Vembanad Lake
• Kumarakom Beach
• Kumarakom Backwaters
• Vagamon

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Top 11 Places To Visit In Kumarakom

• Bay Island Driftwood Museum
• Jatayu Rock
• Pathiramanal Island
• Thanneermukkom Bund
• Kumarakom Craft Museum

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1. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

• Every birdwatchers paradise is the famous
  Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which stands very close
  to the spectacular Kerala Backwaters. The
  sanctuary is located in Kottayam District and
  spreads on a sprawling 14 acres of land. It is
  one of the most loved birdwatching spots, famous
  for the migratory birds that flock here
  especially the Siberian Storks and Kingfisher.
  Other birds you can expect to see are waterfowls,
  water duck, cuckoo, flycatchers, wood beetles,
  etc.
• Inside the sanctuary, you can avail boat rides,
  and a ten-minute ride from the sanctuary will
  take you to Pathiramal Island, which is another
  beautiful site to visit.
• Entry fee INR 50 to INR 100
• Days and timings Open all days from morning 600
  am till evening at 600 pm.
• Address Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563

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2. Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall

• One of the most exhilarating places to see in
  Kumarakom is the gorgeous Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall.
  The gorgeous fall is encircled by rich rubber
  plantations making it an ideal picnic spot and is
  also great for hiking and trekking. You can hear
  the roaring waterfall from afar the place has a
  very rustic and serene charm to it and hence is
  very popular amongst nature lovers and
  photographers.
• If you are a trekking enthusiast, try to trek to
  the waterfalls top. You will reach St Marys
  Church once you reach the top. St Marys is a
  very important religious site in the area and is
  frequented by tourists all round the year.
• Entry fee No charges
• Days and timings Open all days from morning 600
  am till 700 pm at night.
• Address Oravakkal Koorali Road, Kerala 686503

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3. Vembanad Lake
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3. Vembanad Lake

• Vembanad Lake is another popular tourist
  attraction in Kumarakom as it forms the
  converging point of ten rivers and is a beautiful
  freshwater lake. The lake offers splendid views
  of the backwaters amidst coconut trees and
  mangrove forests, great for some memorable
  Instagram moments.
• To enjoy the place in totality you can rent a
  houseboat to explore the blue lake and enjoy
  delicious local cuisine, or simply go for a boat
  ride. The peace and tranquillity this place can
  offer are unmatched and priceless.
• The popular Nehru Trophy Boat Race is hosted in
  the Vembanad Lake every year in the month of
  August attracting many tourists and locals alike.
  The place witnesses maximum footfall during this
  time. Visit Vembanad Lake to enjoy a nice
  afternoon or have a small picnic.
• Entry fee Free. Prices are applicable for
  activities.
• Days and timings Open all days from morning
  1000 am until 600 pm.
• Address Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom, Kerala

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4. Kumarakom Beach
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4. Kumarakom Beach

• Kumarakom Beach is a happening spot in the area.
  It is both serene and also great for adventure
  junkies. You can either sit and enjoy a tranquil
  sunset or get going with water sports such as
  boating, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing,
  etc.
• Being one of the most fun but peaceful places
  with so many activities to spruce up your holiday
  spirit, Kumarakom Beach has plenty of good
  resorts and eateries serving delicacies of all
  sorts.
• Entry fee None
• Days and timings All days of the week from
  morning 1200 till 1200 in the night.
• Address Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom, Kottayam,
  Kerala, 686563, India

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5. Kumarakom Backwaters
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5. Kumarakom Backwaters

• One of the best places to visit in Kumarakom is
  its exhilarating stretch of backwaters. The
  backwaters singlehandedly contribute to 60 of
  Keralas tourism income. The Kumarakom Backwaters
  are ideal for a getaway as it soothes your senses
  with its tranquil beauty and charm, the blue
  waters and boathouse cruises.
• Explore the backwaters by renting out a boathouse
  and sail toward the horizons amidst the lush
  green mangrove and coconut groves especially
  during the sunsets. The backwaters are home to a
  diverse variety of flora and fauna. The exclusive
  variety of kumarakom karimeen fish, tiger prawns,
  crabs, prawns, and many more. The place is also
  popular among tourists for bird watching. The
  backwaters grow vitally green with the monsoon
  rains as it transforms into the most fertile
  lands nourishing the trees and shrubs.
• Entry fee None. Expenses apply to houseboats and
  other activities.
• Days and timings All days of the week from
  morning 1000 am till 600 pm in the evening.
• Address Kumarakom Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom,
  Kerala

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6. Vagamon
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6. Vagamon

• Vagamon is a charming hill station that will
  mesmerize you through its green velvety stretches
  of grass and beguiling hills. The place is not
  only special for its scenic beauty and soothing
  calm atmosphere, but it is also a great spot for
  trekking and many other adventure activities.
• The Vagamon forest is an artificial man-made
  forest made during the British era, also offering
  breathtaking views of the valley surrounded by
  green mountains.
• Whatever your preference be in sightseeing,
  Vagamon has it all. Today it is very popular
  among tourists and locals alike for adventure
  tourism. Major attractions of Vagamon are
  trekking, hiking, paragliding, rock climbing,
  etc. Paragliding through the refreshing scenery
  and hiking on the Vagamon pine forests are very
  popular activities among travellers. Many
  travellers also go cycling among the pine trees.
• Vagamon hosts an International Paragliding
  Festival every year that attracts tourists from
  all over the country in huge numbers.
• Entry fee None
• Days and timings All days from morning 600 am
  until 600 pm in the evening.
• Address Vagamon, Idukki, Kerala

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7. Bay Island Driftwood Museum

• Bay Island Driftwood Museum is one of its kind
  and hence one of the most popular places to visit
  in Kumarakom. The museum displays a unique form
  of art made on driftwood or wood that is
  retrieved from the water. The museum showcases
  such sophisticated and intricate woodwork
  carvings.
• The mastermind behind this museum is a local
  school teacher, Mr. Raji Punnose. Today this
  unique form of art is appreciated all over the
  world and remains significant as very few
  artisans in the world practice it.
• Entry Fee Requires a pass
• Days and timings Tuesday to Sunday from morning
  1000 am to 500 pm in the evening from Tuesday
  to Saturday Sunday timings are 1130 am till
  evening 500 pm.
• Address Chakranpadi, Vayitharamattom, Kumarakom,
  Kerala 686563

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8. Jatayu Rock
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8. Jatayu Rock

• The magnificent and majestic Jatayu Rock is
  situated in the extensive Jatayu Park, spread
  over a sprawling 65 acres of land. As the name
  indicates, Jatayu Rock derives its name from the
  famous character of Jatayu of the Indian epic
  Ramayana. Today it is the worlds largest bird
  sculpture.
• The significance of this place lies in the belief
  that Jatayu had fallen from the sky in this very
  spot after a duel with Ravana as Jatayu strived
  to save Sita who was abducted by Ravana. The
  statue is also carved to resemble Jatayu in a
  fallen pose.
• The vast sculpted rock sits inside the Jatayu
  Nature Park that came into existence in 2016. The
  place also has a 6D theatre and a digital museum
  at its base. The idea was conceived by a famous
  Malayalam film director and it took seven years
  to finish this magnanimous project.

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8. Jatayu Rock

• You can also take part in several adventure
  activities in the park such as rock climbing,
  rifle shooting, archery, etc. or take a tour
  around with cable cars.
• Entry fee INR 400
• Days and timings All days from morning 1000 am
  till 400 pm in the afternoon.
• Address Jatayu Earths Center, Jatayu Nature
  Park Road, Jatayu Junction, Chadayamangalam (PO),
  Kollam, Kerala, India.

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9. Pathiramanal Island

• The island of Pathiramanal is one of the most
  visited places in Kumarakom. This place has
  enthralled everyone with its scenic beauty and
  for hosting rare migratory birds.
• The small island is situated in Muhamma in
  Alappuzha. You can rent a boat from the
  Kayippuram jetty to take you through the green
  stretches of land and water. More than 150
  species of birds, both local and migratory, flock
  here thereby making it a hotbed for birdwatchers
  and nature lovers. The mystic green and cool
  ambience of the place makes it a must-visit spot
  undoubtedly.
• Entry fee None
• Days and timings All days from sunrise to sunset
• Address 4 kilometres from Kumarakom.

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10. Thanneermukkom Bund

• his famous bund was constructed for preventing
  harmful tidal activity and salt infiltration. It
  is built on the largest lake of Kerala, the
  Vembanad Lake. The bund is one of the most famous
  places to see in the town, as it is also the
  largest mud regulator in our country.
• The barrier separates one side of the lake from
  another therefore, one part has brackish water
  while the other contains fresh water. The waters
  also have two different colour gradients- green
  and blue. This saltwater barrier also conjoins
  the district of Kottayam with Alapuzzha.
• The scenic beauty of the place is also
  unparalleled with a perfect blend of blue-green
  water and distant green trees. You may drive down
  the road to get the best views of the place or
  take a boat on rent and navigate through the
  waters.
• Entry fee None
• Days and timings All days from 1200 pm to 600
  pm
• Address Vembanad Lake, Kerala

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10. Thanneermukkom Bund

• If you love antiques, a must-visit destination
  for you is the Kumarakom Craft Museum. The museum
  displays a wide range of antiques such as
  paintings, decoration items, woodwork, sacred
  figurines, enormous handcrafted Kathalaki dance
  masks, and several such items that are close to
  the culture and traditional art forms of Kerala. 
• The museum also has a shop for buying crafts made
  by local artists or purchase antiques.
• Entry fee Free for kids, INR 100 for adults
• Days and timings All days of the week from
  morning 1000 am till 500 pm in the evening.
• Address Old Curiosity Shop Kumarakom, Kottayam,
  Kerala 686563

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11. Kumarakom Craft Museum

• Excited by the marvellous and beautiful places in
  the list? Do not miss out on any of these during
  your visit to Kumarakom. Although you can visit
  all around the year, the best time is considered
  between August and September, the time of
  Keralas national festival, Onam when you can
  witness some beautiful traditional dances and
  snake boat racing competitions.
• Although the epitome of natural beauty, Kumarakom
  also has numerous religious sites- temples,
  churches, and mosques. The most famous ones are
  Juma Masjid, St Marys Church, Vaikom Shiva
  Temple, and many more. While you enjoy
  sightseeing, visit one of Keralas popular toddy
  shops for local drinks and delicacies experience.

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