Kumarakom Backwater

Kumarakom is a cluster of little island on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, India. It is blessed by immense natural beauty, picturesque backwater and exotic bird sanctuary.  Among all, the Kumarakom backwater is the prominent attraction of this beautiful village that attracts tourists from all over the world. One of the beautiful ways to enjoy Kumarakom backwater tours is Kettuvallam also called houseboat.  Kettuvallam are country made boats that are used for a backwater curise and are well furnished to provide comfort and luxury to tourists. Once the houseboat starts floating over the scenic backwater and meanders through the nature blessed pathways, you will come across several attractions simply fascinating and captivating. A houseboat stay is suggested as it will truly offer you unique experience of tours of Kumarakom backwater.

While on a backwater houseboat tours in Kumarakom you can also enjoy the beauty and attraction of exotic resorts, ayurveda resorts, paddy fields, fishing and bird watching. Kumarakom bird sanctuary spreaded across 14 acres is home to a varied species of birds, migratory birds and rich flora and fauna. Due to the unique avian population it is considered to be Ornithologist’s Paradise. The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, duck etc as well as the migratory Siberian crane. Parrot, teal, lark, flycatcher, and other birds are mostly seen here during their respective migratory seasons. Some of the migratory birds come from the Himalayas, and a few others from far away from Russia and Siberia. Dawn is the ideal time for bird watching when the birds prepare to leave their forest homes and fly over the lake. An early morning trek, well before sunrise, is suggested for avid bird watchers. 

Prime attraction of Kumarakom

• Kumarakom Backwater
• Water Bird Sanctuary
• Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
• Vembanad Lake
• Kesari Water Falls
• Panchikkad Temple
• Ettumanoorr Shiva Temple
• St Mary’s Knanaya Church

Well if you want to enjoy the charm and unique beauty of Kumarakom back tour, plan your tour with us. We have listed several tailor made Kumarakom backwater tour packages to provide tourists enjoyable tour experience. Book one of your choice and enjoy unique and memorable holidays along with backwater curise in Kumarakom, Kerala.