Places To Visit In Kumarakom

Kumarakom’s divine beaches, backwaters, & cluster of islands will make for a mesmerizing and scenic holiday!

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Best Places To Visit In Kumarakom

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Kumarakom is a set of islands giving a splendid backdrop of Vembanad Lake and is famous for its backwaters among the tourists. There are so many places to visit in Kumarakom, starting from lush paddy fields to coconut and mango groves.  There a number of tourist places in Kumarakom including wildlife spots, natural surroundings such as lakes, rivers, and canals. Kumarakom has plenty of options when it comes to places to see and one of the most famous one out of them is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

The Places to visit at Kumarakom depend on one’s preferences which depend on traveler's point of view and interests. Based on this, one can go to a picturesque place or indulge in cultural activities, relax in peace, or come face to face with history in the museums. 

Sightseeing in Kumarakom differs based on traveler's interest. Whether it be an adventure, spiritual, or a relaxation based one, there are many places to visit for all these types of travelers. From bird watching to waterfall visits to luxurious boat rides, to enjoying a houseboat ride in Kumarakom backwaters, the choices are abundant. One can even take a visit to the nearby hills or go on a street shopping spree at the local markets of Kumarakom. Indulging in local cuisines is also a must thing to do in Kumarakom.

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There many places to see in Kumarakom when it comes to spirituality. Serving all the religious beliefs, there are many temples for Hindus like Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, and Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple. Mosque like Juma Masjid and the famous church of St. Mary's all make up for a very enjoyable spiritual experience in the city.

The tourist places near Kumarakom include Pathiramanal Island, Vembanad Lake for boating as well as a museum for the history buffs. The best places in Kumarakom include Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary for the bird lovers, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall, and Vembanad Lake, and the famous Kumarakom backwaters known for its houseboats.

Kumarakom sightseeing places include Vembanad Lake which is the largest lake in Kerala and is so large that its expanse ranges from Kochi to Alleppey. The south of Kumarakom is home to a large number of migratory birds from all over the world.

Another major attraction is Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls that are located over 18 km from Kottayam. It is a famous picnic spot where the waterfall drops from over 100 feet. This place is also an ideal spot for photographers and even the adventurous types who can trek up to the waterfall and its adjacent areas.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a bird haven for all the bird lovers where various migratory birds flock from different parts of the world. Once can also explore this sanctuary by hiring houseboats and motorboats. Kumarakom backwater is a scenic place to appreciate the beauty of nature and admire its flora and fauna. The houseboat is the best way to enjoy the backwaters and one can opt for various amenities here depending on budget. Thrill seekers and the adventurous kind can also indulge in water sports such as water skiing, wind sailing, and fishing. 

Pathiramanal Island In Kumarakom

The wildlife warden munnar PO, idukki dist.kerala, india

A small but beautiful island in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, Pathiramanal Island is one of the best kept secrets of the state. For those wondeirng how to reach pathiramanal, it is located in the centre of Vembanad Lake. Loosely referring to “sands of night”, the Pathiramanal Island Kerala is a major tourist destination...

  • Bird Watching
  • Scenic view
  • Nature
  • Speed boat ride

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall In Kumarakom

The wildlife warden munnar PO, idukki dist.kerala, india

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is one of the most popular picnic spots near Kumarakom, and rightly so. It is a beautiful place that has a gushing waterfall rushing down from a height of 100 mts. There is lush greenery all around making it one of the best getaways for all. Tourists, as well as locals, can visit this waterfall for a ...

  • Nature
  • Ideal for families
  • Waterfall
  • Ideal for couples
  • Trekking

Kumarakom Backwaters

The wildlife warden munnar PO, idukki dist.kerala, india

The beauty of the Kumarakom Backwaters lies in its tranquility. A sense of peace prevails as you glide across the calm canals, past the small fishing villages and further towards the edge of the sea. When in Kerala, tourists make sure that they spend at least a night or a few hours at the backwaters, if not on an overnight ...

  • Boat Tour
  • Cruise
  • Romantic
  • Nature
  • Sightseeing

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary In Kumarakom

The wildlife warden munnar PO, idukki dist.kerala, india

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated near the beautiful Vembanad Lake. Home to hundreds of migratory birds, the sanctuary is sprawled across more than 14 acres of lush green land. It is a must visit for tourists who admire nature or love watching birds. Wrapped in an evergreen setting, this sanctuary is one of the most ...

  • Bird Watching
  • Ideal For Family
  • Nature
  • Houseboat
  • Ideal for friends
  • Sightseeing

Vembanad Lake In Kumarakom

The wildlife warden munnar PO, idukki dist.kerala, india

The longest lake in India, Vembanad Lake is one of the most popular attractions in Kerala. The largest lake in Kerala, one of the largest in the country and even one of the largest freshwater lakes in the continent, Vembanad Lake is a tranquil spot for those looking to relax and enjoy their vacation away from the hustle bu...

  • Lake
  • Nature
  • Ideal For Family
  • Boating
  • Serene views
  • Fishing trip

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Himanshu's 3 days trip to Kumarakom

The trip was great!! The hotels were amazing and the CAB was clean .The driver was also really good. Thanks for answering all my queries patiently and arranging this memorable trip!! I will definitely recommend Namaskaram travels to my friends. Wonderful service The trip was great!! The hotels were amazing and the CAB was clean .The driver was also really good. Thanks for answering all my queries patiently and arranging this memorable trip!! I will definitely recommend Namaskaram travels to my friends.

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Rizwana's 6 days trip to Kumarakom

I wanted to express my gratitude for Namskaram Tourism, the lovely trip you planned for us a weeks ago. First of all, the hotels and locations chosen were excellent. Our driver, Freneesh, drove calmly and safely. He grows on us every day beyond just a driver, and we were glad he got to explore all the sites we went. I wanted to express my gratitude for Namskaram Tourism, the lovely trip you planned for us a weeks ago. First of all, the hotels and locations chosen were excellent. Our driver, Freneesh, drove calmly and safely. He grows on us every day beyond just a driver, and we were glad he got to explore all the sites we went.

Rizwana Hasham Hyderabad

Garima's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

The agency provided good driver. they were accommodative for change of plan

Garima Gupta Delhi

Anand's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

Overall super experience, Mr robin and the cab driver guided us very well and gave us good hotels in Munnar, Thekkady, and Allepy Munaar two days stayed best memories

Anand Wind Bengaluru

Daksh's 5 days trip to Kumarakom

Everyone this was alright but in hotel which we stay for 2 first days had a leaked toilet futher, our cab driver don't know Hindi But main issue was the houseboat we booked it was in bad condition with very limited ac service available and we weren't told about any of boathouse conditions and services

Daksh Taneja Jagadhri

Bvkreddy's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

memorable experience munnar and house boat

Bvkreddy Hyderabad

Baranwalabhishek's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

Ankit khariya was my tour planner. The arrangements were very good and Ankit helped in clarifying all the doubts with regards to the trip. Houseboat provided was excellent as well the hotels in Munnar were in good location. I would recommend others to take this kerala package as my experience was pretty good.

Baranwalabhishek Bengaluru

Ankitacs's 7 days trip to Kumarakom

The whole of the trip organized by Mamta madam was just very good as I said her before that I will be traveling with my kids, so she accordingly arranged everything so that there is no Hassel around. The hotels suggested by her were also good and the best part was whenever I had any query, she was always there to help out and solve the query. Good job. Good quotation. The trip will be remembered forever.

Ankitacs Kolkata

Sameer's 3 days trip to Kumarakom

This is 4.6 out of 5. We travelled with Tours And Journey travels owned by Ankit. We took 3night Munnar and Alleppey package. Trip was excellent, proper planning by Ankit and Shyam, our driver was local guy with all information. You can opt for this travels without any doubt.

Sameer Deshpande Bengaluru

Subhashish's 8 days trip to Kumarakom

The cab driver was constantly upselling perhaps because of his tied up commissions but his cab was clean and comfy and although he seemed unfriendly, he was very cooperative. Overall Cab experience was not bad. Hotels were fine too except for the houseboat. We had very high expectations here and we were sadly let down. There were no choice in food, options were very limited and the lunch was extremely spicy. The AC in the main deck was not working and we had to spend most of our time in a small enclosure with no views of the back waters. The AC was also suddenly turned off at 8 AM (an hour before our scheduled checkout).

Subhashish Kar Mumbai

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Kumarakom is a rich hub for boating and as such, there are many different kinds of boats here. Especially impressive are the snake boats, which are boats that are also used in boat races. In the months of August and September, there are various boat races which are unique to Kumarakom and an exciting spectacle to behold.

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