Kumarakom is a tourist village situated 13 km from Kottayam district of Kerala. Its sprawling backwaters and verdant freshness is what makes this place an instant crowd puller. It is a cluster of little islands on the banks of Vembanad Lake. God has endowed Kumarakom with immense picturesque beauty. It is tough to describe the beauty of such a 'paradise on the earth' with mere words. This sort of scintillating beauty is feast for the eyes and a real treat for the weary soul. The place boats of being one of the most beautiful villages in India.
Distinguished for its natural beauty, Kumarakom is an ideal destination to experience the famous backwaters of Kerala, replete with winding lagoons, coconut trees, and continual rows of paddy fields. The lush greenery of the place has made it a habitat to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The bird sanctuary of Kumarakom is visited by a large number of migratory birds visit all round the year, making it very popular amongst bird lovers. Vembanad Lake makes Kumarakom host to the largest backwater in Kerala, thus, providing shelter to many marine and freshwater fish species.
Vembanad Lake and its surrounding area are best explored on a houseboat. The small island, Pathiramanal - literally meaning 'Midnight Sands', on the lake is definitely worth a visit, especially for those who love exploring the beauty of nature. Kumarakom, is a set of little islands scattered in the Vembanad Lake, the biggest of backwater lakes in Kerala. The place is famous for its bird sanctuary, where visitors can see, enjoy and study about vivid species of migratory birds. The sanctuary is managed by the Tourism Department of Kerala, KTDC. It covers a beautiful landscape of about 14 acres. The Vembanad Lake is the habitat for many varieties of marine or freshwater species including famous ‘Karimeen’ (Pearl Spotted Fish), ‘Chemmeen’ (Shrimp) and prawns. During 1870s this place was a swampy mangrove forest. A missionary worker named George Alfred Baker was the person who cleared the place and started coconut cultivation. The beauty of Kumarakom depends mostly on these mangrove forests and coconut canopies. The natural beauty of the place gets enhanced with the backwater lagoon, the coconut trees edging the lakes and the marshes, paddy fields, natural habitat of various species of birds, ayurvedic resorts and many other such interesting things. Natural Beauty of Kumarakom can also be enjoyed while staying at the ayurvedic resorts, which are spread over huge stretches of land and offer excellent accommodation to the guests. The guests are given rejuvenating body massages and treatments with several types of herbal oils and herbal products. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary in Kumarakom is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live in flocks, in Kumarakom, are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
KUMARAKOM
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available in Kumarakom. Being situated very close to the sea, Kumarakom has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June-August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February in Kumarakom. In summer, the temperature in Kumarakom rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C in the winters. Annual average rainfall in Kumarakom is 310 cm.
Earlier an old rubber plantation, Kumarakom was developed into a Bird Sanctuary. Kumarakom is now a leisure retreat very popular with foreigners, who club a visit to the sanctuary with a ride on Kerala's houseboats, known as Kettuvalloms. An Englishman Henry Baker, fascinated by the beauty of Kumarakom, settled here in the last century. Being situated very close to the sea, Kumarakom has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June-August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February in Kumarakom. In summer, the temperature in Kumarakom rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C in the winters. Annual average rainfall in Kumarakom is 310 cm.
Kerala Natural Beauty
Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.
Kerala, With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers. Kerala in South India is flanked by the Arabian Sea on one side and the Sahayadri's on one side and as a result this South Indian state has a lot to offer nature buffs in terms of exotic flora, natural greens and of course birds and wild animals. Evidently Kerala, South India is a land of immense natural beauty and offers undulating stretches of lush green forests generously sprinkled with gurgling waterfalls, colorful blooms, animals and chirping birds. All this and more add to the natural beauty of this picturesque state. Kerala, has immense potential for nature tours especially for nature lovers and natural beauty lovers. Kerala has it all, hills covered with luxuriant greens, natural greens, beaches and seashores, Kerala backwaters, acres of coconut palms, rice barges, temples and a lot more.
Kerala has got a lot of unique reasons to be called a paradise. An equable climate, sun kissed beaches,emerald backwaters, idyllic hill stations, exotic wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls, Ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historical monuments, a mouthwatering cuisine and lot more...... All this gives us a unique experience Kissed by the sun and blessed with natural beauty that defies description, Kerala’s beaches are truly idyllic. Spend lazy days in quiet contemplation, relax in the shade of lush palm groves, take refreshing dips in the azure blue waters and enjoy a taste of life in paradise. Kerala’s climate and naturally abundant supply of herbs are ideally suited to the practice of Ayurvedic treatments and select health resorts and hotels offer special rejuvenation packages designed to give the visitor the full benefits of the tried and tested methodology. The monsoon season, when the air is cool and free from dust, is considered the best season for such programmes.
Kerala, has immense potential for nature tours especially for nature lovers and natural beauty lovers. Kerala has it all, hills covered with luxuriant greens, natural greens, beaches and seashores, Kerala backwaters, acres of coconut palms, rice barges, temples and a lot more.
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