Know about Kumarakom

Kumarakom, an exceptionally lovely heaven of mangrove forests

, rich green paddy fields and coconut groves intermingled with charming waterways and canals decked with white lilies. Positioned on the Vembanad lake, in this small water world one will be a spectator to the boundless beauty of Mother Earth. The resorts in the proximity provide excellent accommodation and outstanding leisure choices like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming. Kumarakom depicts nature in its best form with its virgin forest backwaters. There are many amazing things that one can do at Kumarakom. Wake up in the early hours of the morning for the grandest show on earth, the sunrise. In the mornings, the lake is tranquil, misty and simply sensuous. And the sun comes out with a smile and draws out its arm across the river to wish you a very pleasant good morning. Take out a ride in one of the boats and watch life in its true colors. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: A trip to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is what one shouldn't miss. The ideal time for this is between November and March, when a group of migratory birds from Siberia make it their winter home. Few of the species include the Snake bird, Little Cormorant, Crow Pheasant, White-branded water Hen and Tree pie. Intermittently one can catch the resident kingfishers setting the waters ablaze in a psychedelic flash of colors. The night herons, the Golden-backed woodpeckers are also there. At the fourteen-acre bird sanctuary one can have a sight of many a rare bird some of which, unfortunately, may not be around forever Kettuvallams : Kettuvallams are enormous, tapering barges which were conventionally used to cargo rice and other goods across Kerala. It has a portion sheltered with bamboo and coir serving as kitchen and rest rooms for the crew. These boats are completely built without the use of nails. Planks of jack wood are woven together with coir ropes and covered with a black resin made from boiled cashew kernels Present -day Kettuvallams called houseboats; carry finished bedrooms, modern toilets, comfortable living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony where tourists can lounge on cushions. Part of the carved roof of wood and plaited palms open out to offer shade and allow an incessant view. Most of the boats are poled by resident oarsmen. Some are motorized by engines. Gliding on tranquil backwaters, visitors can be a spectator of an un-spoilt Kerala.

Know about Kumarakom

By: Gaurav Kaushik

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