Kumarakom In Alleppey

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination in Alleppey or Alappuzha near to Kottayam

. The city is situated on the backdrops of the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, Vembanad. The lake is a habitat for many fish species including the famous karimeen and shrimps. Fishing is one of the major activities which generate employment opportunities apart from tourism and agriculture. Fruits like Mango, Jackfruit, Pineapple and Banana are found here in abundance. The city is well known for cultivating coffee, cocoa and coconuts.

Tourist tourist locations in Kumarakom, Allepey include bird sanctuary, better known as Vembanad bird sanctuary in Alleppey is set in the backwaters on the banks of Vembanad lakes. It is the famous bird sanctuary in Alleppey. The sanctuary is also known for the number of migratory birds that flock here year after year every year. This sanctuary was developed in the rubber plantation is also known as Bakers Estate. The sanctuary is spread over more than 14 acres on the bank of Kavanar River. Some of the birds found commonly in this sanctuary include cuckoo, waterfowl, egret, owl, cormorant, heron, moorhen, Brahminy kite, darter, duck, teal, lark, flycatcher and parrot. Siberian cranes are some of the migratory birds that are found here. The visit to Bird Sanctuary can be done by canoes arranged by local fishermen at the entrance to the sanctuary. This two hour trip would be more enjoyable if it is undertaken early in the morning or late evening, as it is the best time to witness the nature beauty.

Houseboat is the trending topics when you visit Kerala and you would have plenty of options for it. They provide one of the best houseboat experiences and it is used only as tourist attractions. A different type of boat known as Kettuvallam is used by locals for fishing and to transport other goods. Kochu-odi Vallam, Odi-Vallam, Iruttukutthi Vallam, Churulan Vallam and Chundan Vallam(Snake Boat), are other types of boats. Such boats are mostly viewed during their festival Onam. The boat races are the most famous attractions and enjoy visitors from all over the world. The sizes and shapes of the boat differ from each other and there are many events to participate in. The main attraction of this boat race is iruttukuthi, which is race wherein 50 oarsmen row each boat to the finish line. There are many luxury and budget accommodations available here. Most of the resorts are near to the lake as it provides facilities like boating and fishing for the customers. Apart from these facilities, they also offer some ayurvedic massage just to make sure that tourist get the complete knack of Kerala.

Nearby to this bird sanctuary there is a driftwood museum in Chakranpadi, Pathiramanal that can be approached only by boat. Arundhati Roys bestselling book The God of Small Things is set in the village Ayemenem or Aymanam is situated next to Kumarakom. Even this has help to increase tourism to this city of beautiful backwaters. It is also been declared as Special Tourist Zone by the Kerala Government which means there are many facilities given to people who encourages tourism in this area.

by: ravindra yadav

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