subject: Tourist Attractions in Kumarakom [print this page] Kumarakom is synonymous with natural beauty at its best. All of this holds true while talking about Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a small and picturesque village formed by a group of islands on the Vembanad Lake. The natural beauty of the place gets augmented 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.
A trip to Kumarakom in Kerala in India must consist of a ride on the boat over the lagoon and the Vembanad lake, body healing at one of the ayurvedic resorts, a visit to the bird sanctuary and quite a few other activities that would facilitate the tourists to explore and come into contact with the natural beauty of the place in its true form. While on Kumarakom Tour, tourists can indulge in a number of water sports like fishing, boating, swimming, waterskiing and windsailing.
Natural Beauty of Kumarakom can also be enjoyed at the same time on staying at the ayurvedic resorts, which are spread over huge expanse of land and present excellent accommodation to the guests. The guests are provided revitalizing and energizing massages and treatments with quite a few types of herbal oils and herbal products. The Kumarakom Bird sanctuary is another most visited tourist site in Kumarakom. This marshy stretch of land is the natural home of a number species of birds. Migratory birds make this sanctuary their abode during the winter season. The ornithologists dream destination, this sanctuary can be ideally travelled around during the winter season that is during November to April. Vembanad Lake is another attention-grabbing tourist destination for people visiting the place from corners of the world and adds to the natural attraction of Kumarakom. Vembanad Lake is the largest backwater lake and a boat ride on the lake is an experience in itself as the tourists can be a spectator to the beauty of the surroundings with stretches of green extending inland from the shore. The waterfalls around Kumarakom make outstanding picnic spot for both out bound tourists and locals.
The tradition and culture of the people, the calm and the tranquil atmosphere of the place makes Kumarakom an out of the ordinary tourist destination.
