kumarakom: backewater,lake and birds

Kumarakom in Kottayam is the most sought after backwater destination in Kerala. It has seen a boom in recent years with a large number of hotels and holiday retreats being set up there. Kumarakom is 15 km west of Kottayam District. Kumarakom is a bevy of islets on Vembanad Lake. The lush green area has wide expanses of mangrove forest that is home to many species of birds.The flourishing pastures and the countryside life are interspersed with the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Stretched across 14 acres, the bird sanctuary is a desired haven of migratory birds and a bird lover’s paradise. Teals, egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live there in teems are an enthrallment for guests. The finest way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the backwater of of Kottayam on the Vembanad lake. The Sanctuary teems with local waterfowls and over wintering migratory birds such as the Siberian storks.When you float out on the waters, you will find flocks of egrets and snakebirds in close quarters; the way they maneuver their way deep down into the water and surface with an unusual kill perched in between their bills. Boats are available for backwater cruises in the lakeBest season to visit The ideal time to visit the park is between September to Januvary . For those, who like to watching the migratory birds, November to February is the best timeClimate .The temperature in summers ranges between 34.2°C to 22.6°C. Winter temperature ranges between 20 °C to 28 °

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Cochin International airport, 70 km from Kottayam.
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam, about 15 km away
Nearest Bus Station: KSRTC Bus station kottayam