Kumarakom- Kerala-India

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake,
 and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here,
which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
 Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other
 leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at the Taj Garden Retreat,
a sprawling old bungalow-turned-resort.
Waterscapes, the backwater resort of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation
has independent cottages built on stilts, set amidst coconut groves and panoramic
 view of the backwaters. Holiday packages involving houseboats,
traditional Kettuvalloms (rice barges) offer great experiences.

• In and around Kumarakom 

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Pathiramanal

Flora, Fauna and Flavours of Kumarakom

Houseboat – Sailing on a Dream

Boat Races in Kumarakom

Bay Island Driftwood Museum

Antique Shops at Kumarakom

Churches in Kumarakom

Portrait of Parumala Thirumeni

Temples and Festivals in Kumarakom

Sarpakavu (Grove of Snakes)

Schools in Kumarakom

Traditional Houses in Kumarakom

A Day at Waterscapes

Regional Agriculture Research Station, Kumarakom Geographic and Demographic Details. Kumarakom is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala, which lies a few feet below sea-level. It is a cluster of islands about 14 km from Kottayam.  A two-hour journey from the Cochin International Airport  or a half hour boat ride from Muhamma of Alappuzha district will take you to this fascinating  land. The village sprawls over an area of 51.67 sq km, which is inclusive of 24.13 sq km of the lake.  The lush paddy fields below sea level are spread over an area of 15.75 sq km. The remaining portion of 1253 hectares is dry land. This is the inhabited area – patches of land criss-crossed by canals and streams – of about 1179 hectares.  Records from the early 19th century reveal that the area was only sparsely populated. The census of 1891 shows that a population of only 8332 existed in the village and that the number of houses built at the time was about 1700. The latest survey conducted in 2001 shows that the population has increased to about 23,000 and the number of households is about 5,120. The sex ratio, like that of the State, is in favour of women. As of 2001, the ratio was 1026 females for 1000 males.

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