The backwaters of Kerala are part of a unique feature unseen in any other part of India and perhaps the whole world. Kumarakom, popularly known as ‘the Queen of Vembanad’ is an enchanting place in the placid backwaters. It is actually a village set on a small cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake. In Kerala tours and travels has become a major exchange earner for the state, with the maiden entry of houseboat tourism. Some of the houseboat operators offer honeymoon tour packages that offer the right choice for honeymooners to enjoy to their heart’s content in the placid Kerala backwaters.

It is home to numerous varieties of flora and fauna and has become a popular place in the Kerala tourism map. It is also home to the famous fish delicacy the ‘Karimeen’. A haven for migratory birds from different continents, Kumarakom is also an ornithologist’s paradise. Recently it has emerged as a major tourist attraction with the popularity of the houseboat tourism concept.

Vast stretches of mangrove forests await those availing a ride in a houseboat. The swaying coconut palms and the vast expanses of paddy fields offer an awe-inspiring sight. Depending on the spending power of a tourist, a visitor can avail even 5-star amenities inside a houseboat. However, to gain an in-depth knowledge of the village life and to participate in the various occupations of the village folk, a visitor has to stay back in this picturesque destination for a long period of time.

Without paying a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary a visit to Kumarakom will never be complete. You can even see migratory birds from even far away destinations like Siberia. These birds make the long journey to escape from the severe winter that makes life inhospitable. They arrive as flocks of thousands often traversing several thousands of kilometers. Some species of birds are so tenacious enough to undertake the long flight through the ocean without once swooping down for a morsel of food.

From Kottayam district, getting to Kumarakom is easy. The Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. By availing a ferry service from Alleppey, the ‘Venice of the East’ is another option to reach Kumarakom and it is an interesting opportunity to see Kumarakom at close quarters.

In Kumarakom you can find lots of beautiful places to see and do, names are given below:
Thangasseri
Mayannad
Pathiramanal
Bird Sanctuary
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I have to Mayannad. It really is amazing.

what's in Mayannad? it sounds really attracting.