Have you ever cruised down the backwaters on a houseboat through an enchanting land that can only be described as paradise? For those who wish to have this once in a lifetime experience should travel to Kumarakom in Kerala.
Kumarakom lies 14 kms from Kottayam, a cluster of tiny islands on the Vembanad Lake. The salubrious climate, lush greenery and the all-pervading presence of water everywhere has a mesmerizing effect. Kumarakom is a part of Kuttanad, the 'granary of Kerala' in Alleppey, which is described as the 'Venice of the East'. Kumarakom offers excellent facilties like boating, fishing and sightseeing for the adventure seeker. If you want to experience the everyday life in an Indian backwater town, then you should take a boat cruise down the Kumarakom lake or a boat trip to the nearby town of Alleppey. You will see people going about their jobs like paddy farming, fishing, prawn farming, coir manufacture and almost a peep into the homes on the banks where women are mostly engaged in their daily chores.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary will be a delight for the bird watcher and the tourist alike. This 14 - acre Bird Sanctuary is located on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake. The common dwellers here are the waterfowl, ducks, cuckoos and wild ducks. If you are lucky you will chance upon a Siberian Crane, a special visitor during the migratory season.
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