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High Season : Oct - Mar

26 - 22℃

Low Season : Apr - May

30 - 28℃

Nearest Airport -COK

Kochi Airport

Nearest Train Stations -KTYM

Kottayam railway station

History

The name of a group of artificial islands comes from the local gods of the Kumaran region. Under the Vadakkancore rule, which Kumarakom lost to the ruler of Travancore, this fertile land became the plantation project of British farmer Alfred Baker in 1978. During his reign, Kumarakom began growing coconuts and rice in large quantities. The Baker house that he built today is used as the garden of the Taj Mahal Hotel. Over time, Kumarakom began to attract the attention of local people. Since Baker completed the basic work with little time and investment, Kumarakom has grown into the luxury resort it is today.

Facts & Culture

The beauty of Kerala cannot be experienced without visiting "Kumarakom".Kumarakom is one of the most picturesque and peaceful tourist destinations in Kerala. It's actually one of the best backwater destinations in the entire state, about 10 miles from Kottayam. This resort town is situated by the enchanting Vembanad Lake, prides itself on its unspoiled, and attracts tourists from all over the world. Whether you are a leisure enthusiast, adventure traveler, honeymoon, or nature lover, Kumarakom can woo everyone with its elegance and charm. The bird sanctuary in Kumarakom is a bird watcher's paradise as the Siberian Cranes throng the 14 acres sanctuary in large flocks. Apart from herons, Teals, Cuckoo, Wild ducks, many other types of birds fascinate the visitors. Kumarakom is known as one of the best houseboat destinations in Kerala. Boating, Traditional Kettuvalloms, and fishing are other great experiences here. Onam in August and Ugadi in April are two major festivals closely related to Kumarakom culture. The snake boat race in Kumarakom is famous worldwide. Karimeen Pollichathu is the main dish of the locals in the town. As a coastal area, seafood and coconut water are also an important part of their cuisine.