Kumarakom Tourism (2019) - Top Things to Do in Kumarakom | Sightseeing

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Kumarakom Tourism

AttractionsBackwaters
Best SeasonAugust to February
Ideal Duration2 DaysDays
LanguagesMalayalam

Kumarakom has been a favourite holiday choice of many including former Prime Minister of India A.B. Vajpayee. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The booker prize winning book -The God of Small Things by Arundhato Roy is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village, which adjoins Kumarakom. Tha attractions in Kumarakom includes Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Santuary, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Aranmula Boat Race, Vagamon and Bay Island Museum.

Kumarakom is an ideal vacation place for honeymooners and vacations in Kumarakom can be tailor made for the urbanite who yearns for quiet, yet fancies the pleasures of the city.

Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The booker prize winning book -The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village, which adjoins Kumarakom. Tha attractions in Kumarakom includes Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Santuary, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Aranmula Boat Race, Vagamon and Bay Island Museum.

Tourist Attractions in Kumarakom

Places to visit and things to do in Kumarakom

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Elaveezha Poonchira

Vaikom Temple

Aranmula Boat Races

Pathiramanal (sands of midnight)

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

Kumarakom Tour Packages

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Kerala Luxury Houseboat Package (2 Days )

₹ 13250₹ 13250/-

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Backwaters Kerala Package (3 Days )

₹ 11999₹ 11999/-

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Weekend Kumarakom Package (3 Days )

₹ 14349₹ 14349/-

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How To Reach Kumarakom

By Flight

The nearest airport to Kumarakom is Kochi International Airport, which is well-connected to most major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi, as well as South East Asia and the Middle-East. From here, you can jump on a bus, train or cab to your final destination. A pre-paid taxi service is also available and might be the most convenient way to travel if you have a lot of luggage.

By Train

While there is no train station in Kumarakom, there are regular train services to nearby Kottayam from most major cities in Kerala. Buses and taxis are readily available from Kottayam to Kumarakom throughout the day.

By Bus

You can travel to Kumarakom with the state-owned KSRTC buses or private coaches from most major cities within South India. Although this is a convenient, if more uncomfortable, way to travel, buses are likely to be very crowded. If you are loaded with luggage or uncomfortable in close quarters, this isn't the way to go.