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Tourism in Kumarakom

Tourism in Kumarakom
Kumarakom, the cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake is one of the prominent Tourist attractions of Kerala. There are many things to see in Kumarakom and yearly many tourists visit and explore this place. The most famous tourist attractions in Kumarakom are Backwaters and Bird Sanctuary. There are a lot more places to see and explore in Kumarakom.

Bird Sanctuary

One of the attractive place in Kumarakom which located on the banks of Vembanad Backwaters. Sanctuary is spread over an area of 14-acre land with various migratory birds including Siberian Stork and Kingfisher.

Backwaters

Kumarakom backwaters one of the major and most significant places to see in Kumarakom. The Backwaters offers various attractions for tourists such as houseboat cruises, fishing, snake boat races and backwater tours. To experience and feel the beauty of this place, take a houseboat and sail through the backwaters with your beloved.

Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls

This waterfall is not strictly in Kumarakom, it is located 18 km from Kottayam town. At the topmost point of Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls, a church called St. Mary’s Church is located and the waterfall is surrounded by rubber plantations.  It is a great location for photography enthusiasts and one of the most scenic waterfalls in Kerala.

Juma Masjid


Juma Masjid in Kumarakom a 1000-year-old mosque is considered to be among the oldest mosques in the country. This place is also called as Thazhathangady Mosque and it has a magnificent architecture with extraordinary wood carvings on the walls. It is not one of the typical tourist places in Kumarakom but it is famous for its mystical history and calm surrounding.

Bay Island Driftwood Museum


Bay Island Driftwood Museum  is a must visit museum in Kumarakom Kerala. It showcases a large unique collection of driftwood sculptures were the sculptures were collected from the shores of Andaman and Nicobar. Sculptures are made from twisted trunks of the trees, roots and stumps.


If you want to take a break from the city life, then popular destinations in Kumarakom may be the right fit for you.



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