Kumarakom is situated about 16 kilometres from the kottayam city in the ''god's own country"- Kerala, India.
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| The vembanad lake... |
It is a popular tourist location famous for its backwater tourism.
It is blessed by The Vembanad lake which is the largest fresh water lake in Kerala.
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| delicious karimeen(pearl spot) fry |
In it grows a wide variety of fishes like karimeen(pearl spot), shrimps etc. which make a very delicious meal.. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary that extends over 14 acres is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.
Kumarakom is well known for its unique house boating experience. People going fishing on boats called "kettuvallom" has always been an attraction to tourists. Tourist flow has always peaked at the time of Onam(one among the most important festivals in kerala) when the most popular boat racing takes place at the Vembanad lake. Boats like Kochu-odi Vallam, Odi Vallam, Iruttukutthi Vallam, Churulan Vallam and Chundan Vallam(Snake Boat) takes part in these races.
Kumarakom is thus a very beautiful place to live accounting for its increasing tourist attraction. So if you get a chance to visit this place,don't miss it...
