Kumarakom

Getting to Kumarakom

It is approximately 2 hours from the Cochin International Airport. Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam and Cochin. via Kottayam (16 km) via Cochin International Airport (75 km) From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.

Worth seeing

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   Bird Sanctuary

   Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake.

Things to do

The destination is most popular for its backwater boathouse rides. Rentals are relatively expensive, but well worth every penny if you can also get a good chef on board, who is well versed in exotic local cuisine. It would be well worth to research on reliable service companies and demand for a good chef, while making your booking. It is a very lovely experience that you can enjoy with either a small or large group.

Where to eat

The local cuisine of Kerala is a large variety of lesser known delicacies of the most exotic genre. It is markedly different from cuisines from other parts of India, in its emphasis on non-vegetarian culinary and liberal use of a wide variety of spices. It is heavily influenced by the Syrian Christian taste buds. The local saying goes "If thou are in the land of rat snake stew, thou shalt choose the thickest piece".

Getting around Kumarakom the local way