You should not miss these top 7 places in Kumarakom if you have a plan to visit God’s own Country. Kerala is always on the list of most attractive tourist places in India. A small town set in the backdrop of Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Kerala.
A small town set in the backdrop of Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Kerala. Just a 30- minute drive from Kottayam town, this tropical lagoon has everything one needs to unwind from the hustle and bustle of urban life. You could spend a day in Kumarakom exploring its paddy fields or coconut groves, birdwatching at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, canoeing and fishing in the canals, and interacting with the locals. You could also spend a day at one of its many resorts, and just watch the boats go by from the comfort of your private villa if that’s what you are looking for. There is something for every kind of traveler here.
Just a 30- minute drive from Kottayam town, this tropical lagoon has everything one needs to unwind from the hustle and bustle of urban life. You could spend a day in Kumarakom exploring its paddy fields or coconut groves, birdwatching at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, canoeing and fishing in the canals, and interacting with the locals. You could also spend a day at one of its many resorts, and just watch the houseboats go by from the comfort of your private villa if that’s what you are looking for. There is something for every kind of traveler here.
- Mararikulam
Mararikulam is the fertile land of communism and it has a very attractive beach which is famous by the name Marari Beach or Mararikulam beach. There are two village panchayats for this village, Mararikulam North and Mararikulam South. What makes this beach a famous one is the blend of modernizations in preserving natural surroundings and the local environment, in addition to working with the community. The most important advantage of this beach is that this is not been exploited by tourists till now (2020) compare to other beaches like Kovalam, Varkala, or Cherai. Far from the noisy crowd and detached from the world of fashionable hotspots and shoreline fumes, Marari’s elements are space and quietness. Come and stay here, enjoy the peaceful days and the ultimate result is that your mind, body, and soul are on to the next level of peace and recreation when you are here.
- Bird Sanctuary
- Thazhathangadi Mosque
- Birthplace of St. Alphonsa
- Mannanam
- Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
- Thirunakkara Temple