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Kumarakom Vacation Packages
Kumarakom is a collection of small islands on the eastern banks of Vembanad Lake. The backwater destination features lagoons, coves and a labyrinth of canals among a landscape of mangrove forests and coconut palms.
Explore the waterways on a houseboat cruise. Rent your vessel for a day or for several nights. Make sure you select a boat with a good on-board chef who can cook delicious local specialties for you.
There are various cruise routes through the waterways. A popular course takes you from Kumarakom to the town of Alleppey, known as the Venice of the East for its numerous canals. Along the way, you will pass several luxury lakeside resorts.
Fishing is not only important for the livelihood of the locals, but it’s also a popular pastime. Rent a small boat, called a vallam, and try your luck on the lake. You can fish with nets, a rod or a bow and arrow. Most of the fishing takes place at night and your catch could include clams, shrimps and karimeen.
Try and coincide your visit with one of boat races that feature many of the locals. The contests are accompanied by processions and musical performances. One of the biggest is the Sree Narayana Jayanthi Boat Race that takes place in August/September.
There are also a number of attractions away from the water. Walk among wildlife at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which occupies 14 acres (6 hectares) on the banks of the lake. See waterfowl, parrots, larks and migratory birds from the Himalayas and Siberia. Stop by the Bay Island Driftwood Museum to see wood fashioned into animal shapes and unusual forms. Visit some of Kumarakom’s temples such as Sree Kumara Mangalam Temple and Puthiyakavu Devi Temple.
Reach Kumarakom by flying into Cochin International Airport and then drive or take a taxi to cover the 48 miles (77 kilometers) to the islands. A fun way to get in is to rent a houseboat at Alleppey and then travel across Vembanad Lake.
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KTDC Water Scapes
Kumarakom North, KumarakomSituated on a lake, this hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Vembanad Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kumarakom North P O, KumarakomOn the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, Kumarakom Lake Resort is a 20-minute drive from Kottayam city and a 30-minute drive from the coastal beach. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 2.5 km (1.5 mi).
The Zuri Kumarakom
V-235 A1 to A54, Karottukayal, KumarakomThis family-friendly Kumarakom resort is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom, Kerala
1/404 Kamarakom, KumarakomThis family-friendly Kumarakom resort is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Vembanad Lake and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Aveda Kumarakom
Kumarakom Village, KumarakomThis family-friendly Kumarakom hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Coconut Creek Farm & Home Stay
Ponnattusseril, Near Nazreth Church, KumarakomSituated on the riverwalk, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Tharavadu Heritage Home
Govt. Boat Jetty, Kumarakom, KumarakomSituated on the waterfront, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 6 mi (10 km).
ILLIKKALAM LAKESIDE COTTAGES
New Nazrath Road, KumarakomSituated on the waterfront, this resort is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Vembanad Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Ramada Resort Cochin
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 8 Nov - Wed, 15 Nov
Gatwick - Cochin Intl.
£702
per person
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5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 8 Nov - Wed, 15 Nov
Gatwick - Cochin Intl.
£794
per person
Emarald Hotel Cochin
3.0 out of 5.0Wed, 8 Nov - Wed, 15 Nov
Gatwick - Cochin Intl.
£476
per person
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3.0 out of 5.0Sat, 11 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
LON-All Airports - Cochin Intl.
£689
per person
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4.5 out of 5.0Wed, 8 Nov - Wed, 15 Nov
Gatwick - Cochin Intl.
£588
per person
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4.5 out of 5.0Wed, 8 Nov - Wed, 15 Nov
Gatwick - Cochin Intl.
£607
per person
The Center Hotel
3.0 out of 5.0Sat, 11 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
LON-All Airports - Cochin Intl.
£616
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4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 11 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
LON-All Airports - Cochin Intl.
£1,108
per person
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LON-All Airports - Cochin Intl.
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LON-All Airports - Cochin Intl.
£518
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