Kumarakom Backwater Tourism

Kumarakom is one of the important backwater tourist spots in Kerala. It is situated in the Kottayam district on the shore of Vembanad lake, and you can reach there by a 16-kilometer journey from Kottayam town.

This place is also famous for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can find many rare species of birds.

 If you are interested in bird watching, you can see a lot of native birds as well as migratory birds.

The former name of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary was Baker’s Estate.



Local Birds present in Kumarakom

The local birds available in Kumarakom are:

waterfowl,

cuckoo,

owl,

egret,

heron,

cormorant,

moorhen,

darter,

Brahminy kite

duck




Migratory birds in Kumarakom

The famous migratory birds in Kumarakom are:


Siberian crane

Teal,

Lark,

Flycatcher


Houseboat in Kumarakom

Houseboats are available in Kumarakom, and it is advised to book in advance if you are planning to visit Kumarakom in peak season.

1. Thirparappu Waterfalls Kanyakumari
2. Bekal Fort Kasargod
3. One Day at Pathiramanal Island
4. Photos of Trivandrum Museum

How to Reach Kumarakom

There is a 16 km journey from Kottayam to Kumarakom.

The nearest airport at Cochin (80 km)

1. Golden Valley Tourist Spot
2. Kollam Beach
3. Vazhvanthol Waterfalls Near Kanithadam
4. Alleppey- Venice of The East

One Day at Pathiramanal Island

As part of my Kumarakom boat trip, we landed on one of the most celebrated inland islands in Kerala. 

I am sure you can guess that name easily. Can you guess the name from the photo provided below?

It is Pathiramanal Island, a beautiful small island situated in Vembanad Lake and a home for different types of birds.

This island is open for tourists and bird watchers and a must-see tourist spot in Kerala. It is a plastic-free area, and tourists are not allowed to carry plastic.

Pathiramanal Island is under Kerala Tourism Department, and they preserve the island with all its natural beauty.

If you like a long backwater journey, Pathiramanal is a good picnic spot.


Pathiramanal is a very small island, and you can cover it by walking.



How to Reach Pathiramanal Island

To reach Pathiramanal Island, you need to hire a motorboat and travel through Vembanad lake.

 Either you can start your journey from Alleppey or from Kumarakom.

1. Janardana Swamy Temple
2. Manimala River
3. Tomb of Blessed Kunjachan at Ramapuram
4. Varkala Papanasam Beach

We started our journey from Kumarakom, and it was a wonderful trip.

The estimated area of the Pathiramanal island is 19.6 ha.



Tourist Information

Nearest Railway Station: Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Airport: Cochin International Airport

Other Trips

1. Thirparappu Waterfalls Kanyakumari
2. Bekal Fort Kasargod
3. Kumarakom Backwater
4. Photos of Trivandrum Museum