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Kumarakom :
An unbelievably beautiful paradise of
mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and
coconut groves interspersed with enhancing water ways and canals
adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this
small water world you will come across plenty of traditional country
crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of
scenic lake. The resorts nearby offer comfortable accommodation and
exclusive leisure option like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga,
meditation, boating, angling, fishing & swimming.
The Vembanad lake, Kumarakom (
16 Km from Kottayam town ):
Kottayam is a vast network of rivers
and canals which empty into the great expanse of
 water
called the Vembanad Lake. The lake, an enhancing picnic sport and a
fast developing back water tourism destination, provides boating,
fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The
Kumarakom Tourist Village offer house boat cruises and holiday
packages. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with a spectacular
water regatta - the snake boat races. It is indeed amazing to watch
oarsmen, at least a hundred in one boat, slice their way through the
waters to the fast rhythm of their own full throated singing.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
( 16 Km from Kottayam
town ):
 Located
in the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an
ornithologist's paradise, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds
like Siberian stroke, egret, darter, heron and teal. Other common
varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hens and
parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along the Vemband lake is
the best way to experience the sanctuary.
Pathiramanal, an enhancing Island on
the lake, can be accessed by boat from here. This is an island on
the back waters is the home to many rare varieties of migratory
birds. According to the mythology a young Brahmin dived in to the
lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for
land to rise from below.
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