Kumarakom Backwaters

Kumarakom, the peninsula situated in the banks of the Vembanad Lake, is a fascinating paradise on earth with coconut groves, paddy fields and backwaters. Kumarakom is blessed with wide varieties of flora and fauna. The Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a noted place for bird enthusiasts where many species of migratory birds can be seen. Kumarakom is also habitat to many marine and fresh water varieties of fish and other aquatic species. All these factors make Kumarakom an excellent place to visit as a tourist.

Fishing, agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities of the people of Kumarakom. Kumarakom's tropical climate makes it one of the best places for the cultivation of all these agricultural products. With the arrival of the monsoon rains, Kumarakom becomes a rich and fertile land for paddy cultivation. The mangrove forests of Kumarakom are main attractions for the tourists who come to umarakom. The well connected waterways of Kumarakom are also a very effective breeding lace for a wide variety of fishes and other aquatic organisms. This makes fishing a very lucrative occupation for the people of Kumarakom. They use a special type of boat called Kettuvallam for the purpose of fishing. At the same time, there are a lot of varieties of houseboats available at Kumarakom that are used by the tourists for sightseeing.

Sightseeing at Kumarakom is a very unique experience and once you do it, the brilliance of that experience will beckon you to visit the place again and again. Kumarakom houseboats and speed boats are used by the tourists for the purpose of sightseeing. There are also traditional boats and canoes available for sightseeing in the backwaters of Kumarakom. Voyage through the backwaters of Kumarakom gives you an exhilarating experience of seeing beautiful paddy fields, the rich coconut groves, and the abundant aquatic life of the region.

Sunset at Kumarakom is another important feature of the place and tourists from all over the world come to Kumarakom to witness this unique natural manifestation. Tourists who come to Kumarakom stay at the place for a lot of days as they never get sufficiently satisfied on seeing this visual spectacle of the sun set. To add some spice to your holidays, you can also engage yourself in some adventurous water sports like windsailing and waterskiing. If you are interested, you can also set to the lake in a canoe and can catch the fish in the backwaters with a fishing rode. Sightseeing at Kumarakom is at its best during the month of August and it coincides with the traditional festival of Kerala, Onam.

Once you are at Kumarakom, never loss any opportunity to taste the local cuisine, known popularly as Kumarakom cuisine. Rice and fish are the most important part of the local cuisine at Kumarakom. As in the case all other Kerala dishes, coconut act as a major ingredient in all the food items. The spicy food available at this place can be something that would introduce your taste buds to a one-of-the-kind experience. At the same time you can also find Chinese, continental, North Indian and American food items in Kumarakom.