Kumarakom
The Bird Sanctuary
General Information
District: Kottayam, State: Kerala, India
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, English
Long Distance Code: +91-48192
Importance: Famous for the unique Bird sanctuary on the Kumarakom lake
Best Time to Visit: September to May and From November to February to see the migratory birds.
Description
Kumarakom, situated at around 12 kms from the city of Kottyam is famous for its Bird Sanctuary situated on the Lake of Vembanand. This bird sanctuary covers an area of around 101 acres of land full of woods and the lake, which attracts various kinds of birds here. The common finds here are the waterfowls, cuckoos and owls. However people come to see the migratory Siberian Crane, which is here during the months o f November to February. The other migratory birds are the Snakebirds, the Night Herons and the Egrets.Location
12 kms from the city of Kottayam on the Vembanand Lake.
Taste Of India / PC-641 (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoyed by millions of people around the globe, Indian cuisine has as much heart and soul as its people. South of India is known for its intricate temples, classical music traditions, festivals, spice gardens apart from tea estates and delicious food. The climate in the southern region is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall and abundance in the variety of fruits and vegetables apart from a mouth-watering seafood platter. Karaikudi is not only famous for its unique Chettinadu Houses or black pepper plantations, but also for a rich Chettinad Cuisine which is flavourful and at times fiery too. It takes a little twist from here as the mood moves from the home to the wild. Periyar National Park is one of the most enchanting animal reserves of the country. Southern landscape is beautifully painted with coconut groves, tea estates, spice gardens and backwaters, rivers, rivulets and lush green meadows apart from the exquisite temples. The entire tour gives a wonderful peep into the culture and the cuisine which at times is also associated with comfort food and the one that grants you peace and contentment to the soul!!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai
Day 3 : Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi
Day 4 : Karaikudi
Day 5 : Karaikudi-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi
Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoyed by millions of people around the globe, Indian cuisine has as much heart and soul as its people. South of India is known for its intricate temples, classical music traditions, festivals, spice gardens apart from tea estates and delicious food. The climate in the southern region is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall and abundance in the variety of fruits and vegetables apart from a mouth-watering seafood platter. Karaikudi is not only famous for its unique Chettinadu Houses or black pepper plantations, but also for a rich Chettinad Cuisine which is flavourful and at times fiery too. It takes a little twist from here as the mood moves from the home to the wild. Periyar National Park is one of the most enchanting animal reserves of the country. Southern landscape is beautifully painted with coconut groves, tea estates, spice gardens and backwaters, rivers, rivulets and lush green meadows apart from the exquisite temples. The entire tour gives a wonderful peep into the culture and the cuisine which at times is also associated with comfort food and the one that grants you peace and contentment to the soul!!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai
Day 3 : Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi
Day 4 : Karaikudi
Day 5 : Karaikudi-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi
Small sojourn of Kerala / PI-0101 (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Kochi-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Kovalam-Trivandrum-Delhi
Kerala, known as the God's own country, has immense potential to lure any tour loving person. This small tour takes you on the journey of this emerald land to show you the culture and all that this state can offer.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kochi-Kumarakom
Day 2 : Kumarakom - Alappuzha
Day 3 : Alappuzha - Kovalam
Day 4 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi
Day 5 : Delhi
Kochi-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Kovalam-Trivandrum-Delhi
Kerala, known as the God's own country, has immense potential to lure any tour loving person. This small tour takes you on the journey of this emerald land to show you the culture and all that this state can offer.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Kochi-Kumarakom
Day 2 : Kumarakom - Alappuzha
Day 3 : Alappuzha - Kovalam
Day 4 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi
Day 5 : Delhi
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