Kumarakom Backwaters- A holiday option sans parallel
In case you are fancying an exotic holiday in Kerala nothing can match the charm of Kumarakom tourism. Some of the best imprints of the breathtaking natural beauty of Kerala are well showcased in Kumarakom in the form of mangrove forests, coconut plantations, paddy fields and above all the intriguing charm of the backwaters.
The village of Kumarakom is a group of small islands in the Vembanad Lake, which forms part of the Kuttanad region. It is a good choice for bird watching, village tours and nature trails. Even if you do not have any fixed agenda for your holiday, Kumarakom would fit your bills perfectly as it offers a relaxing and tranquil holiday, away from the maddening pace and mayhem of the urban life, yet not cut off from the modern comforts.
Kumarakom literally offers the best of everything you could ask for. The sights, sounds and colors of Kumarakom present an envious picture that is difficult to replicate! Be it the flock of ducks waddling through the backwaters, the echoing calls of the flocking birds in the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, the simple and slow charm of the village life or the fishermen scouting for pearl spot fishes in the lake bed, everything speak of the beauty and the innate charm of this beautiful place on earth.
Nestled on the banks of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is best explored through a house boat cruise. A life time experience that will linger in your memory for ages, a cruise in one of the Kumarakom houseboats is a must to do activity in the tourist itineraries of Kumarakom. Feel at home at these well furnished house boats where you can relax and enjoy the brilliance of nature at its best from the comforts of your bed room or the cozy lounge. There are various types of house boats including standard, luxury and premium category house boats that allow you to explore the Kumarakom backwaters at your pace that too well within your budget.
The houseboats are designed to meet the luxurious needs of the contemporary travelers without compromising on the ethnic charm and milieu in its design and décor. These houseboats give the tourists ample scope to understand the tradition of God's own country, as these make stopovers in some of the ancient religious places, village markets, eateries and watering holes along the embankments of the lake during the cruise. While you are in Kumarakom, the options are truly countless. You can try your mettle with the fishing rods in these backwaters, enjoy a swim with the village lads or soak up the fun of an unadulterated tropical holiday by the Kumarakom backwaters.
You can make your holiday wild and weird or slow and off beat as you wish as there are enough options to cater to every genre of holiday makers in Kumarakom. Ideal for corporate weekends, romantic holidays and family get together, Kumarakom will never leave you disappointed for sure. There is so much to explore and experience in this tiny strip of land that you might be tempted to extend your holidays or make this tropical haven your abode!
