“Kumarakom feels a world apart from some of the other backwater destinations in Kerala. Life here seems to be lived at a quieter, slower, and generally more local pace.”

Ellie Cleary

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region in Kerala. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, Waterfowls, Cuckoo, Wild Duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and fascinate all visitors.

An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many leisure options.

History and Culture

This backwater village began developing into the beautiful tourist hotspot that it is today after the English farmer Alfred George Baker came to Kerala in 1847. Baker reclaimed 500 acres of the Vembanad Lake and developed it into a garden land and paddy fields. Four generations of Bakers occupied this home till 1962. Some of the members of the Baker family established the Baker Memorial School in Kottayam around 1825. The Baker House, which was in ruins, was acquired by the Taj Group and renovated, and it is now a luxury heritage hotel.

The people of Kumarakom, though of three different religions, live in peace and harmony with each other.

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Climate

Kumarakom’s climate is moderate and pleasant. The best time to visit Kumarakom is between September and February.

Best Time
  • September - February

Suggested trips for Kumarakom

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Kerala: Rain Forest Trek At Munnar with Kerala Cruise

16 Days
  • 7 days adventure with a trek through Kerala’s tropical rain forest, spice plantation, semi alpine grasslands lakes and climb 4 peaks on the trail. Experience animal sighting of elephants, deer’s and civet cats on the trail
  • Visit Kochi & the tea plantations of Munnar along with the visit to the Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri Tahr
  • Sleep in tents on four days trek and hotels in Munnar & Kochi
  • Season is from November till February
  • Grade is Easy Trek
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Mahabalipuram The Shore Temple

Tamilnadu Trail with Kerala Backwater Cruise

18 Days
  • Visit the Government Museum Chennai, one of the oldest museums in the world
  • Explore the UNESCO World heritage site in Mahabalipuram and visit famous city of Kanchipuram
  • Visit the World famous Meenakshi Temple and a special evening ritual ceremony
  • Enjoy the nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
  • Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi
  • Witness the Kalaripaiyattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala
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Golden Chariot Glimpses of Karnataka with Kerala Cruise

15 Days

A very exciting and relaxing rail with river two centre combination of chugging through the beautiful hills and plains of Karnataka in the comfort of the luxurious Golden Chariot train. Visit a tiger reserve national park which is also home to elephants, bison and deer. Explore the amazing palaces and temples of Mysore, a city where an erstwhile Maharaja still resides. Come to one of the most beautiful ancient ruins of South India at Hampi which was earlier called Vijaynagra, which was one of the most powerful empires of South India before the colonial period.

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Two River Cruising - Brahmaputra with Kerala

19 Days

Starting the journey in Kolkata a city seeped in history of the colonial period of India, we fly into the North Eastern parts of India across to Assam: The land that gave the world the English Breakfast Tea, where the world’s largest population of rhinos share the forests with tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, leopards and deers. Set along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River and under the shadows of the towering Himalayan mountains, this paradise of nature and cultures takes your breath away!

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Cruising the Kerala Backwaters on a Houseboat

Backwater Cruising

Kumarakom

Residing in a houseboat (Backwater cruise) and sailing through the quaint and charming backwaters is one of the best things to do in Kumarakom. The jaw-dropping backdrop, lush green plantations along the banks, and gorgeous Vembanad Lake (formed by convergence of 10 Malabar Rivers) pulls plenty of tourists to rent a houseboat and voyage in it.

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Nature Walk

Kumarakom

Nature walking and leisurely strolls along the lakeside while enjoying the mesmerizing backwater landscape is a perfect treat for the mind and soul; and one of the best things to do in Kumarakom. The lush green plantations, blue lake water, picture-perfect rural landscape and chirping of birds intoxicates the mind completely.

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