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	Monsoon Do’s
	A holiday at Kumarakom gives you the chance to enjoy the lush mangrove forests, swaying coconut trees, paddy fields and waterways filled with white lilies. A visit here starts with trip to the famous Vembanad Lake, which is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. if you are a keen birder, Kumarakom will definitely catch your fancy. Between November and March, the Bird Sanctuary become home to a large number of migratory birds, a large number of them flying from Siberia. Situated close to the sea, Kumarakom has a moderate climate and experiences heavy rains from June to August. These rains transform Kumarakom into lush landscape, with the lagoons and brooks filling with water and providing nourishment to anything that sprouts on its banks. While away the hours on a houseboat cruise, indulge in some ayurvedic therapies and watch the surroundings change their hues; these are about all you’ll do on your holiday here!


	Things to see & do
	Vembanad Lake: Literally the lifeline of this backwater region, the Vembanad Lake constitutes as one of the main sightseeing options of this region. One of the largest fresh water lakes on Asia, it offers the chance to take one of the best backwater cruises. Traditional boats called Kettuvallams are modified into cruise boats and houseboats, and are replete with all basic amenities for the traveler. The fresh water of the lake also supports a large variety of flora and fauna. The Vembanad Lake also has a tiny island called Pathiramanal or the Midnight Sands and is accessible only by boat. Bird Sanctuary: Kumarakom is an ornithologist’s paradise. The famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, spreading over 14 acres of land. This sanctuary is a favourite haunt for migratory birds, like the Siberian Stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl and water hen can also be spotted here. Plan your trip here during June-August and November to February, which is the best time to watch the birds. Best time to bird watch is June-August and migratory birds during November- February. A cruise along the Vemband Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary and houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for this purpose. Bay Island Driftwood Museum: Located near the Kumarakom Jetty is a distinct building with pillared verandahs and sloping tiled roof. This unique museum displays ‘the art of the sea’ — chiseled driftwood from Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The driftwood pieces were carved by Raji Punnoose, a retired teacher, into various shapes - from a crocodile to a sculpture.


	Gourmet Treats
	Like every state of Kerala, rice and fish are the major food items of Kumarakom and of the inhabitants on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Apart from these, the South Indian fare of dosa or idli, made from rice paste, with coconut chutney is extremely popular for breakfast.


	Shopping Fiesta
	While you wouldn’t exactly define Kumarakom as a shopper’s paradise, gold and spices are available in plenty.

Hotels in Kumarakom

Star	Hotel name	Rate(Rs.)*	Inclusions
	Lake Palace Family Resort	625
	Illikkalam Lake Resort	750
	Coconut Creek	875
	Lakshmi Hotel & Resorts	938
	BackWater Retreat	1,050
	The Back Water Resort	1,750
	Paradise Resorts	1,825
	Golden Waters	1,967
	Back Water Ripples	2,500
	Taj Garden Retreat	2,950
	Abad Whispering Palms	3,738
	Radisson Plaza Resort & Spa	6,250
	Coconut Lagoon	11,000

* All the above rates are per person per night