Kumarakom

With its picture-perfect beauty, luscious mangroves, queues of coconut palm & quaint village life, Kumarakom calls out to travellers from across the globe. Situated in the Kottayam district, this gem is a medley of rustic experiences.

Nestled on the banks of the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, Kumarakom let you experience not only the goddess of composing rural life but also the inspiring livelihood activities of village folks such as coir making, net fishing, weaving of palm fronds, screw pine weaving and so much and so more. 

Contact

Responsible Tourism Mission
District Tourism Office
Motel Arram Building
Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom North P.O.
Kottayam - 686563
Email: rtmission.ktm@gmail.com

+91 471 2334749

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 13 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 94 km

Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple

The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.

Feast of Vallarpadathamma

Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.

Malayattoor Perunnal

Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.

Aranmula Thiruvonathoni

Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast

Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku

Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals

Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!

Kumarakom - the first Responsible Village in Kerala

Kumarakom - the first Responsible Village in Kerala

The alluring emerald green waters of Vembanad Lake polka-dotted by green lands, Kumarakom in Kottayam is a paradise indeed. Enticing tourists from far and wide with its picturesque beauty, Kumarakom was declared as a Special Tourism Zone by the Government of Kerala in 2005 and is currently a major Responsible Tourism destination of the State. 

Kumarakom, Village, Backwater, Kuttanad, Vembanad Lake, Kottayam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, India

Kumarakom, Village, Backwater, Kuttanad, Vembanad Lake, Kottayam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, India

Kumarakom is a small village, a part of Kuttanad, is situated in the banks of the Vembanad Lake in the district of Kottayam in Kerala, India.

Kumarakom - an enchanting backwater destination in Kottayam

Kumarakom - an enchanting backwater destination in Kottayam

Kumarakom, a part of the Kuttanad region, is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district of Kerala. Kumarakom is an ideal backwater destinations in India.