All About Kumarakom

Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom…

One of the best Village Life Experiences in God's Own…

The captivating water world of Kumarakom, famous for Kerala Tourism’s…

Kumarakom Village Life Tour conducted by Kerala Tourism commences at…

Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom was honoured by Kerala Tourism with…

Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater hubs located in…

Kumarakom is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala…

Climatic conditions of Kumarakom backwaters in Kerala, India.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers in Kumarakom,…

The Kumarakom name is a combination of the words ‘Kumara’…

Historic details about Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater…

Historic details about Kumarakom one of the famous tourist backwater…

Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The…

Those who have read Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning novel The…

Kerala, particularly Kumarakom, owes much to the Bakers, who strived…

The Taj Group that converted the bungalow into the first…

The Taj Group that converted the bungalow into the first…

The Bakers immersed themselves in the culture and customs of…

Thomas Murikkan was one among the most illustrious followers of…

In and around Kumarakom - Some Must-Sees and Must-Dos

Kumarakom bird sanctuary also known as Vembanad bird sanctuary is…

Birds found in Kumarakom bird sanctuary or Vembanad bird sanctuary…

Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a perfect choice for ornithologists.

Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a perfect choice for bird watching.

Other bird watching place located near Kumarakom is including Kaipuzha…

Pathiramanal, a beautiful island located in the middle of Lake…

Pathiramanal is only accessible in a boat. It can be…

Mythological and historical reference about Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma…

Eco tourism in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat, Alappuzha,…

Major plants found in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat,…

Major birdlife found in Pathiramanal Island situated in Muhmma panchayat,…

Major flora and fauna found in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Mangrove forests and the related fauna found in Kumarakom. Three…

Kumarakom situated in Lake Vembanand is noted for many species…

Houseboat cruise on the Vembanad from Kumarakom to Alappuzha in…

Kerala houseboat is a modified kettuvallam, the large boat of…

The facilities available in the houseboats are similar to that…

A houseboat cruise in Kumarakom offers the view of the…

The food served on houseboats is mainly regional fare like…

The Department of Tourism, Kerala, has specified various norms to…

The two main boat races of Kumarakom are the Sree…

Sree Narayana Jayanthi Boat Race or Kumarakom Boat Race the…

The Kavanattinkara Boat Race is conducted during Onam season, on…

During boat race season the atmosphere of Kumarakom will be…

The Kumarakom Town Boat Club and the Kumarakom Boat Club…

The Bay Island Driftwood Museum is a museum has a…

The sculptures in Bay Island Driftwood Museum are an effort…

The sculptures inside the Bay Island Driftwood Museum in Kumarakom.

The Bay Island Driftwood Museum received the Kerala State Tourism…

The visiting time of Bay Island Driftwood Museum in Kumarakom,…

The antique shops in Kumarakom are the best shopping place…

Churches in Kumarakom, Kottayam in Kerala, India. The churches belong…

Vadakkumkara St. John Church or Kariyil Church in Kumarakom is…

St. John Church at Vallara in Kumarakom was built by…

Nava Nazreth Church at Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Attamangalam St John's Jacobite Church is located in Kumarakom, Kerala,…

St. Peter's Church at Thottumukkam is a Latin Catholic Church…

St. John's Orthodox Church in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

All Saints' CSI church is located in the northern part…

The St. Markus' Church was built by the Church Missionary…

St. James CSI Church, St. Thomas CMS Church and St.…

Portrait of Parumala Thirumeni at St. John’s Attamangalam Church by…

Temples and festivals of Kumarakom in Kerala, India.

The Subramanya Temple and Sree Dharma Sastha Temple in Kumarakom,…

Sree Kumara Mangalam temple idol was consecrated by Sree Narayana…

Sree Kumara Mangalam temple idol was consecrated by Sree Narayana…

Muthante Nada Mahadeva temple in Kumarakom, Kerala, India has three…

Puthiyakavu Devi temple in Kumarakom is noted for its two…

Thekkumkara Sree Ardhanariswara Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva…

Nashnanthara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Pannikkodu Parvathipuram Temple, Vadakkumkara Devi Temple,…

Sarpakavus - groves specially meant for snakes - had been,…

Schools in Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Kumarakom had kudippallikkoodams (home schools)…

Annie Baker Memorial School (ABM School) was started by A.…

Sethu Lakshmi Bhai Lower Primary School at Kumarakom was built…

The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP), started the Sree…

Traditional houses in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Nalukettu are the traditional big house of Kerala. These houses…

Modern houses in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

‘Waterscapes’ is an exotic backwater resort run by the Kerala…

The Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS) is situated on the…

Besides coconut farming the Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS) preserve…

The Vembanadu – Kol wetlands, one of the richest wetland…

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Mixed crop cultivation is a thriving agricultural system in Kumarakom.…

Agriculture and farming in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Rice cultivation in Kumarakom is mainly carried out in Kuttanad…

In Kumarakom, the rice is cultivated in blocks called padasekharams…

The cycle of rice cultivation in the paddy fields of…

Fishery, Livestock and poultry are the other major activities of…

Shell mining one of the major activities of the villagers…

Shell mining Methods in the backwaters of Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Activities in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Fishing is not just a livelihood in Kumarakom. It has…

The canals running across the village as well as the…

Bow fishing using special archery equipment was once common in…

Fishing with nets are carried out of using three types…

Fishing with bamboo traps are carried out with a kind…

Vellavali, a method of fishing used to catch Karimeen (Pearl…

Toddy is the indigenous Kerala beverage extracted from the inflorescence…

Ayurveda, Kerala’s age-old system of medicine, is a science of…

Ayurveda and rejuvenating packages in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Ayurveda, if the body is regularly given abhyangam, the muscles…

Ayurveda treatment Udwarthanam.

Ayurveda treatment Elakkizhi.

Ayurveda treatment Njavarakkizhi.

Ayurveda treatment Sirodhara.

Ayurveda treatment Sirodhara.

The local administration of Kumarakom village is carried out by…

The Grama Panchayats have the power for taxation, a major…

Participation of villagers in the grama sabhas (village assemblies) in…

The Kumarakom Panchayat actively monitors the Responsible Tourism programme-related projects…

The State Government has selected Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and Thekkady…

Responsible Tourism (RT) activities focus mainly on three areas –…

In Kumarakom Responsible Tourism (RT) programmes are coordinated by the…

Working of RT progammes in Kumarakom. The RT initiative was…

The Kudumbasree unit here cultivated paddy and it is the…

The social responsibility of RT in Kumarakom is looking after…

The main environmental activities under RT in Kumarakom are, the…

Benefits of Responsible tourism in Kumarakom are the Economic growth,…

The tour package ‘Village life experience at Kumarakom’ is a…

One of the itinerary for the Village life experience tour…

Fishing in the backwaters of Kumarakom is another itinerary for…

The country boat ride through the canal brings you to…

Plantation visit is another itinerary of VLE in Kumarakom.

A full-day tour package and like the Village Life Experience,…

The journey covers many a rural area from Kavanattinkara to…

An antique shop visit is one the itineraries included in…

Visit to the coir making unit in the village of…

Manchadikari, an emerging destination in Kumarakom noted for its rich…

Visit to the Farmers’ house in Manchadikari. The tourists can…

A gift unit where models of houseboats and country boats…

Places visiting in Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Aymanam, described in beautiful detail in Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning…

The name Aymanam refers to the five forests (Vattakkadu, Thuruthikkadu,…

Sree Narasimha Swamy Temple at Ayamanam in Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Pandavam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Ayamanam in Kottayam, Kerala,…

St. George Jacobite Syrian Church at Kallumkathara, Ayamanam in Kottayam,…

Kudamaloor, on the banks of River Meenachil is known for…

Kudamaloor is the birthplace of St Alphonsa, the first Indian…

Places of worship in Kudamaloor, Kottayam Kerala, India.

Pallikkoodam (Malayalam for school) is a school situated in Kalathippady,…

Kallara, in Kottayam town, is a centre of the screw…

The villages of Nattakom and Panachikkadu are known for their…

Thazhathangadi is in Kottayam town, was once the trade centre…

The Thanneermukkom Bund in Kuttanad is considered the largest mud…

The Thanneermukkom Bund divides the salty water and fresh water…

The Thanneermukkom Bund helps to produce two crops of paddy…

Thanneermukkom bund can be reached by road. Bus services are…

The Thanneermukkom bund is one of the favourite stop for…

Tourist spots in Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Valiapally, or the St. Mary’s Knanaya Church in Kottayam, Kerala,…

Cheriyapally or the St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Kottayam, Kerala,…

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam is noted for the traditional…

Manarcaud, a small town in Kottayam is one of the…

Chungam is home to the oldest college and school in…

Heroes of Kumarakom, Kerala, India.

Abraham John of the Kumarakom Manayathra Bunglow (Illikkalam) famous with…

Huge Clock tower built by Abraham John of the Kumarakom…

Pettiyum Parayum, the traditional dewatering mechanism made of wooden planks,…

Mariamma Kurien of the Cheppannakkari House in Kumarakom is known…

With its picture-perfect beauty, luscious mangroves, queues of coconut palm…

Recipient of the State tourism award for the ‘Best Five-Star…

Coconut Lagoon has was State tourism awards 2012-2013 for the…

State Tourism Award Winners 2012-13 Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kottayam won…

Coconut Creek Farm & Homestay, Kumarakom has won the Best…

Steeped in serenity, simplicity, and silence, Coconut Lagoon has heritage…

Kerala Tourism recently honoured Coconut Lagoon with the Award of…

Fishing is not just a livelihood practice in Kerala. It…

Prof. Harold Goodwin a professor at the Leeds University He…