General Information
On the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, 14 km from Kottayam, lies
Kumarakom a small-town. The most interesting area in the backwaters is the "Kuttanad
region" called the rice bowl of Kerala. Kumarakom is just one little
village in this region on the banks of the beautiful Vembanad Lake.
State Name
Kerela
Distance from Major Cities
cochin >> 70 kms, Kottayam >> 12 kms
Weather / Climate
Max 34.50C, Min 23.O0C all year round
Also Known As
centre for houseboat cruises
Population
18,20,000
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinuism,Chrischianity,islam
Language
Malayalam and English
Cuisine
Pulaos, pilaffs and biriyanis PootuIddlis or fluffy Thorans AvialOlen
Bananas Malayalee Pachadi Sambar stew with Appams, . Meen vevichathu or fish
in fiery red chilly sauce
Restaurants
Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom
Other Attractions
boat races, mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves
interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies
Wildlife
Kumarakom bird sanctuary
Excursions
Kottayam (14 kms), Anchuvilakku ( 22 kms), Arunikkuzhi waterfalls (30kms) ,
Erumeli ( 60 kms)
Area
2203 sq. Km
Main Business Centres
resorts in the city are the main source of business
Shopping
shopping at Le Meridien shopping Arcade
Things To Buy
handcrafted goods
Rail Road
Kumarakom railway station
Entertainment
boat races, boating, theatre
Best Season
September to March
