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Kumarakom
Kumarakomis a tourist village in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom is home
to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary
where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater
in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), shrimp (chemmeen in the local language) and prawns.
The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 mē), and came into existence following
preservation efforts from the government. It is a major tourist attraction.
District : Kottayam .
Nearest railway station : Kottayam ( 15 Km) .
Nearest Airport : Cochin International Airport ( 65 Km ).
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