A picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms - this is Kumarakom.

Kumarakom is a village comprising of cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.

An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lillies

An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for visitors. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom.

• By Air : From the Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately 3 hours ride by road) to the Muhamma boat jetty.
• The nearest railhead to the resort, just 16 Km away by road. From Bombay, Madras or Bangalore, you can take a train to Kerala. The best place to alight is either Cochin or Kottayam.
• By Boat : From Trivandrum International Airport, come to Quilon by road or rail from where, you can take the regular ferry service to Alleppey - a long and delightful ride on Kerala's backwaters. From Alleppey, it's just a short ride to Kumarakom.

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