kumarakom

Formed by a cluster of small islands, Kumarakom is a village on the banks of Vembanad Lake – the largest freshwater lake in the state. Popular for backwater tourism, this place is dotted with resorts, cottages and houseboats. Around the time of Onam festival, a number of boat races, called Aranmula Vallamkali, are conducted in the region. Being the habitat of many avian species, especially migratory ones, Kumarakom is a birdwatcher's paradise.

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Attractions in Kumarakom

  • Vembanad Lake

    Vembanad Lake

    Vembanad Lake is the largest of its kind in Kerala and stretches to a number of districts, including Ernakulam and Kottayam. It serves as the epicentre of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race - a major highlight of Kuttanad region.

  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Dating back to 1847, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary holds the stature of being India's first scientifically formed sanctuary for avian creatures. Sprawling across fertile banks of Lake Vembanad, this sanctuary is inhabited by approximately 180 bird species.

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Lakesong Kumarakom

Lakesong Kumarakom

Ammankari Road

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Situated at Ammankari Road in Kumarakom, Lakesong Kumarakom is a cottage resort. There are 68 accommodation units in this hotel - Malabar style rooms (48) and villas (20) that are lake facing and categorised into three types, namely Vembanad, Ashtamudi and Punnamada. There is a well-maintained conference hall (accommodation capacity of 300 persons) in the resort, where meetings and events can be organised. This resort has a multi-cuisine restaurant and coffee shop that serve mouth-watering food and exotic drinks. The recreational facilities on offer at this resort include a gym and indoor sports, curio shop, party area and amphitheatre, along with an Ayurveda centre for wellness.

Backwater Ripples

Backwater Ripples

Kumarakom P.O, Kottayam.

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Spread over an area of 10 acres, Backwater Ripples is a resort located in Kumarakom. The accommodation units available in this property include Duplex Cottage, Deluxe Cottage, Garden View Cottage, Executive Room and Lake View Room. This resort has a multi-cuisine restaurant in the premises that offers delicious local delicacies, especially seafood. Guests can enjoy more seafood delights at its seasonal lakeside grill and barbeque restaurant. It offers facilities, such as kid's play area, health club, Ayurvedic centre, spices and handicraft shop, and a houseboat for recreation and leisure needs. The resort has a boardroom, banquet hall and conference hall to host social and corporate events.

Zuri Kumarakom

Zuri Kumarakom

V 235 A1 to A54, Karottukayal

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The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort and Spa is a 5-star property spread over a land area of 18 acres. This resort offers 72 well-appointed accommodation units, which are classified into Zuri Rooms (18), Zuri Deluxe Rooms (16), Zuri Cottages (28) and Zuri Presidential Pool Villas (10) categories. There are meeting rooms and a banquet hall in this resort to host formal and informal gatherings. This resort has two restaurants, a cigar lounge and a well-stocked bar to offer delicious food and exotic beverages to its guests. Facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, spa, business centre and concierge desk in the resort serve both business and leisure guests.

CGH Coconut Lagoon

CGH Coconut Lagoon

Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom

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CGH Coconut Lagoon is located in Kuttanad district of Kerala and can be reached by taking a boat ride from Kavanatinkara and Puthenangadi boat landings. This resort offers comfortable accommodation options, including Private Pool Villas, Heritage Mansions and Heritage Bungalows. The food offered at the resort is about Kerala cuisine and seafood delights. There is a swimming pool, along with Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation centre in the premises. The resort offers backwater trips as well as bird sanctuary and farm tours. It also gives an opportunity to its guests to learn the way of cooking authentic Kerala dishes using various spices. 

Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom North Post

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Spread across an area of 25 acres, Kumarakom Lake Resort is a 5-star property situated on the banks of Lake Vembanad. Constructed using traditional Kerala architecture, there are Presidential Suites with private pool, Heritage Lake View Villas with private pool, Heritage Villas with private pool, Meandering Pool Villas, Luxury Pavilion Rooms and Houseboats in this resort. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant, seafood bar, traditional tea shop and pool pavilion in the premises, where delicious food and a variety of beverages are served. It has an infinity swimming pool, fitness centre and Ayurveda centre for recreation and leisure, along with a conference room for corporate events.

Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort Kumarakom

Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort Kumarakom

Janasakthi Road, Kayippuram, Muhamma

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The Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort, as the name suggests, is situated on the banks of the expansive Vembanad Lake. Apart from the common facilities and services, the resort offers to its guests, fitness centre, spa and swimming pool. Its business centre has iMac PCs and high speed Wi-Fi connections while its conference hall has surround sound system and a whiteboard. The in-house multi-cuisine restaurant treats guests to local as well as dishes from around the country and other parts of the world.

The hotel classifies its rooms as Superior, Superior Lake Front and Superior Pool Deck Lake Front. Its suites are likewise named as Junior Lake Front and Superior Lake Front. In addition to these, the property also offers a completely air-conditioned houseboat for ultimate luxury and privacy. Guests, in their units, will find television sets, mini-bars, tea and coffee makers while the suites are equipped with jacuzzi and steam baths as well.

Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom

Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom

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The Vivanta Hotel by Taj occupies a prime location, in between the Vembanad Lake and a narrow lagoon. Guests, staying here, are offered services and facilities such as concierge, travel desk, doctor-on-call, transportation and currency-exchange. To entertain themselves and spend their time in leisure, guests can play indoor games, along with badminton and croquet. The hotel also has a swimming pool, fitness centre, a separate area for children to play and a library, housing books and DVDs. Its Baker Gourmet House serves popular state dishes, Open is a coffee-house while Easy is a full-fledged bar.

The hotel names its cottages as Deluxe Delight, Superior Charm, Superior Charm Heritage, Deluxe Allure Villa and Premium Allure Villa with Private Pool. All cottages feature LCD TVs, dual-line telephones, home theatre systems, mineral water, wireless internet connection, newspapers mini-bars and beverage making machines. The attached bathrooms likewise are equipped with shaving mirrors, hairdryers, bathtubs, cotton robes and all usual bath amenities.

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