13 Kms. from Kottayam
lies the sleepy little village of Kumarakom
on the Vembanad lake. Kumarakom offers
exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing
experiences. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
is one of the most important attractions
of the place. Cruising along the Vembanad
Lake one can get glimpses of the numerous
migratory birds like the egret, darter,
heron and teal.
Proceed straight through Kumarakom Kavanattinkara
Road just ¾ km from Kumarakom town is
the government Boat Jetty Kumarakom.
Just opposite of which or right side
of the road is “Tharavadu Heritage Home”.
From Ernakulam or Cochin Kumarakom town
is 50-70 km away.
Proceed to Kumarakom town after Kavanattinkara
Boat Jetty Government Boat jetty is
3 Km far on the left side of the road
is “Tharavadu Heritage Home”
Accommodation
Facilities
● More
than 120 years old traditional Kerala
house
● Located
near the river bank having ample land
with small rivers and Natural beauty
● Located
just opposite of Govt. Boat Jetty, can
have boating from our place itself.
● Fishing
rods and other facilities can be arranged
● Vegetarian
and Non vegetarian food can be served
on order
● Body
massage can be arranged on prior request.
● Ample
car parking space.
● Self-cooking
with all the latest kitchen facility
for tourists.
Houseboat
Kumarakom
is a centre for houseboat cruises. Traditionally,
the houseboats was called Kettuvallam,
which means a boat made by trying together
pieces of wood. Unbelievable as it may
sound, not a single nail is used in
the making of a Kettuvallam. Jack wood
planks are joined together with coir
rope and then coated with black resin
made from boiled cashew nuts shells.
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