Holiday packages in Kumarakom
Famous for its backwater tourism, Kumarakom in the south Indian state of Kerala is a very popular tourist destination. Home to wide variety of flora and fauna, this beautiful town, set in the backdrop of Vembanad lake is a perfect escape for the hustle and bustle of a hectic life. Holiday packages in Kumarakom are quite popular among the tourists for a wide variety of experience it has to offer.
With backwaters being the major attraction of Kumarakom holiday packages, there are many hotels and resorts along the shores of the Vembanad Lake that provide tourist facilities for boating, fishing and yachting in the background of the panoramic view of the largest backwater lake in Kerala. The lake is also rich with tasty freshwater fishes and sea food like Karimeen, Shrimp and Prawn. For sea food lovers, this is a blessing and golden opportunity to indulge in their desire. Another important tourist attraction of this place is the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Spread along 14 acres this sanctuary is a paradise for ornithologist as the sanctuary is home to various species of endangered species of birds as well as various small creatures. Developed historically as a rubber plantation, it is also a noted bird sanctuary of India and major tourist attraction of Kumarakom.
Another large crowd puller and feather in the cap of Kumarakom holiday package is the world famous boat races. Held during the months of August and September when the state celebrates it most important festival Onam, numerous long snake boats and other small crafts participate in this event. Snake boat races are considered the largest team sport in the world and hence witnessed by hundreds of people, who come from both India and abroad. It is also a prestigious event for the participants and the winner gets to take home the Sree Narayana Ever Rolling trophy. Kumarakom boat race is called Sree Narayana Jayanthi boat race named after the famous social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
Declared as a special tourism zone by the Kerala government, Kumarakom is well developed tourist destination. The people here are peace loving, simple and hospitable. They have a welcoming and a charming nature. The hotels and resorts here are luxurious as well as affordable. The Taj Garden retreat is the first modern tourist resort in Kumarakom. Besides hotels and resorts homestays are also available. Kumarakom experiences tropical climate and the best place to visit would be between the months of November to March. Even though it does not have an airport or railway station of its own, the nearest ones are not far away. The Cochin Airport is mere 70 kms away and the Kottayam railway station just 16 kms. Travelling by road is also a good option as it is well connected to different parts of Kerala and the entire country with well built roads.
Thus this small town, rich with green beauty and gushing backwaters, swaying coconut trees and soothing cool breeze, will definitely contribute in creating your once in a lifetime holiday experience.
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