The
backwaters of Kerala - twisty
inland lakes conected by a
network of canals - extend to over
1900 km. Vembanad
lake is the largest of the lakes, covering an
area of 200 sq km, and bordered by Alappuzha (Alleppey)
,
Kottayam and Ernakulam districts. Just 12
km from Kottayam, Kumarakom
, on the banks of the Vembanad lake is
considered the gateway to the backwaters
of Kuttanad .
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Kumarakom
Climate
Kumarakom enjoys a
well-balanced tropical climate - hot
in summer and cool
in winter. There is always a cool,
fresh breeze, which
makes even the warmest weather seem agreeable. The
South West monsoon is from early
June to early August. However, slight drizzles persist till early
November. The peak tourist season is
from Nov-Mar.
Language
Malayalam is the most
prevalent language but one can communicate in basic
English in some tourist
places.
Connectivity
Water
birds, migratory birds, mangrove shores and the
renowned Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- the essence of Kumarakom.
The resorts and
hotels offer comfortable accommodation and
leisure options like an ayurvedic massage, yoga,
meditation, boating, fishing and
swimming. The adventurous could indulge in
water sports such as
windsailing and waterskiing. You could even take
a canoe
out into the quiet lakes and armed with a fishing
rod
, catch your own supper.
Make sure you do not miss out on
'karimeen'
(the favourite fresh water fish)
fry or curry
and sample some fresh toddy.
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