
(10
km from Kottayam): A voyage north of Alappuzha takes you to the rich green,
sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake.
An enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination,
Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly
exhilarating.
4An exclusive attraction of this much sought after backwater resort is the
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an ornithologist's paradise and a fabourite
haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and
teal.
A cruise along the Vembanad lake is the best way to view the bird life.