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Explore
Kumarakom
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Kumarakom Introduction |
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| Kumarakom is a holidayer's paradise. Kumarakom Known as the backwater country, It is just an -hour-and -a-half cruise journey from Cochin. It is a fascinating journey ending at this peaceful place on the shores of the Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom has its own charm-restful and quiet. | ||||||||
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Facts and Figures |
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Kumarakom History |
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Earlier an old rubber plantation, Kumarakom was developed into a Bird Sanctuary. Kumarakom is now a leisure retreat very popular with foreigners, who club a visit to the sanctuary with a ride on Kerala's houseboats, known as Kettuvalloms. An Englishman Henry Baker, fascinated by the beauty of Kumarakom, settled here in the last century. |
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How to Reach
Kumarakom |
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Air: The Trivandrum International Airport is 171 kms away from
Kumarakom.
Rail: The nearest Railway station from Kumarakom is at Kottayam and regular local and Express trains connect the city with rest of India. Road: Kottayam is 14 kilometer from Kumarakom and both State highway and National Highway links Kumarakom with the rest of the country. |
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Best Season to Visit Kumarakom |
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The best time to visit Kumarakom is between June To August |
