¤ About Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary
The
village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake,
and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The Kumarakom
bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of
migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons,
teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck, and migratory birds like the Siberian
stork that live there in flocks fascinates the visitors. The best way to
watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other
leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom.
Holiday packages on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are a new
experience at Kumarakom. An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove
forests, emerald green paddy fields, and coconut groves interspersed with
enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies makes the beauty
of Kumarakom. A picturesque world of backwaters thatched houseboats,
Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets, and swaying palms are ideal for a
vacation.
¤ Major Tourist Attractions
of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The
main attractions are local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret,
heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots,
teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during
their respective migratory seasons.
¤ Season to visit
Kumarakom Bird SanctuaryThe best time to bird watch is between June
and August . To watch Migratory birds, November to February is the best
time.
Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary
