Kumarakom is categorised as Lakeside / Backwaters
Reasons to Visit
- Kumarakom is a patch Vembanad lakefront that has been now known generically as "Coconut Lagoon".
- Kumarakom is where guests arrive for a lakeside stay experience.
- Kumarakom offers lakefront resort stays and backwater canals on the Kumarakom side (not as extensive as they are found on the Alleppey side).
- Guests to Kumarakom also visit 14-acre Kumarakom bird sanctuary which is recommended for a bird watcher in Winter. There is boating and an hour walk in the sanctuary which is good for a nature traveller all through the year.
- There are a few homestays around Kumarakom, of which Philipkuttys farm, one of the oldest, and most comprehensive in terms of experience on offer.
Know It
- For those who want to get upclose with backwater lifestyle should prefer Alleppey over Kumarakom or opt for a overnight houseboat cruise that drops them straight to the Kumarakom resort next day morning
Recommendations
- Destinations for First time Holidays Travellers to Kerala"Kumarakom (110 kms Thekkady and 90 kms from Cochin) is a prime lakeside resort destination. Kumarakom offers backwater trips, visits to Vaikom Shiva temple (20 kms) and Kumarakom bird sanctuary besides enjoying a lakeside experience. Kumarakom is popular with holiday travellers and honeymooners who spend at least 1 night before moving on."
- Beachside and Lakeside Destinations in Kerala for a Standalone Getaway"Kumarakom is celebrated Lakeside getaway having many luxury and experiential retreats. Kumarakom Lake Resort, Coconut Lagoon, Zuri Kumarakom are some of the iconic resorts here that are hugely popular with special occasion getaway segment. "
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Cochin (Ernakulam) (60 kms), Trivandrum (164 kms), Coimbatore (232 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Kottayam (15 kms), Alleppey (33 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (60 kms)
- Kumarakom is an Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Mysore Getaway
Kumarakom
has
12
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 1 |
Premium | 7 |
Luxury | 3 |
Experiential | 1 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Resort | 12 |
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8 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Kumarakom
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 3 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 5 |
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Short Break
- Alleppey Backwaters with Munnar (4 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit without Cochin (6 Nights)
- Kodai - Munnar with Kumarakom (6 Nights)
Holiday
- Best of Kerala (8 Nights)
- Complete Kerala (9 Nights)
- Complete Kerala with Kovalam (11 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit (7 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit with Kovalam (9 Nights)
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Kumarakom has 3 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Cochin Airport and Kumarakom | Rs. 3638 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Alleppey Town and Kumarakom | Rs. 3287 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Resort/Homestay in Kumarakom | Rs. 1878 |
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Kumarakom
has
2
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
Category | Count |
Activities | 1 |
Experience | 1 |
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Activities
Services | Rates Starting From |
Half Day Kayaking in the Backwaters of Alleppey | Rs. 3334 |
Experience
Services | Rates Starting From |
A Day with the Farmers | Rs. 1350 |
21 Travel Ideas listed for Kumarakom. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Bird Watching at Pathiramanal Island
- Churches in the Kottayam Area
- Experiences in Kerala
- Golden Chariot - Luxury Train Experience
- Kerala Homestay / Small Owner managed stay Experience
- Kerala in Monsoon
- Lake and Backwater Experience in Kerala
- Major Pilgrimage centers In and around Alleppey Area
- Major Temples and Pilgrimage centers In and around Kottayam Area
Stay Ideas
- Ayurveda / Yoga / Meditation centric Stays in Kerala and South India
- Coconut Lagoon Ayurveda Getaway
- Coconut Lagoon Experience
- Kumarakom Lake Resort Ayurveda Getaway
- Kumarakom Lake Resort Experience
- The Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom – Luxury Getaway
- Waterscapes Kumarakom Getaway
- Zuri Kumarakom Resort – Spa Getaway
- Zuri Kumarakom Resort Experience
Festivals linked to Kumarakom (Kerala)- Attuvela Mahotsavam
- Thirunakkara Festival
- Vaikathashtami Festival
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