Nearby Attractions in Kumarakom

Nearby Attractions in Kumarakom

Kumarakom is very famous for its houseboats. Houseboat cruising is organized on all seasons except monsoon season. This is quite expensive but very enjoyable. The houseboats have to be booked in advance and they have their own check in and checkout times. Apart from them, there are also other boating and cruising activities conducted here that will entertain you during your stay. There are some other nearby attractions in Kumarakom that you must not miss during your stay. 

Last Updated: 22/07/2012

• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  SH 42, Kumarakom, Kottayam District

  Distance from Kumarakom :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 3 m

  Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is also called Vembanad Bird Sanctuary and is situated amidst the Kerala Backwaters along the banks of Vembanad Lake. This spot is the favorite place of the ornithologists and you can see wide varieties of migratory birds here. This sanctuary was formerly called Baker’...

  More »

• Vembanad Lake

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 7 m

  Vembanad Lake is also called Vembanad Kayal and this is the longest lake in India and the largest of its kind in Kerala. In various places it is called in different names as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi. It is in this lake that the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted.   ...

  More »

• Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 9 m

  Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful picnic spots in Kumarakom. If you make your way through the woods you can spot this silvery cascade roaring down the mountains. You can enjoy the cool and refreshing atmosphere here and this place is surrounded by rubber plantations. Maramala Water...

  More »

• Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :17 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 20 m

  Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is situated at Vaikom and is associated with the Rishi Parasurama, who is supposed to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. With the traditional architectural style of Kerala, the temple is also famous for its elephant pageant. During Vaikkath Ashtami festival, people flock here ...

  More »

• Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 17 m

  Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple was built by the Thekkumkar Kings and is believed to be about 500 years old. The temple has mural paintings on its walls and they depict the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Every March, Phalguna Utsav is held here and this attracts thousands of devotees to this ...

  More »

• St. Mary’s Knanaya Church, Valiaya Palli

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 17 m

  St. Mary’s Knanaya Church is also called Valiya Palli meaning the big church and is situated near the Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple. This church was dedicated to St. Mar and was constructed by the Syrian Knanaya Christians in 1550 AD. The two granite crosses of the church were carved out of sin...

  More »

• Thazathangadi Juma Masjid

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :8 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 9 m

  Juma Masjid is situated on the banks of the Meenachil River and this mosque was entirely built of teak. It is said that the mosque was 1000 years old and was constructed by Malik Dinar. The attractive features of this mosque are the carved wooden windows, the courtyard and the beautifully patterned ...

  More »

• Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :17 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 20 m

  Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples near Kumarakom. The sage Vyasa and Pandavas were believed to have offered their prayers at this place. The name manor means the land of deer. This was temple was constructed in the year 1542 AD and the walls and the main entrance were dec...

  More »

• Kumarakom Beach

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 2 m

  Kumarakom Beach includes the Vembanad Lake and its attractions. It has a bird sactuary that spreads over an area of 14 acres of land. All these are the parts of the Kuttanad region and this place is famous for its backwater cruises. Other nearby attractions are Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and beautiful r...

  More »

• Pathiramanal

  Kumarakom

  Distance from Kumarakom :18 km;

  Time to Reach from Kumarakom :0h, 22 m

  Pathiramanal is a small island located in Alappuzha district. The name Pathiramanal means the sands of the night. This island is noted for its scenic beauty and house a number of migratory birds that come from different parts of the world. The island spreads over an area of about 28 hectares of land...

  More »