The back water
village located on the banks of vembanadu lake- the largest lake in
Kerala. Arundathi Roy’s "The God of Small Things" is set in Ayemenem village at Kumarakom. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is famous for migratory
birds, the Vembanadu Lake and its surroundings are suitable for house
boat trips. The R block sector of Vembanadu Lake is famous for paddy
fields and its greenery.
MUST DO ACTIVITIES AT KUMARAKOM
- Fishing at backwaters
- Village visit
- Birding at Kumarakom bird sanctuary
- House boat trip at back waters
- Stay at water front villas
WHAT TO EAT IN KUMARAKOM
- Syrian Christian dishes
- Appam and Meen mollie
- Fresh Prawns and Shrimps
- Kappa and Fish curry
- Puttu and Kadala Curry
- Local food from the toddy shops of R block
