Excursion Heritage

Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a village Paradise within the cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. This enchanting backwater destination is sixteen kms from Kottayam. Kumarakom is the picturesque world of magical nature: emerald green paddy fields, pleasant tropical climate, millions of swaying coconut palms, thatched houseboats, Kettuvalloms on enchanting waterways and canals with white lilies smiling all over Where the Mother Nature is ever smiling, the birds and ornithologists are the first ones to fly and watch the divine music played. A sizeable bird sanctuary here is a favourite haunt of birds like waterfowl, wild duck, herons, egrets, teal, darters, cuckoo and migratory Siberian storks. The frolicking is at its best when the local spring season emerges from August and coincides with the harvest festival of Onam. 

Circumnavigate the islands and enjoy!

Places of Interest

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

Pay a visit to the picturesque Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls Located 18km from Kottayam town, 2 km down a mud lane from Kumarakom is this beautiful picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the landscape and waters roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. Pathiramanal (sands of midnight), an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here. This 10 acre island on the backwaters is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world. According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water madeway for the land to rise from below. The island can be accessed only by boat. A cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.

Erumely

This is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus and Muslims. Sree Dharmasastha Temple here is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Pilgrims going to Sabarimala alight here.

Aranmula

50km from Kottayam, Aranmula is the site of the splendid Onam festival boat races, usually in early September. These races unlike the more sporting Nehru Trophy race at Alappuzha in August are essentially religious, based on a temple festival. Caparisoned elephants with beaded umbrellas, processions of decorated floats, and highly ornate boats make this a lovely event to witness. Aranmula is also the centre of bell metal mirror crafts

Suggested Itineraries

- Scintillating South
Days: 11, Nights: 10
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