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About Kumarakom  Bordered
by the lofty western ghats on the east and the vembanad lake and paddy
fields of kuttanad on the west, kottayam is a land of unique
characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields,
highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have
given this district the enviable title : the land also boasts the first
malayalam printing press which was established by benjamin bailey, a
christian missionary, in 1820 A.D.
Area : 2203 sq. Km Population : 18,20,000 (1991 census) Access Air : nearest international airports : Kochi (Nedumbassery - 80 km) Thiruvananthapuram (160 kms). Rail : the railway station is situated 2 km from the central bus station and is connected to the major cities of india. Road : an excellent road network links the district to all major towns and cities in india. Water : Here are two ferry stations. The town jetty is about 3 km From the railway station and operates services during the monsoon. During summer, boats are operated from the kodimatha jetty. Places
to visit  Kumarakom:An
unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy
fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals
adorned with white lilies. Situated on the vembanad lake, in this small
water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country Crafts, boats
and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. The
resorts nearby offer comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options
like an ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and
swimming. Kumarakom bird sanctuary : Located on the banks of the vembanad lake, the kumarakom bird sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along the vembanad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Excursions Anchuvilakku (22 kms from Kumarakom), Arunikkuzhi waterfalls (18 kms from kottayam ), Erumeli (60 kms north - east of Kumarakom), Nadukani, Karimbukayam, etc. Cities of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram | Kollam | Alappuzha | Kottayam | Idukki | Thekkady (Periyar) | Ernakulam | Thrissur | Palakkad | Malappuram | Kozhikode | Wayanad | Kannur | Kasaragod | Munnar | Guruvayoor |
