Kumarakom Houseboats

Kerala, popularly called as God’s own country, is known for its heavenly beauty, completed with lush green paddy fields, scenic land, panoramic backwater stretches, and beautiful clean beaches. Kumarakom (16 Km from Kottayam, 45 Km from Cochin), located in Kottayam, accommodate one of the largest backwater stretch, Vembanadu Lake, in Kerala. Vembanadu lake is a popular destination, not only due to the scenic beauty and picnic opportunities, but also due to the emerging backwater tourism in this area.

The entire Kumarakom village is known for its scenic beauty and lush green paddy fields. It is one of the popular destination for tourists travelling to Kerala. There are many tourist attractions like mangrove forests, scenic islands, bird sanctuary, paddy fields, and also plenty of marine life. Tourist usually come for cruise trips and enjoying the backwaters. Kumarakom offers many features such as rich marine species, food, and paddy fields, which turns absolutely stunning during the Monsoon season. Another speciality of Kumarakom is the bird sanctuary, which accommodates many rare species of birds during season.

Travellers and tourists can avail a range facilities such as ayurvedic massages, yoga, fishing, swimming, meditation, home stays, luxury and budget resorts, hotels, a range of backwater cruise facilities such as houseboats, canal cruises, country boat cruises, and many more. Tourists often takes short trips to nearby islands like Pathiramanal, and sometimes go on long cruises that often stretches few days long (Such as the Kumarakom-Kollam trip). The beauty of Vembanad lake is best enjoyable through houseboat cruises, where tourists can enjoy an entirely different world of amusement.

Kumarakom features paddy fields above the sea level, which can be seen from the houseboats. It also has the tropical climate that is moderate throughout the year. You may access Kumarakom through air (from Cochin Nedumbassery International Airport), road, rail (Kottayam and Cherthala), and also through boat (from Muhamma).

Hirehouseboats.in offers water cruise options like Houseboats, country boats, and canal cruises in this region. We have daily trips starting from different boarding points in Kumarakom. We also provide accommodation services to tourists who are need. The best way to enjoy Kumarakom backwaters and Vembanad lake is by houseboat cruise. You may also experiment with the vast range of food that Kumarakom has to offer, enjoy a shot of toddy (a light alcohol drink made out of coconut trees), and enjoy the village view of Vembanad lake and Kumarakom. This is the best place to enjoy Kerala backwaters.