Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is one of the major tourist destination situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Lying on the banks of Vembanad Lake, it is also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. Spread over spread over 14 acres (57,000 m2), this sanctuary is a paradise of all the major migratory birds. A wide variety of different birds can be found at the sanctuary at any given time. Golden-backed woodpeckers, night herons, kingfishers, paradise fly-catchers and egrets are some of important names of the birds found at the sanctuary. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle and other birds can also be seen here during their respective migratory seasons. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary tour packages will let you explore this place at its best.

Houseboats and motorboats that can be hired for Bird watching, is one of the major tourist attractions of the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Apart from that, Pathiramanal is an amazing island on the lake where you can access through boat. This 10 acres island is great to watch migratory birds coming from all across the world. Also, a cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary travel and tourism is the great way of travelling to this wonderful place. November to February is the best time for travelling this place as during this time you will get to see all the native and migratory birds.