About Kumarakom
Sailing on a boat, relish the fragrance of this dozy little town. Kumarakom lies on the shores of the pleasant Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad, 12 kms west of Kottayam town. Loveliness of the place enticed an English man, Henry Baker, who selected Kumarakom as his residence and built a bungalow with a beautiful garden, acquiring 104 acres of land from the then Maharaja of Travancore. This beautiful bungalow has now been modified into the 'Taj Garden Retreat', a hotel with modern living facilities but still retaining the traditional old style. Kuttanad, the 'Wonder Land' believed to have been lying below the sea level, sprang out into the marshes when the sea receeded later. As a testimony to this fact, one can see large deposits of shells in the lakes here, that are usually found in the sea. It comprises of a number of islands in the backwaters and waterways linking the islands providing enough panoramic treat for the visitors.
Birds from all over the world flock at a sanctuary in their process of migration which is plentiful in south India. Kumarakom is one such place.
The Taj Garden Retreat Hotel located on the backwaters of Kerala amidst swaying palms and floating houseboats is one of the best Kerala Backwater hotel.
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Quick Facts
Average temperature in
Kumarakom in Celsius.
| Feb-May: 24°c - 33°c |
| Jun-Sep: 22°c - 28°c |
| Oct-Jan: 22°c - 32°c |
Area: 30 sq kms
Population: 7000
Language: Malayalam, English
Rainfall: 2700 mm
Climate: Tropical rainy
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Kumarakom is famous for its painstakingly hand-craft each exquisite piece using tools that have remained virtually unchanged over
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