Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

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Location	:	12 Kms From Kottayam, Kerala
Main Attractions	:	Water Fowls, Siberian Cranes
Best Season	:	June To August
Nearby Attraction	:	Vembanad Lake
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.

The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's Mansion', which was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).

Now the complex has been renovated in grand style by the Taj Kerala Resorts Ltd. Boats are available on hire for a a cruise around the sanctuary.

Viewing The Wild - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for bird watching cruises on the lake.

Wild Population of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The main attractions are local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes.

Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.

Best Time To Visit
The best time to bird watch is between June and August . To watch Migratory birds, November to February is the best time.

Tour Packages of Kumarakom

Backwater Tour Package - SITP 05 ( 3 Nights / 4 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala Backwater Travel - SITP 08 ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Treasure of Nature & Heritage - SITP 15 ( 15 Nights / 16 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Spice Trip to South India - SITP 18 ( 14 Nights / 15 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail

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