Thursday, December 3, 2009

KOTTAYAM - ATTRACTIVE PLACES

PLACES TO VISITS Kumarakom

Kumarakom gained national and iternational importance with the visit of Prime Minister of India, Mr. A.B. Vajpayee in December 2000 .Kumarakom is a small village 14 km.west of Kottayam.It is a part of Kuttanad, which is a ’wonder land’ lying below sea level The Kumarakom Tourist Village offers houseboat cruises and holiday packages. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with a spectacular water regatta - the snake boat races. It is indeed amazing to watch oarsmen, at least a hundred in one boat, slice their way through the waters to the fast rhythm of their own full throated singing.

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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(16 km from Kottayam town): 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. Pathiramanal, an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here. A cruise along the Vembanad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.

Vembanad lake Boat races
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The beautiful Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, Kerala is one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes. The Vembanad Lake is a giant water reservoir located just 15 km from Kottayam town. The Lake is famous for its exceptional scenic beauty, lush green surroundings and exciting boat cruises. Also a popular picnic spot in Kerala, the Vembanad Lake provides excellent facilities for boat cruising, fishing and sightseeing tours. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake is a favorite haunt of migratory birds shelters a wide variety of exotic birds. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruising on the Vembanad Lake and explore its exceptional scenic beauty and rich avifauna. Kerala Backwaters offers houseboat cruises on Vembanad Lake. You can also enjoy memorable cruises on the Vembanad Lake with Kerala Backwaters and get rewarded with a lifetime holiday experience.

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Most of the luxury houseboat cruises start from the Vembanad Lake jetty and enter the enchanting Kerala backwaters. Take a memorable houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake at sunrise and sunset to enjoy breathtaking view of the setting sun. Cruise along the scenic waterways of Kerala backwaters and pass through the famous Kuttanad region, one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below the sea level. Enjoy an exciting cruise on Vembanad Lake to catch a glimpse of fascinating countryside along the backwaters as you sail in a houseboat and experience a way of life unique to this region. Kerala Backwaters offers you exciting backwater cruises on Vembanad Lake in Kerala, India. A houseboat cruise in and around Vembanad Lake provides an ideal way to enjoy the unmatched scenic charm of Kerala backwaters. Kerala Backwaters brings to you a range of especially designed tour packages that offer unforgettable Vembanad Lake cruises.

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Wagamon Elaveezhapoonchira Kurisumala Poonjar palace Vaikom Vayaskara and Chirattamon Monroe light

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