Kumarakom Travel Guide & Tips

Nightlife in Kumarakom: Although Kumarakom isn’t happening in terms of nightlife the city, it has some of the best bars mentioned in Kumarakom travel information which includes Marquees and Trunk Call Bar. These lounges have posh ambience, a variety of cocktails, imported liquor, delicious food, and a breathtaking view of the lake.

Food of Kumarakom: The cuisines of the state are mouthwatering and that is why Kerala is also known as the "Land of Spices" due its spicy, hot, and aromatic cuisine. The region enjoys fishing, poultry, meat, vegetables, rice, coconut, curry leaves, tamarind, and spices.  The culinary delights of Kerala aim to tease one’s taste buds. 

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There are many specialties which one must try and these include rasam, puttu, and appam. All of these offer the real taste of Kerala and are a must try for every traveler. 

Weather in Kumarakom: The climate conditions of Kumarakom aren't very challenging to the visitors. The temperature is relatively moderate and varies from 22 to 34-degree Celsius. The weather is pleasant all year.

Kumarakom receives two monsoons in a year. The Southwest monsoon starting from June and ending in August and the Northeast monsoon in November. During the southwest monsoon, backwater cruising is not allowed so one must plan their itinerary accordingly. The average rainfall recorded is 1100 mm and the best time to visit is between November and March.

Shopping in Kumarakom: Kumarakom isn’t a shopping destination but is known for the street markets as well as the local specialties available. The local specialties include traditional silk sarees, antiques, handicrafts, and a range of other things that are sure to wow the travelers.

Festivals and events:

Erumeli Petta Thullal is an annual event held in January organized at the Sri Dharma Sashtha Temple:::Onam in August is a grand affair in Kumarakom marked with proud celebrations and energizing boat races::::The local language of Kumarakom is Malayalam as well as English and most of the village people speak Malayalam and English to communicate amongst themselves.