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Things To Do In Kumarakom

Kumarakom’s divine beaches, backwaters, & cluster of islands will make for a mesmerizing and scenic holiday!

Tourism in Kumarakom

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Best Things To Do In Kumarakom

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

Kumarakom is an enchanting destination with a stunning view of the waterfalls and backwaters. It is a great place for nature enthusiasts and there are many things to do in Kumarakom for tourists. These include boating, nature walks and visiting sanctuaries, trekking, and more. Together, these things to do in Kumarakom come together for a beautiful holiday experience. 

Kumarakom is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake where one comes across different types of traditional boats ranging from canoes to country boats. Other interesting things to do in Kumarakom include activities such as ayurvedic massage, boating, fishing, yoga, and meditation. These are stress buster activities for families, children, couples, and even friends trip.

Adventure sports in Kumarakom include water sports activities such as wind-sailing and water skiing which makes it one of the major tourist destinations for travelers all around the globe. Tourists can also hire a canoe along with a fishing rod to catch their own supper. Adventurous buffs can plan the itinerary accordingly and include the best activities to do in Kumarakom.

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One of the most popular things to do in Kumarakom is attending the Onam Festival. It is during this festival that the city is in it's full zeal and splendour. The backwaters are buzzing with speeding snake boats in the months of August and September to celebrate the spirit and joy of Onam, setting the scene for colourful water parades and the snake boat races. These attract a lot of local, domestic, and international crowd. Taking a ride in the backwaters also give a glimpse of the local life, and gives the traveler an option to appreciate the paddy fields, mangroves, natural vegetation and other flora and fauna, especially, the birds.

For those looking for a more laid-back holiday and more leisurely things to do in Kumarakom, it is a good idea to indulge in some Ayurvedic therapies and massages or take a serene trip of the backwaters. Ayurvedic massages and therapies are some of the must-do activities in Kumarakom. Other options include visits to the Kumarakom beach which very popular among the couples, families, solo travelers, and groups of friends.

For nature lovers, the main points of interest include national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that give one a chance to spot some rare animals and birds. The bird sanctuary is a popular tourist destination and is a bird haven where migratory birds from all parts of the world can be seen. 

Thus the top things to do in Kumarakom include creating a mixture of activities scattered over multiple days. These can be fishing, boating, kayaking, shopping for souvenirs from street markets, enjoying the nightlife, and trying the local cuisine.

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Nature Walk In Kumarakom

Kumarakom is beautiful in its own way, and there’s no doubt that the best way to soak and treat your eyes with the magical beauty of nature is by going for a nature walk in Kumarakom. The experience of a nature tour is refreshing, soul-satisfying, and the best way to soothe one’s mind.

The lush green paddy fields, gorgeou...

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Backwater Cruise In Kumarakom

The backwaters in Kumarakom have gained much fame over the years for their serenity and beauty. And so of all the things to do, the Kumarakom backwater cruise is considered to be a must-do! It not only lets you experience the breathtaking beauty of the backwaters but also offers the much-needed pampering and refreshing exp...

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  • Ideal for couples
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    Meaakashu

    Bangalore

    Meaakashu's 5 days trip to Kumarakom

    My parents went on a trip to kerela which couldn't have been planned better by them. Perfect customary itenary, and Mahima did everything to make this trip safe and memorable for them. Took care of minute details, like stays, perfect driver (who was more of a tour guide and made sure the family enjo
    yed each of the places). The stay in Allepey (Kondalip) instead of staying in the usual boathouse was the highlight and wise decision suggested by Mahima. The stay in Munnar was sumptuous!
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    Mmalam

    Patna

    Mmalam's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

    A Memorable and Perfectly Planned Kerala Trip – Thank You Comfort Destination & Ms. Kiran! We recently completed a wonderful and unforgettable family trip to Kerala, all thanks to Comfort Destination and the amazing coordination by Ms. Kiran. From the very beginning, Kiran ma'am took personal care
    in understanding our preferences and curated a perfect itinerary that balanced comfort, sightseeing, and relaxation. Her selection of beautiful resorts and scenic spots truly made our journey special. A big shoutout to Mr. Hashim, our cab driver, who was not only professional and punctual but also warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made our travel smooth and enjoyable throughout the trip. We sincerely thank the entire Comfort Destination team for their dedication and support. Special appreciation goes again to Ms. Kiran, whose planning and efforts made our Kerala experience memorable and successful. We’re short of words to express how satisfied and happy we are. If you are planning a Kerala trip, we highly recommend going through Comfort Destination — and do request for your trip to be arranged by Ms. Kiran. She is truly exceptional and will make your journey unforgettable!
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    Pranavkanagaraj Odc

    Bengaluru

    Pranavkanagaraj's 3 days trip to Kumarakom

    Good and satisfied with driver and travel agent. Not much satisfied with the hotel booked.
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    Rimmie Ruh

    Jaipur

    Rimmie's 6 days trip to Kumarakom

    Well, No doubt they presented a very good deal. We had opted only for a car to take us to various places in Kerala. The communication was good and swift and clear. Just that the car that arrived did not have a carrier and was not spacious enough for 5 people. Our mood was all spoiled right at the st
    art of the trip, as carrier and space for 5 was very clearly communicated to the agent several times. As a redressal, they said that they will provide a new car but on the next day and that we need to adjust in this car only for that particular day. Now why should we manage ? How difficult was it to arrange a separate small car for going from Kochi airport to Fort Kochi. This whole case wasted our 3 hours, and thank god we had a stay nearby where we could rest, else we would have been stranded on the airport. I cannot comment on how their services would be for accommodations and all, but a car was all they had to arrange, and they flawed. After a lot of heated discussions, they finally arranged the expected car, and the driver was really good, and we had a very nice time thereafter. So if you can ignore this incident, go ahead with them, as the prices and the itinerary were great.
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    Sai Kiran

    Hyderabad

    Sai's 4 days trip to Kumarakom

    Experience was great. But the view munnar rooms were not hygiene. Cockroaches in the bathroom. Except for that everything else was great. Thank you helping us.
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    Vrgup

    Bengaluru

    Vrgup's 5 days trip to Kumarakom

    Driver was well informative about the places to visit very cooperative and also very humble. Hotels were nice good service provided by them .
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    Rajesh Gupta

    New delhi

    Rajesh's 5 days trip to Kumarakom

    Overall the experience was good and we enjoyed the locations and stay planned by travel partner Felix Feria by mutual agreement. Driver was good and well familiar with all the routes and places in advance.
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    Gauravkothariu

    Pune

    Gauravkothariu's 6 days trip to Kumarakom

    Had awesome experience. Special thanks to Mr. Vineet who planned everything perfectly and ensured personal care throughout Had awesome experience. Special thanks to Mr. Vineet who planned everything perfectly and ensured personal care throughout
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    Hardik Panchal

    Mumbai

    Hardik's 7 days trip to Kumarakom

    Dear Trip Triangle, Greetings for the day! I have planned all my past trips on my own. This time due to other priorities I chose Trip triangle based on a friend's reference to get a proper and hustle free itinerary, best negotiated hotel prices, language friendly driver and a lot of memories throu
    ghout the trip. I would like to give my experience and feedback: Hotels were suggested by us, there was no price negotiation done from 7C's Destination. I was getting the same hotel tariff as the agents. The agent does not suggest the hotels as per our suggestion and our needs, they lack a list of hotels. The itinerary is so vaguely mentioned and the driver is unaware about all the sightseeing places we want to visit daily. Driver appointed to us acted sweet , humble but was cunning , always confused and always trying to fool us. Day 1: He did not take us to sight seeing as we reached late. 2 waterfalls mentioned on the itenary were not visited, the reason being no water, dark etc. Accepted all the reasons given by him. Day 2: He would not take us for sightseeing, instead take us to spice garden Ayur valley and force us to buy from there as we will not get good quality spices anywhere else. He dropped us at the hotel and when we asked about the sightseeing, he couldn't take us as the itinerary was not shared with him.I had to call the 7C's Destination agent Mr. Renjit to talk to him. Eravikulam National park was closed he should have mentioned earlier after reaching Munnar Mr. Renjit is saying you cannot visit due to breeding time. Day 3: We could not visit Periyar national park as it was fully booked 1 day prior. We spoke with other guests who had done online booking. On top of that Mr. Renjit is blaming us for not reaching prior 1 pm. To summarise the trip: Delhi Trip agent was not ethical, suggested we cancel the trip request at the trip triangle and they would give additional Rs 10,000 discount. 7 C's Destination were talking about ethics but lack to fulfill comments mentioned in the itinerary. Driver was taking commission at every place we visited Spicy shopping, Ayurvedic centers, Kerala chips and even for bookings which we did by ourselves. We received constant complaint calls from the surfing and kayaking schools stating the driver asked for commission. On declining the commission the driver posted negative feedback on the internet. Driver would not stay in our hotel or nearby hotels. He would be late by 20mins to 30 mins in the morning to pick us from the hotel due to which we missed all the major sightseeings in Munnar and Varkala. Other tour guests were getting the discount at Jatayu Earth center while we did not get any discount. We have spent Rs 1,06,340 but it was not worth it. It could have been much better. Thanks and regards, Hardik Panchal.
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    Vipin Yadav

    Vipin's 5 days trip to Kumarakom

    Nicely organised by the agent and hotels were really good.And a great experience. Thanks Travel unbounded for wonderful life long memories

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    What are some of the activities that you must try in Kumarakom?

    Kumarakom condenses the essence of a holiday in Kerala. Home to Kerala's biggest backwater, Vembanad lake, spending time on a houseboat is a must. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is also an important spot for tourists along with Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall. The Maya Spa is well reputed for it's Ayurvedic massages and the traditional art forms of Kathakali and Kalaripayattu can be found and enjoyed here as well.

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