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The Kottayam district with a Majority of backwaters, numerous lagoons, rivers and canals opening up to the Vembanad Lake, no doubt offers a serene ambiance and beauty of inner state. A nice way to loosen oneself in the midst of placid green water, greenish hills, gently swaying Coconut groves, meandering rivers and canals. The Vembanad Lake and backwaters attract major tourists who enjoy boat rides among the scenic places..........
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No doubt a casual holiday trip to Kerala, especially, in places dominated by back waters will never disappoint you. The world out there, is a paradise in the cool shadows of swaying dense trees and groves, with beautiful back water forming the back drop and the distant Sun making them radiant. The beaches are picturesque, a perfect place to relax your mind and heart.
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Above image: Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Kerala, a bird-watcher's paradise. one can spot different groups of migratory traveling long distances. A boat ride is a fascinating experience.........
Kumarakom, one of the popular sites of Kerala is near Kottayam - 16 kilometres (10 mi). Set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest freshwater lake, it is bird watchers’ paradise because it is a favorite ground intended for migratory birds. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary stretching about 14 acres is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.
Kumarakom has vast expanse of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves. Peraycka (Guyva), Pineapple, Mango, Jackfruit, Ambazhanga,Puli (tamarind), Banana, etc grow here in plenty. Because of the presence of a long stretching bund built long ago, the sea water does not get mixed with back waters. Canals from the nearby Meenachil river provide water for irrigation. The canals are lined with hibiscus plants that lean towards the canal on either side, forming a canopy and the hanging lovely hibiscus flowers enhance the beauty of this enchanting place.
The economy of this place is mainly dependent on agriculture and tourism. This place has a variety of houseboats and is internationally well known for quiet houseboat ride in the vast expanse of back waters far away from the hurried world and urban madness.
Kumarakom has vast expanse of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves. Peraycka (Guyva), Pineapple, Mango, Jackfruit, Ambazhanga,Puli (tamarind), Banana, etc grow here in plenty. Because of the presence of a long stretching bund built long ago, the sea water does not get mixed with back waters. Canals from the nearby Meenachil river provide water for irrigation. The canals are lined with hibiscus plants that lean towards the canal on either side, forming a canopy and the hanging lovely hibiscus flowers enhance the beauty of this enchanting place.
The economy of this place is mainly dependent on agriculture and tourism. This place has a variety of houseboats and is internationally well known for quiet houseboat ride in the vast expanse of back waters far away from the hurried world and urban madness.
Kettuvallam (house boat) has been in use for centuries by the local people to go fishing or to transport agricultural produce, goods, etc. This kind of boat was widely used as far back as 15th centuries by the natives to transport spices, etc., from interior places to the nearest seaport on the western coast to be exported to foreign lands. There are other kinds of impressive wooden boats such as Kochu-odi Vallam, Odi-Vallam, Iruttukutthi Vallam, Churulan Vallam and Chundan Vallam (Snake Boat).
They come with different shape and size with provision for specified number of oarsmen. The are mainly used for boat racing during the famous Onam festival that falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August - September). More than 1000 trained oarsmen in boats of different sizes and shapes will actively take part in the events. Among the boats, Snake Boats are the main attractions. However, in this part of Kerala, Iruttukuthi boats with about 50 oarsmen row are widely used. It is a great sight to see several boats racing at the same time with oarsmen rowing with all their might to win the race.
If one needs peace and tranquility and be free from mundane and mechanical life, Kumarakom is the right choice. A joyful ride in the Kettuvalam in the back waters offers everything that you need to relax your mind - an opportunity wide open in God's own country. based on old post:
If one needs peace and tranquility and be free from mundane and mechanical life, Kumarakom is the right choice. A joyful ride in the Kettuvalam in the back waters offers everything that you need to relax your mind - an opportunity wide open in God's own country. based on old post:
