3 Places in Kerala you must Visit

Kumarakom

About Kumarakom

More then 7 million visitors visit Kumarakom to experience its natural beauty and  nature charm of Kumarakon. It is set in the backdrop of the the largest lake in the state  Vembanad Lake, famous for its backwater tourism. Kumarakom is situated 13 Kms away from Kottayam City. The village  offers the experience of wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, mangrove forests, paddy fields, coconut trees boating and fishing . Kumarakom  is sprawled over an area of 51.67 sq. km, which is inclusive of 24.13 sq. km of the lake and  paddy fields spread over an area of 15.75 sq. km. The village has a moderate climate throughout the year with the rainfall of 1100mm and with 27.3 °C of temprature. Kumarakom Village is 13 Km away from Kottayam which is nearest Railway Station and 94 Km away from Cochin International Airport. Some of the best places to visit in Kumarakon are Aymanam, Kudamaloor, Pallikkoodam, Kallara, Nattakom, Panachikkadu Rese  rvoirs.

Kumarakom has a bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres, the  bird sanctuary at Kumarakom is known for species of migratory birds, it is a home to flora and fauna. The Vembanad Lake, at Kerala is habitat of marine and species of freshwater fish.
   
Kumarakom boat race is well known across the world, it has a wide variety of houseboats to experience world for houseboat. Special boats like Odi-Vallam, Kochu-odi Vallam,  Churulan Vallam,Iruttukutthi Vallam,  and Chundan,  take part in the the boat races at Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Climate & Temperature of Kumarakom

Kumarakom has a moderate climate throughout the year with the average rainfall of 1100 mm and average termperature of Kumarakom is  27.3 °C.

How & Time to Visit Kumarakom

⦁    Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 13 km
⦁    Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 94 km
⦁    Best time to visit: September to May

Places To Visit in Kumarakom

• Aymanam
• Kudamaloor
• Pallikkoodam
• Kallara
• Nattakom
• Panachikkadu Reservoirs
• Thazhathangadi
• Thanneermukkam Bund in Kuttanad

Hotels & Resorts in Kumarakom

• 1. Kumarakom Lake Resprt
• 2. The Zuri Kumarakon
• 3. Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa
• 4. Coconut Lagoon
• 5. Backwater Ripples
• 6. Eastend Lakesong Resort
• 7. Whispering Palms
• 8. Aveda Resorts & Spa

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Alleppey 

About Alleppey

Alleppey also known as Venice of the East  is probably one of the most famous tourist destinations in Kerala, The Cityis famous for its boat races, backwater ,beaches, marine products and coir industry, it is having extensive network of backwaters in-fact it is the most popular place to experience Kerala’s backwaters.There are expanses of paddy fields, quaint chapels, interesting fishing villages, and lakes filled with water lilies which make Allepey one of the best tourist places in Kerala for 3 days trip.

Location

Alappuzha also known by its former name Alleppey 155 km north of Trivandrum is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District in the Indian State of Kerala. Alappuzha is a city and a municipality in Kerala with an urban population of 174,164 it is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake.

Climate & Temperature of Alleppey

• Alleppey is hot and humid during the summer, although it remains fairly cool and pleasant during the months of October and November, with the average temperature of 27 degree Celsius.

How & Time to Visit Alleppey

⦁    Nearest Airport: Kochi Airport, which is 53 km away from the city (COK)
⦁    Nearest Railway Station: Alleppey Railway Station (ALLP)
⦁    Best time to visit Allippey is from September to mid-May



Places To Visit in Alleppey

• Alappuzha Beach
• Krishnapuram Palace
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Marari Beach
• Revi Karunakaran Museum
• Marari Beach, Punnamada Lake
• Sri Krishna Temple in Ambalappuzha 
• Pathiramanal

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Munnar

About Munnar

At an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, a very popular hill stations in Kerala, Munnar is one of the best tourist places in Kerala for 2 days trip with 80000+ miles of tea plantation,  misty valleys, and low-flying clouds,  Munnar is a hill station that has become one of the best places in Kerala  for honeymoon. Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days therefore it was summer capital for the British.

• The temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C in summer and 5 °C and 25 °C in winter.

 

How & Time to Visit Munnar

⦁    Nearest airport: Kochi Airport, 143 km away from the hill station.
⦁    Nearest railway station: Aluva Railway Station, 110 km away from Munnar.
⦁    Best time to visit: October to March

 

Places To Visit in Munnar

⦁    TATA Tea Museum,
⦁    Meesapulimala,
⦁    Blossom Park,
⦁    Pothamedu ViewPoint,
⦁    Life of Pi Church,
⦁    Attukal Waterfalls,
⦁    Cheeyappara Waterfalls,
⦁    Top Station,
⦁    Marayoor Dolmens,
⦁    Indo Swiss Dairy Farm,
⦁    Kundala Lake,
⦁    Lockhart Gap,
⦁    Mattupetty Dam,
⦁    Anamudi,
⦁    Eravikulam National Park .

Food of Munnar

⦁    Idiyappam with Egg Curry
⦁    Puttu and Kadala Curry
⦁    Appam with Stew
⦁    Kerala Prawn Curry
⦁    Spicy Chicken Fry
⦁    Kairali Thali

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