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 vembabad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Pathiramanal, an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here.The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's Mansion', which was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). Now the complex has been renovated in grand style by the Taj Kerala Resorts Ltd. Boats are available on hire for a a cruise around the sanctuary.
The best time to bird watch is between June and August . To watch Migratory birds, November to February is the best time.
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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
vembabad lake is the
best way to
experience the
sanctuary.
Pathiramanal, an
enchanting island on
the lake, can be
accessed by boat
from here.The Kumarakom
Tourist Complex,
sprawling over 101
acres of enchanting
wooded land and
lake, was built
around the
50-year-old 'Baker's
Mansion', which was
earlier a small
hotel run by the
Kerala Tourism
Development
Corporation (KTDC).
