About Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a national park. Formerly known as Baker’s estate, the park is set on an island in Vembanad Lake. Waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, and even Brahminy Kite can be spotted here. Amateurs and professional ornithologists alike are drawn to the sanctuary. Even if you don’t recognize any birds, the natural scenery will have you twittering with delight.
Timing: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information and bookings, contact Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) office:
Ph: +91 481 2525864
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Places to Visit near Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Vembanad Lake, Kerala
4.8 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
The India's Longest and Kerala's largest lake, Vembanad Lake spreads across several districts in Kerala State. It has different name in different...
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Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, Kerala
13.4 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
The Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is estimated to have been built one thousand years ago, this ranks as one of India’s oldest mosques. It is on the...
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Thazhathangadi Valiapalli, Kerala
14.9 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
This church is 12 kilometers from Kumarakom. Follow the steps and the arched doorway to enter the white church. The sixteenth century church is a...
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Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple, Kerala
16.2 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
You can find this temple in the center of Kottayam. It was built five hundred years ago by Thekkumkoor Maharajah. The grounds are picturesque and...
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Pathiramanal Island, Kerala
17.3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
Accessible only by boat, the Pathiramanal Island is a good rest point while boating and a paradise for birdspotting. A young Brahmin dived...
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Marari Beach, Kerala
26.5 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
Marari Beach is about 11 KMs from Alappuzha (Alleppey). It is located near Mararikulam, a small village. Famous for the fishing activity this...
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Mullakkal Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Kerala
33.5 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
This temple is well famed for its miraculous power. The main deity here is called as Bhagavathy Amman. Temple’s architecture is of traditional...
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Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kerala
35.5 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
Aruvikkuzhi falls makes an ideal picnic spot. This picturesque spot is 18 kilometers from Kottayam. The waterfalls are 102 feet high and fall in...
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Chottanikkara, Kerala
39 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
Chottanikkara is an attractive village in the district of Ernakulam. It is famous for the Chottanikkara Bhagavathi temple where Rajarajeswari...
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Thiruvalla, Kerala
42 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
Thiruvalla is famous as the gateway to Sabarimala as this place has Thiruvalla temple which is carved out of a single rock and has a Garuda alight...
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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Kerala
46.3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
This temple is one of the oldest of its kind in Kerala. Was established by ruler of Ambalapuzha the temple dates back to 15th century. Lord...
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Paradesi Synagogue, Kerala
47.3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - See map
The oldest active synagogue in India, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is home to many interesting objects of antiquity including the Scrolls of...
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