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| Birds in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary | | |
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| The avian population is the main attraction at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary supports hundreds of bird species including both resident and the migratory birds. The resident birds that can be spotted in the sanctuary include waterfowls, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons, kingfishers and water ducks. Some commonly spotted migratory birds include Siberian cranes, parrots, teals, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, etc. Birds like Siberian cranes remain as flocks and can easily be spotted.House boats and motor boats help in the deep exploration and a wonderful time in the lake. House boats are often preferred as they are stealth and do not disturb the birds | |
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| Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Set in the Kerala Backwaters the bird sanctuary is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds. | |
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| Waterfowl, Cuckoo, Owls, Egrets, Herons Water Ducks, Parrots, Teal, Larks, Flycatchers, Wood Beetle, Mangrove Forests, Green Paddy Fields and Coconut Groves | |
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| Cuckoo - The Koel | |
Cuckoo – The Koel is 39- 46 cm in length. It is a long and slim birds. It has a long tails, pointed wings and curved bills. The male is glistening black, with yellowish green bill and crimson eyes. They have short wings but long tail. The female is dark brown, with profusely spotted and barred with white. Females have green beak and red eyes. Males and females are distinct in appearance. Tail is dark gray and slightly white in colour. The crown is dark brown and the bill is pale green in colour. Females are slightly smaller than the males
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| They are mostly found in every part of India. They can also be spotted in the Batla National Park, Corbett National Park, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Pench National Park and Barwala Bird Sanctuary. |
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| Indian Peafowl | |
Males are about 107 cm long and females are about 86 cm long. Males weigh around 5 kg and the females weigh around 3.4 kg. Both have fan shaped crest on their head. Three toes face forward and one backward. The most attracting part of the peacock is the fan or train of feathers that grow from its shimmering blue back. The train is approximately 1.6 m in length. It can also raise its train of feathers. The peahens do not have train, her plumage is brown, white and black in colour. They have royal blue neck and breast. Indian Peafowl is one of the most colorful bird. It is the largest member of pheasant and turkey family.
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| Peafowls are found all over India. In Haryana they are found in almost every village. They can be spotted in Sariska Tiger reserve, Kanha National Park and Ranthambore National Park. It is the National Bird of India | |
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| Kingfishers | |
| Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and 13 species which occur in India and 7 in Kerala | |
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| Grey Heron | |
| The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions. It has become common in summer even inside the Arctic circle along the Norwegian coast | |
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| White Ibis | |
| White Ibis is a large marsh bird with naked black head and neck, and long, stout, black, down curved curlew like bill. The bird is found throughout Indian Subcontinent and Myanmar. | |
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| Spoonbill Stork | |
| Spoonbill stork is a beautiful bird, perhaps the most easy to identify because of it ‘spoon-shaped’ bill. | |
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| Rosy Pelican | |
| This bird is found in great congregations on jheels and lagoons, it is white or rose tinged with a tuft of yellow feathers on the breast, has a slight crest and the feathers of the forehead end in a point above the bill. | |
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| Siberian Cranes | |
| Four species of crane visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, including the famous Siberian crane, but the Sarus crane is resident. A large grey bird with a red head and nearly as tall as a man, the Sarus crane is much venerated as a symbol of marital bliss in India. Sarus cranes pair for life, and locals believe that if one dies, the other will die of a broken heart. The Sarus courtship display is one of the most magnificent bird spectacles in the world. The couple bow, circle round each other with outspread wings, throw back their long necks, take great leaps into the air, all the while uttering their far reaching, trumpeting call. | |
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| Hotels & Resorts In Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary |
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| Kalathil Lake Resort |
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 This Lake Resort is ideally located in the north of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and is just 25 km away from Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of Arabian Sea. Alleppy (Allappuzha), the Venice of the East is only one-hour drive away.An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world Kalathil Lake resort is surrounded by Vembanad lake on three sides. |
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| Water Scapes Resort |
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 The backwater village of Kumarakom in Kottayam district shot into fame with Arundhati Roy’s Booker prize winning book - The God of Small Things. Kumarakom offers one of the most unforgettable experiences for travelers. Houseboats, picture-book villages, secluded coves, lagoons and the rich flora and fauna of the mangrove ecosystem in the famed Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary make it a truly distinct destinationWaterscapes - this exotic backwater resort, on the shores of Vembanad Lake is located inside the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which draws migratory birds from as far away as Siberia. The only resort in the destination located inside the bird sanctuary and is noted for its independent huts that stand on stilts and is a place teeming with mangrove vegetation. It offers its guests uninterrupted access to the backwater life of Kumarakom. It is also an interesting location for eco tourists who are interested in mangrove ecosystem, birds related ecosystem. |
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| Illikkalam - A Unique Lake Side Resort |
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 Kumarakom is situated in Kottayam District, in Kerala State, in India,It is on the west of Kottayam, and on the north east of Alappuzha (Alleppey ).The total area of Kumarakom is 52 Sq.Kms.(12,844 Acres) out of the above, 24 Sq.Km. is part of Lake Vembanad,16 Sq.Km. is Paddy fields, the area of the settlement of the village is only 12 Sq.Kms.The whole of western, southern and part of northern boundary of kumarakom is Lake Vembanad. Kumarakom was a very small place till 18th Century; major part of Kumarakom was reclaimed from Lake Vembanad, by using the sand from the lake. Kumarakom is comprising of reclaimed land, lot of canals, Meenachil River and lake Vembanad. |
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| Abad Lake Resort |
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 Abad Whispering Palms is located at Kumarakom the most exotic resort destination in Kerala right on the bank of the Vembanadu Lake in natural back water surroundings. Situated amidst natural backwater setting, it is a place where you can relax and bask in the luxury of tranquility.
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| Paradise Resort |
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 Located near the picturesque Kumarakom Lake in Kottayam distrct,Paradise Inn resorts has been in the forefront of catering to the genuine holiday aspirations of the vacationer and endeavors to make his holidays truly memorable |
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| Sun Tara Beach Resort |
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 Sun Tara Beach Resort is nestled into the hillock and located off an ancient fishing village at Vizhinjam and close to Kovalam Beach and just 20 kilometers from the Trivandrum International airport.Long, beautiful shores of Chowara beach that gives its occasional visitors the tranquility we often dream of; the perennial silence interrupted by the chime from the Azhimala Shiva Temple |
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| Cocobay Resort | |
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 Cocobay Resort is located in Kumarakom, a backwater hamlet - the most sought after holiday destination in Kerala. Nestled amid swaying palms, the resort fronts the magnificence of the Vembanad Lake with its canals, streams and intricate network of waterways. The resort is accessible only by water and is embraced by the lake.
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| Travel Information In Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary |
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| General Information |
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Entry fee for Indians Rs. 5, foreign nationals Rs. 45 Guide fees Rs. 100-200 Timings 6 am to 6.30 pm
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| Location : Banks of Vembanad Lake, 15 km West of Kottayam, Kerala, India. |
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| Best Time to Visit |
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| June to August (for watching resident birds), |
| November to February (for watching migratory birds) |
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| How to Reach Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary |
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| By Air |
| The nearest airport to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the Kochi Airport Nedumbassery, which is at a distance of 106 kilometers only. |
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| By Rail |
| The nearest railway station to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the Kottayam railway Junction, which is at a distance of about 15 kilometers only. |
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| By Road |
| The Kumarakom Bird sanctuary can be reached from Kottayam, which is at a distance of 15 kilometers only |
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| By Boat |
| Another exciting way to get to Kumarakom is by boat. Boats are available all the way from Cochin. There is also regular boat service from Cochin Boat Jetty to Kumarakom |
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