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Kumarakom
Brief
On the shores of Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is where time slows to a crawl
as you travel through the narrow backwater channels. Silence rules. Only
bird calls and the click of the shutter break it. History Culture Climate & Geogaphical Location
Temperatures in Kumarakom range from a maximum of 37°C in summer to a minimum of 16°C in winter. There is generally a cool breeze blowing in from Lake Vembanad. The monsoons are from early June to September, but rainfall is not unexpected even in October and early November. The peak tourist season lasts from November to March.
How to Reach
Kumarakom is well connected by air, rail, road & waterway. By air, The nearest airport to Kumarakom is Kochi (Cochin), which is 110 km away. By rail, The closest railhead is at Kottayam, which is 14 km away. By road, The city of Kochi is 78 km away. By watereay, You can also cruise down to Kumarakom in your houseboat from either Alappuzha or Kochi.














