India is a land of diverse flora and fauna. The fascinating Avian fauna of India snatches the attention of the tourists with its specatacular beauty. Visit to India means visit to the several bird sanctuaries located in many parts of the country. Kerala, the state of India known as God's own country offers a wonderful opportunity of bird watching.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is an ideal place for watching the birds. Wildlife attractions in this state of India can be seen in Silent Valley National Park, Waywand Wildlife Reserve and Idduki
National Park.
In Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary of Kerala you can explore the forest life on foot. See the birds like parrots, cuckoos, owls, waterfowls, herons, water ducks, and larks on the trees of mangrove forest in this national park in Kerala. Vast expanse of the lush paddy field and sprawling mango groves are scattered in the forest area. See the birds of different species from the immediate vicinity and also get the chance to feed them by your own hand.
Bird watching is not the only attraction in this bird sanctuary. You will also enjoy cruising and motor boating in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. On the neighboring Emerald green backwaters of the Vemband lake you will enjoy boat cruising. At the center of this lake you can visit Pathiramanal a beautiful island. You can also reach there by boat. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the place in Kerala to enjoy the delicious taste of the authentic Kottand cuisine.
Ideal time to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary:
This bird sanctuary can be best visited during the months November to February. This is the time when Siberian cranes visit this bird sanctuary. Among many other birds of the sanctuary do not forget to see
these feathered guests from Siberia.
How to reach at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary:
The nearest airport to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is Kochi Airport Nedumbasery. This airport is located at a distance of 106 Km from the bird sanctuary. You can visit the bird sanctuary from the airport availing car. Nearest railway station of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is Kottyam Junction. This railway station is located just 15 Km away from the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. From the Kottayam station you can visit the bird sanctuary using S-H-1 links.
Dining at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary:
You will enjoy delicious seafood at Vemband Seafood Bar. Other restaurants located in the neighborhood of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary include Pearlspot, Fort Kochi, Taravadu, Thattukada
and Ettukettu.
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