Bird Sanctuary Kumarakom

Situated on the edge of the Vembanad Lake, the bird sanctuary is stretched across 14-15 acres of land. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a heaven for the lovers of nature and a preferred destination for the birds migrating like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.

Kumarakom is interestingly gorgeous. The blue backwaters and the surface of Vembanad Lake replicate the blue sky. The remarkable tones of green of the plants that comprises of mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy grasslands wrap the grassy countryside. Channels and waterways storm their path all the way through this green seventh heaven. Water lilies and lotuses blossom in the water and birds from the bird sanctuary on Vembanad Lake attract as they fly crossways the apparent tropical sky. Kumarakom is a peaceful and a pleasant holiday destination

A stopover to the bird sanctuary, placed inside the flourishing lush green acres of wooded land close by, acquaints you to the selection of migratory birds that gather in a very large number, a number of them from the Himalayas, a little even from as far as Siberia. Along with that you would be thrilled to see the resident kingfishers blazing in different colors, try out a walk under rookeries of egrets and night herons or lone golden-backed woodpeckers and even take pleasure in the playful activities of the paradise fly-catchers.

An enthralling island on the lake, Pathiramanal (sands of midnight), can be reached by boat from here. Approximately 10-11 acre island on the backwaters is dwelling to numerous uncommon varieties of migratory birds from diverse corners of the world. According to traditions a young Brahmin jumped into the Vembanad Lake to carry out his evening ablutions and the water made path for the ground to mount from underneath. The island is approachable only by boat. A journey along the Vembanad Lake is the most excellent way to enjoy the sanctuary.

Magnetism of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The chief pull of this Bird sanctuary are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, along with the migrating Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle and numerous different birds are found here at some stage in their own migrating seasons.
Seeing the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Houseboats and motorboats are provided on rent for bird watching that sail on the lake.
Ideal Time To Visit
The most suitable time to watch the migratory bird is between June and August. To watch Migratory birds, November to February is the best time.