Monday, 13 May 2013

Kumarakom ...THE BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN GOD'S OWN COUNTRY KERALA

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres (10 mi)), in KeralaIndia, famous for its backwater tourism.[1] It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala.[2]Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and faunaKumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. TheVembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot also known asEtroplus suratensis) shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsonii) common name Poovalan chemeen. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. If you are lucky you will chance upon a Siberian Crane, a special visitor during the migratory season.[3]It is a very beautiful place to live. It is a major tourist attraction.

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