Kerala
Kumarakom Cab Tours
Luxury resorts and houseboats on the vast Vembanad Lake. Kerala's most serene backwater escape.
Browse All Kumarakom TripsKochi (85km)
Nearest Airport
Sep–Mar
Best Season
2–3 Days
Avg Duration
Backwaters & Birding
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Kumarakom by Cab — Why It Works
Kumarakom is a cluster of small islands on the eastern shore of Vembanad — Kerala’s largest lake. Where Alleppey is the busy houseboat hub, Kumarakom is its refined sibling: world-class lakeside resorts, a renowned bird sanctuary, and sunset cruises across open water. Just 1.5 hours from Kochi, it pairs perfectly with Fort Kochi at the start of a trip or Alleppey for a two-backwater itinerary.
Top Kumarakom Itineraries
View allCochin · Munnar · Kumarakom · Alleppey · Kovalam · Trivandrum
8 Days : Magical Kerala Cab Tour
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Cochin · Munnar · Valara Waterfalls · Cheeyapara Waterfalls · Mattupetty Dam · Echo Point · Anaimudi · Rajamala · Eravikulam National Park · Alleppey · Kumarakom · Vembanad Lake · Trivandrum · Padmanabha Swami Temple · Sungumugam Beach · Kovalam · Kanyakumari · Vivekananda Rock · Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
7-Day Kerala Cab Tour: Munnar, Alleppey & Kovalam
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7-Day Kerala Cab Tour: Munnar, Kodaikanal & Thekkady
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Cochin · Kumarakom · Vembanad Lake · Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary · Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls · Bay Island Driftwood Museum · Pathiramanal Island · Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary · Spice Plantations · Thekkady
4-Day Kerala Cab Tour: Kumarakom & Thekkady
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Popular Places in Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake
Kerala’s largest lake — sunset cruises and houseboats
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Siberian storks, egrets, herons on the lakeshore
Pathiramanal Island
Uninhabited island reachable only by boat
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall
100-ft cascade in rubber country, 18 km away
Alleppey
Houseboat hub across the lake, 33 km by road
Kottayam
Gateway town with the ancient Thirunakkara temple
Best Time to Visit Kumarakom
Green months = ideal weather. Grey months = monsoon/off-season (can be beautiful but expect rain).
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kumarakom from Kochi?
About 55 km from Kochi city (85 km from Kochi airport) — roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by cab. The road passes through Vaikom, a temple town worth a brief stop.
Kumarakom or Alleppey — which backwater destination should I pick?
Kumarakom is quieter and more upscale — better resorts, bird sanctuary, open-lake views. Alleppey is the houseboat boarding hub with narrower canals. Many travellers stay in Kumarakom and take a day houseboat cruise from Alleppey.
When is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary best?
November to February, when migratory birds (including Siberian storks) arrive. Visit at opening time (6:30 am) for the best sightings. The sanctuary is closed during heavy rain.
Can I do a houseboat stay in Kumarakom?
Yes. Kumarakom has its own houseboat jetty with overnight and day cruises on Vembanad Lake. The open-lake cruise is a different experience from Alleppey’s narrow canals — wider horizons, bigger sunsets.
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