Fishing, bird watching and exploring local life - Kumarakom serves as a sanctuary for travellers eager to delve into the rustic charm of village life. Kumarakom invites you to indulge in restorative Ayurvedic sessions, savour the distinct flavours of freshly prepared non-vegetarian cuisines or soak up the ambient tranquillity, leading you into a sphere where time leisurely ebbs.

Kumarakom is blessed with lush green paddy fields and tranquil backwaters. Beyond the Backwaters' package will let you experience the peaceful village life of Kumarakom. Experiential packages are Beyond the Backwaters & A Day with Farmers

A walk through the lush greenery fills your mind and soul with its freshness. Village Life Experience packages of Responsible Tourism offers you chances to take a walk through the paddy fields of Kerala to surrender yourselves to its enthralling beauty.

The first Responsible Tourism Mission activities were held in Kumarakom. They were so successful that it attracted global attention. Aymanam was chosen as Kerala’s first model Responsible Tourism village.

Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Kottayam A Museum displaying a unique collection of superior quality driftwood articles of very high artistic value, prepared through a rare and innovative modern art form, is functioning at the scenic village of Kumarakom in Kottayam

Huge collection of antiques. Wonderful experience at the Antique shop. A dream shop full of antiques, amazing antique furniture and a vintage items. Place was exceptionally clean and organized. Staff was friendly and helpful, was able to browse without any pressure and prices were very reasonable. This place has a very prominent old world charm. As the name suggests, they sell curios, antiques, spices and the like. Prices aren’t too steep. A good place to get your souvenirs while at Kumarakom. They also have a serviced apartment for daily rent and a museum filled with antiques mostly pertaining to Kerala culture.

This is a video of the Kumarakom Boat Jetty and the Walkway near it, which is very scenic and an experience worth having when near Kumarakom

The Thanneermukkom Bund, considered the largest mud regulator in the country, was built as part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme. The huge construction is built across Lake Vembanad, the largest lake of the State, and divides the lake into two parts. It also connects the two districts of Kottayam and Alappuzha through the Thanneermukkam and Vechoor villages on either side of the bund. The bund, which has a length of 1400 meters, is situated between 76° 23′ and 76° 25′E and 9° 40′B latitude. This includes a 470m-long reclaimed portion in the middle. The construction began in 1958 but completion of the project took many years. The western and eastern portions of the bund, with a length of 470 metres each, has 31 shutters on each side. The construction of these parts was completed in 1967. In 1977, the government started building the middle part. Land had to be reclaimed from the backwaters to complete the construction. The shutters were connected on either side to control the entry of salt water.

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” this place justifies the saying. This is a gem of a place hidden between paddy fields. Awesome location with a canal on one side and paddy fields on the other side. There is a toddy shop in the middle of the paddy fields.

Here is a short film on the Responsible Tourism initiatives at Kumarakom. Kumarakom was honored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India for the best Responsible Tourism initiative in Kerala.