Hotels in Kumarakom

About Kumarakom Hotels

Kumarakom is just 16 km away from Kottayam in Kerala and is situated just beside Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in Kerala. Kumarakom is a cluster of small human-made islands that have been reclaimed from the lake. Kumarakom is famous for its fishing, its backwaters, paddy fields, local cuisine, traditional Kettuvallams, etc. The Kumarakom bird sanctuary is flocked to by many migratory birds and is a must for bird watchers.

When booking hotels in Kumarakom, one can find a slew of various hotels in Kumarakom’s hotels, from hotels on boats, the luxury hotels in Kumarakom and even budget-friendly hotels accommodations in Kumarakom. There are great deals on Kumarakom hotels that you can find when you book hotels online in Kumarakom.

Places to visit in Kumarakom

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

The Kumarakom or Vembanad Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake and is flocked to by many migratory birds. You are able to rent houseboats that you can use further to immerse yourself into the beauty of the bird sanctuary.

Things to do in Kumarakom

Explore the backwaters of Kumarakom

Indulge yourself with the delicious food here.

Go shopping during your visit here, there are many delightful purchases that await you.

Why visit Kumarakom?

Kumarakom is a beautiful place that is overflowing with natural splendour. This makes for a great romantic getaway or even the perfect place for nature lovers to explore.

Kumarakom Hotels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I find the best hotels in Kumarakom?

A. There are some wonderful hotels and resorts in Kumarakom that can be found when searching for hotels online in Kumarakom. Kumarakom Wood Castle Serviced Apartments, Lovedale Lakeside Homestay, Lake Canopy, Aveda Kumakoram, Aqua lilies waterfront heritage homestay, Illikalam lakeside cottages, etc. are examples of great hotels in Kumarakom.

2. Where to find the best street food in Kumarakom?

A. The Syrian Christian culinary style is a big influence on the Kumarakom food culture. When you visit and stay at the Kumarakom hotels, you will find that items like kappa, appam and kinds of seafood like karimeen, shrimp, prawns, squids, crabs, etc. are very popular in Kumarakom. 

3. What is the best time to visit Kumarakom?

A. The winters, September to March is the best time to visit and book your stay at the hotels in Kumarakom. Summers can get quite hot. And the monsoons are quite beautiful. However, backwater cruises aren't permitted during the monsoon season.

4. Is Kumarakom expensive?

A. Kumarakom isn't particularly expensive, but it is advisable for visitors here to come expecting to spend a little. Having said that, there are many ways for travellers on a budget to make the most of their trip here, and one can find quite a few budget-friendly accommodations in Kumarakom.

5. Best shopping places to visit in Kumarakom?

A. Kumarakom is known for its Kerala Silk Sarees, camel-bone carvings, wooden carvings, antique handicraft artefacts made of bronze and metal statues, embroidered screw pine mats and Kathakali masks are also excellent things to shop for during your stay at the hotels in Kumarakom.

6. Are there budget hotels in Kumarakom?

A. Yes, there are quite a few budget friendly hotels and resorts in Kumarakom that can be found when you look at the Kumarakom Hotels price list.

7. Is Kumarakom safe?

A. Yes, Kumarakom is a very safe place for tourists to visit. There need not be any special worry when planning your visit and booking your stay at the Kumarakom hotels.

8. How to travel in Kumarakom?

A. During your stay in Kumarakom, you can explore the city best through the boats and steamers that are available for hire. It is also likely that your Hotel in Kumarakom will have boats for hire that you can take advantage of.

9. What is the closest airport to Kumarakom?

A. The closest airport to Kumarakom is the Cochin (also known as Kochi) International Airport and is roughly 45 km away from the city. This is a well-connected airport and has regular flights to many domestic and international cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Colombo, and Singapore. Once you reach Cochin Airport, there are buses and taxis available to take you to your hotel in Kumarakom.

10. What is the best way to travel to Kumarakom?

A. Kumarakom is excellently connected by elaborate roadways. Many buses go here as part of the Kerala State Tourism. There are also many taxi services available from the neighbouring cities that one can use to reach their hotel in Kumarakom. Kottayam Railway station is the closest railway station to Kumarakom and is only 16 km away from the city. The station is well connected as there are numerous regular trains that travel here from places like new Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Hubli, Kanyakumari, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, etc. once you reach the station, you can find taxis to take you the rest of the way to your accommodations in Kumarakom.