Location : Kerala
Major Attractions : Water Fowl
Best time to Visit : June to August & November to February


About Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated in the south Indian state of Kerala is one of the country's smallest yet one of its most fascinating wildlife habitats. A visit to this charming abode of birds will introduce you to a diversity of colorful avian metropolis which include besides the permanent residents a number of migratory birds that arrive here from the extreme heights of the Himalayas as also far away places like Siberia and central Asia.

Another nearby tourist attraction is the Pathiramnal island, spread over an area of 10 acres. The enchanting islands can be accessed via a short boat ride through the shimmering backwaters surrounding the islands.

Wildlife Attractions in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a safe heaven for an umpteen number of beautiful bird species which call the place home. Thousands of trees spread all over the park provide ideal nesting grounds for these birds, which is a substantial cause of increase in the number of these creatures. Prominent amongst the birds found at Kumarakom include water fowl, owls, herons, parrots, larks, wood beetle, cuckoo, egret, water duck, teal and fly catchers.
A number of migratory birds also visit the area during winters and adorn the surroundings of the park till the onset of the summer season. Some of the commonly spotted migratory birds at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary include the Siberian stork, darter, teal, egret and heron.

The best way to spot these winged creatures is to take an early morning boat ride in the blue backwaters that flow all along the boundaries of the park. Boats can be easily hired from the office of the tourist reception centre located near the entrance of the park.

Getting There
By Air : Kumarakom bird sanctuary is located just 16 km from Kottayam. The place can be conveniently accessed through any of the three airports located at Cochin, Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) or Kozhikode. If you arrive at Kochi (Cochin), the best option would be to get a prepaid taxi from Nedumbassery and reach Kumarakom.

By Rail : Kottayam junction, situated just 15 km from Kumarakom is the nearest railhead from where the tourists can hire a taxi to reach Kumarakom.

By Road : The best way to access the sanctuary while relishing the immense natural beauty on offer is to travel by road. Kottayam lies on the state highway 1 which links Trivandrum with Cochin. State transport buses also operate between Kottayam and other neighbouring cities in Kerala.