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Kumarakom's Responsible Tourism bags United Nations World Tourism
Kumarakom's Responsible Tourism bags United Nations World Tourism
Kumarakom in Kottayam district is the most popular backwater destination in Kerala. The place is 15 km west of the district. Kumarakom is a group of tiny islands on the Vembanad Lake. This is a part of Kuttanad. This beautiful green area has wide stretches of mangrove forest with many species of birds.

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Kumarakom offers its visitors leisure activities such as boating and fishing in its backwaters. The Kumarakom Tourist Village Complex of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has independent cottages set among coconut and banana plantations. Holidays spent on houseboats and traditional Kettuvalloms, are surely an unforgettable experience.

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The Kumarakom bird sanctuary spread over an area of 14 acres. This is a favourite place of migratory birds. This place is known as Baker's Estate a