Kumarakam is located near the city of Kottayam in Kerala. It is a popular tourist destination famous for Backwater tourism. The back waters are in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest Fresh water lake in Kerala. Here you can find a vide variety of houseboats which is known world wide. Several Luxury and Budget resorts are available on the shores of lake which provide tourists the facilities of boating, yachting and fishing which gives a clear view of the wide area of the lake. This house boats are used by Tourist. For fishing and Transporting the Goods, a separate boat called Kettuvallam is used.
The other point of attraction is the Bird Sanctuary. You can visit here by Canoes and this will be arranged by local fisherman at the entrance of the sanctuary. This two hour canoe trip is really cheap will also give you a beautiful experience and is best during evening and early morning.
Nearest Airport is Cochin International Airport
Nearest Railway Station is Kottayam