Boating through Vembanad lake is the main sightseeing activity for a tourist to kumarakom. Vembanad lake ( Kayal/ Kol) is the longest lakes in India and the largest in Kerala.It is connected to Arabian sea. This lake is known in many names according to its location, In alleppey area it is known as Punnamada lake in Alleppey- Kuttanad, Kochi lake in Kochi

Types Boats in Kumarakom

Houseboats- good for a relaxing vacation

Motor Boat – fast, cheaper, can accommodate up to 80 persons

Shikkara boats-is a traditional open canoe like country boat, the maximum capacity is 6 prersons

Speed Boats – expensive but faster

Kumarakom bird Santuary -

Situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake is a heavenly place for the travelling birds like Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.