Vembanad Lake at Kumarakom is the classic houseboat and backwater stretch for travelers based on the Kottayam side of the lake. Canals, reed banks, and open water frame sunset cruises, overnight houseboats, and shorter motorboat rides. Many itineraries start from the Kumarakom jetties and loop past birding edges toward Pathiramanal. Book boats through the jetty or your stay, and leave time for a slow evening on the water.
- Address: Vembanad Lake shore, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala 686563
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