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Tharavadu

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I am an experienced travel service provider in the backwaters of Kerala. I was born and brought up in this area of the world. I can help the travellers to find homely budget places to stay, backwater cruises in houseboats, country boats, guided tours, taxi & sightseeing etc.

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Q: In your opinion, what is Kumarakom’s number one attraction? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: 13kms from Kottayam, lies the sleepy little village of Kumarakom on Vembanad Lake. It offers exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. The Bird Sanctuary here is spread across 14 acres of marshy land in the shore of Vembanad Lake, a natural habitat of migratory birds and an ornithologist’s paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, waterfowl, cuckoo and migratory birds like Siberian Stork, wild duck, etc live in flocks are fascinating sight for the visitors. The village Kumarakom is the merger of mangrove forest, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves inter spread with waterway and canals adorned with wild lily. This enchanting backwater destination has its leisure options like boating, fishing etc.

Q: What else shouldn’t be missed? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: A ride in a country boat through the village canals should not be missed.

Q: Is it expensive to eat out in Kumarakom? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: If you prefer star hotels like Coconut Lagoon, KLR etc. it would be really expensive.

Q: What is the best part of Kumarakom to eat out in? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: There are local `Toddy Shops' where they offer local dishes (particularly fish) & local drink `Toddy'. But beware...local dishes are very HOT... but less expensive.

Q: Is it expensive to go out at night in Kumarakom? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: There is not much night activities in Kumarakom.

Q: What is your favourite bar/club in Kumarakom? Submitted By: Hostelworld Moderator on the 3rd December 2006 A: There is Kottayam Club (which is exclusively for members & their guests) which is a good place for night parties.

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