Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated amidst the village of Kumarakom, which Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in the Kuttanad region of Kerala, South India. Sprawling over area 14 acres, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to may rare varieties of migratory birds.

Explore the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary at leisure during your Kerala Tour with A Journey to India and witness the exotic avian population that comprises of exotic bird species such as waterfowl, cuckoos, owls, egrets, herons and the water ducks, migratory Siberian cranes, parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetles, to name just a few. Just sit on a boat and enjoy an exciting journey around the islands that is the best way to spot these beautiful winged creatures. You can also avail of the houseboats and motorboats that are available on hire for bird watching cruises around the lake.

Combine your bird safari trips with a backwater cruise, as the Kumarakom Backwaters are known for its pristine beauty. The best time to bird watching in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is between June and August, but if it's the migratory birds that fascinate you, then November to February is the best time.

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