Kumarakom

Vembanad Lake, the longest lake in India and the largest lake in Kerala, sprawls across to a number of Kerala districts like Alappuzha, Cochin, Kottayam, etc. You can well explore the beauty and charm of this lake by having a pleasure filling boat trip. You will really find boating on the backwaters of the lake really interesting and entertaining.

We have seen that Vembanad Lake is spreading across to many districts. This is the reason why Vembanad Lake is known in different names across these different districts. While the people of Alappuzha (especially the people of Kuttanad) call it Punnamada Lake, for the people of Cochinc it is Kochi Lake. Though various water sports and sporty events are held on the lake, Nehru Trophy Snakeboat Race is the most prominent among all. This boat-racing event is held every year and thousands of tourists visit Alappuzha only to watch and enjoy this most spectacular boating event in Kerala.

The backwaters of Vembanad Lake is formed by large numbers of rivers and canals that flow into the lake. Visiting the point where the lake is merged with the tributary rivers, will surely make you opine that this is one of the most desired backwater destinations in Kerala. You will enjoy each of your holiday moments at Vembanad Lake. The entertainment facilities like boating and fishing are sufficient enough to make you fully relaxed and refreshed. Adding to them is the charming beauty of marvelous sights with the background of attractive backwaters.

House boats will be ideal for you to stay and enjoy the charm of Vembanad Lake because it will help you explore more of the beauty of the lake. You may also find better accomodations at resorts or home stays. While visiting Vembanad lake, you can easily drop in to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary where various species of migratory birds including darters, egrets, herons and teals are found. Siberian storks also are found. In short, your cruise on houseboats along the Vembanad Lake will be one of the most enriching experiences in your life.