Almost everyone identifies Kumarakom with an image of a houseboat. For me this image with the 'vallams' all anchored to a pier is what Kumarakom is. The place is beautiful....so peaceful and fills you with serenity and one of the only places that all the resorts on the banks of the lake do full justice to.


When in Kumarakom, a boat ride on the Vembanad lake is a must if you are not already on a houseboat. The lake is so serene and the boat goes through the little villages all along the backwaters lending a amazing insight into the lives of the local people. The waters are their lifeline and it shows....



A little secret about Kumarakom is that the Vembanad lake is also a bird sanctuary where migratory birds keep coming and going.....its a tough task to catch sight of them but the usual like the kingfisher are a common sight...



The best part about the trip for me was that Max(our boxer) was with us... we had driven down from Bangalore with him. We spent a lot of time finding a resort which allowed dogs. I will forever regret not remembering the name of the place but the staff there were so sweet to him....got him milk and bowls of food and were absolutely friendly with him!! He had the best time....fabulous food, lots and lots of attention, boat rides, AC rooms and high adventure!! He came on the boat ride with us and the people in Kumarakom got their cameras out to take pictures of him!!



A beautiful place...a beautiful trip. We will go another time....the peace and serenity of Kumarakom always beckons.....