Summary
With surroundings which could come straight from a Hollywood film set, guided tours to Kumarakom have become a favourite with visitors looking to explore the network of lakes, rivers, oceanic inlets and canals which together form Kerala’s backwaters. Situated on Lake Vembanad, visits to the village are usually on beautifully-rendered houseboats, which provide the ideal means of slipping through the still waters in search of the region’s rich birdlife. When it comes to human culture, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum has wooden sculptures on display. The nearby Thazhathangady Juma Mosque is believed to be one of the oldest in India.
