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Boating
A cruise in a boat through the sapphire
melted backwaters is an ecstatic experience

Kumarakom: (16km from Kottayam) This tiny unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves
intertwined with picturesque water ways and canals adorned with similing
innocent lillies is famous extra terrestrial. Lying calmly on the lap of
Vembanad lake one will come across in this small water world a lot of
traditional country crafts, houseboats and canoes. A cruise monotonous
in a houseboat through the sapphire melted backwaters of Vembanad
lake is an ecstatic experience. Lillies and lotuses, red and white strewn
like glittering stars. Young coconut maids with their palm hair swaying in
gentle wind, queueing up unto the nearby temple carrying coconuts for
pooja. A comfortable stay and leisure options like ayurvedic massaging,
yoga, meditations etc. are available nearby resorts. Kumarakom is a
beautiful hamlet in Kerala in the eastern coast of lake Vembanad. It has
pleasant climate with a temperature range between 20-32C. It is one of
the most attractive and beautiful tourist spots in India. As it borders lake
Vembanad, it maintains moderate warm climate even during the coolest
winter season. Ecotourism is encouraged here and is the cradle of nature!
Soothening and caressing breeze from the lake and beckoning call of
coconuts invite one for relaxation of body and mind. Coconut water is a
pure natural drink and coconut is a delicious natural food of enjoyment.
Kumarakom, indeed, is a land of coconuts, birds and fishes. It is one of
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