Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary the popular bird watching place of India. This sanctuary is located at Kottayam district of Kerala state. This is placed within 14 acres. This sanctuary is also famous from the name “Vembanad Lake” because this is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake. This sanctuary was made by a foreigner. You can see varieties of birds here.

If you are bird’s lover so this is a best place for you to visit. The birds you can spot in the sanctuary are: owl, heron, waterfowl, cuckoo, cormorant, moorhen, darter, wood beetle, brahminy, kite and duck. These are the words which can spot there easily. Siberian crane, teal, parrot, larks, flycatchers, and many more birds can spot in particular migratory season.

If you want to watch birds then the finest time to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is June to August for local birds. If you are a lover of migratory birds then November to February is best time to go.

How to reach Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ?

You can easily reach by road, rail or air.
The nearest airport is Nedumbassery airport, after arrival at airport you can easily get the taxes and buses.
If you are coming from rail then railway station of Kottayam is nearest for you.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation runs many buses from different places to Kottayam. From Kottayam you will easily get local buses and taxes to reach the sanctuary.