Major Halts

You are offered galore of activities to enjoy at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Birdwatching being the prime activity at the sanctuary there are others like boating, fishing and country side view leave you mesmerized for long.


» Halt 1 : Boat Trips & Bird Watching
A ride on a boat is a good option to familiarize yourself with the wilds beasts and wet surroundings of the sanctuary. Sail on the quiet waters of Vembanad lake along the unknown country side in your beautiful houseboats and seek the now appearing and now disappearing company of the wilds. You will often spot birds like native kingfishers ablaze in psychedelic colours. In addition, you can get thrilled of the experience a walk under rookeries of egrets and night herons or lone golden-backed woodpeckers and even delight in the acrobatics of the paradise fly-catchers. Facilities are provided for bird watching tourists. Cruise along in these motor boats to see the beauty unseen.

» Halt 2 : Fishing
The close proximity of park and its inhabitation inside along the lake gives the sanctuary a boost for water related activities like fishing. The lake here is store house of variegated fish varieties and thus proffering immense scope for long hours of fishing.

» Halt 3 : Island Visits (Non-Wild Options)
Pathrimanal Island is 10 acres of enchanting beauty in the mid of the lake, the island is home to some of the rare-to-be-found birds of world and Himalayan region. The island can be accessed from boat cruise. A cruise along the lake is a best way to meet the unseen and unheard.

Other Attraction Near Periyar : kovalam, Varkala, kottayam