Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (10 kilometres (6 mi)), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in the state of Kerala. In January 2023, when Kerala was chosen by the New York Times as one among the 52 must-see tourist destinations in the world, Kumarakom got a special mention for its backwater tourism.
Kumarakom | |
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tourist village | |
Houseboat at Kumarakom lake | |
Kumarakom Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 09°35′42″N 76°25′49″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-05 |
| Nearest city | Kottayam |
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