The largest fresh water lake in Kerala, The VembanadLake, serves as a magnificent backdrop for Kumarakom. The award winning region for promoting eco-tourism has earned laurels and likings of many who can’t stop raving about the experience they go through while at Kumarakom. The rejuvenating and out of the world experience on the houseboat cruises that Kumarakom honeymoon packages has become famous for, are beyond description in words.
The vast spread of mangrove forests, coconut groves and paddy fields add to the aesthetics of Kumarakom. Acres of land rich for agriculture add to the abundant growth of jackfruits, tamarind, cocoa, coffee, Banana and Mango spread their fragrance all around.The Hyacinths with their lilac flowers appear as a carpet and the experience of fishing in the small boats Vallams and gill nets all make way to the memory lane with the courtesy extended by the locals.
Despite the abundant natural beauty Kumarakom has a wide variety of houseboats, which have placed Kumarakom on the global map of one of the prime destinations to vacation at. The houseboat cruises are an experience that beats even a sea cruise. The backwater cruise offers a breathtaking view of the disappearing life on the banks of the lake. The glorious view of the sun setting makes the cruise extremely exotic.
For newlyweds the inhouse complimentary cake, beverages, traditional cuisines kindle the right senses required for honeymoon. The popularity of houseboat cruises have lured tourists from across the globe and private resort owners have left no stone unturned in ensuring the best of these boat cruises is offered to a travel connoisseur. Some resorts have even launched duplex houseboats that can accommodate a larger crowd or big family gathering. The smaller houseboats occupy at least six people with rooms varying according to your necessity. These houseboats are not short of any amenities- some even offer a lounge and bar while some limit their cruises to absolute modesty. The houseboat cruises have been successful in corporate tour schemes – MICE and have undoubtedly topped the chart with couples, honeymooners and newlyweds.
Kumarakom has certainly become a prominent honeymoon destination adding another feather to Kerala’s already jeweled hat.
