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Kumarakom, India,
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Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds
visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for
many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with 'Karimeen'
(Pearl Spotted Fish), shrimp (chemmeen in the local language) and prawns.
The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into
existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a
major tourist attraction.
Agriculture, fishing and tourism are the major economic activities. The
place has expanses of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves.
This rich agricultural environment is mainly irrigated using interspersed
waterways and canals of the Meenachil river. Kumarakom's perfectly
balanced tropical climate is conducive to cultivation.
There are several activities
for visitors, depending on how much time, money and local language skills
they have.
The Bird Sanctuary can be visited by canoes, which can be arranged with
local fishermen at the entrance to the sanctuary. A two-hour rowing canoe
trip may cost about INR 200-250, and is best undertaken in the evening or
early morning to avoid the afternoon sun.
House boats or speed boats can cover longer distances but cost more to
hire.
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