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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located 12km from Kottayam, highly rich in its sheer scenic beauty. It is rightly known as a heaven to birds. The great collection of birds here is a remarkable thing. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake.
The landscape of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is replete with mangrove forests, green paddy fields and coconut groves. Blooming lilies enhance the beauty of the park and attract a number of visitors.
For tourists to the park, it is heartening to see so many species of birds together in a single trip. The local population of the birds include Waterfowl, Cuckoo, Owls, Egrets, Herons Water Ducks, Parrots, Teal, Larks, Flycatchers and Wood Beetle. The Siberian Cranes are widely famous amongst the migratory birds.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary enjoys tropical climate throughout the year. There is moderate temperature throughout the year. Cool and fresh breeze makes even warmest months bearable. Temperature is cool between November and March and is best time to watch migratory birds in a
pleasant setting.