The bird sanctuary houses a wide range of birds including cuckoo, water duck, owl, kingfishers, woodpeckers and egret. The migratory birds that attract attention include Siberian cranes, teal, wood beetle and many more. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise and you could make best use of your visit to this place by hiring houseboats and motorboats.
.By Air
Located 78 kilometres away, the Cochin International Airport is the closest to Kumarakom.
By Train
The nearest railway station to Kumarakom is the Kottayam railway station, located 16 kilometers away.