Thekkady to Kumarakom

Updated: March 12, 2024 11:09 PM

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Thekkady to Kumarakom - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official language of Kerala is Malayalam. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency

The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs are widely available in both Thekkady and Kumarakom.

Distance

The distance between Thekkady and Kumarakom is approximately 120 km.

How to Reach

• By road: The best way to reach Kumarakom from Thekkady is by road. The journey takes about 3-4 hours by car or taxi.
• By train: There are no direct trains from Thekkady to Kumarakom. However, you can take a train from Thekkady to Kottayam and then change trains for Kumarakom.
• By air: The nearest airport to Kumarakom is Cochin International Airport (COK). From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Kumarakom.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Thekkady to Kumarakom will vary depending on the mode of transport and the time of year you travel. However, you can expect to spend between INR 500 and INR 2,000 on transportation.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Kumarakom is during the winter months (October to March) when the weather is pleasant and dry.

What to Eat

Kumarakom is known for its seafood dishes. Some of the must-try dishes include:

• Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish cooked in banana leaf)
• Meen Moilee (fish cooked in a coconut-based sauce)
• Erachi Varutharacha Curry (beef cooked in a spicy curry)
• Appam (a type of pancake made from rice flour)
• Puttu (a type of steamed rice cake)

Where to Go

Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater destination with plenty to offer visitors. Here are some of the most popular places to visit:

• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Vembanad Lake
• Pathiramanal Island
• Kumarakom Backwater Resort
• Kumarakom Houseboats

FAQ

• What is the best way to get from Thekkady to Kumarakom? The best way to get from Thekkady to Kumarakom is by road. The journey takes about 3-4 hours by car or taxi.
• How much does it cost to travel from Thekkady to Kumarakom? The cost of traveling from Thekkady to Kumarakom will vary depending on the mode of transport and the time of year you travel. However, you can expect to spend between INR 500 and INR 2,000 on transportation.
• What is the best time to visit Kumarakom? The best time to visit Kumarakom is during the winter months (October to March) when the weather is pleasant and dry.
• What are some of the must-try dishes in Kumarakom? Some of the must-try dishes in Kumarakom include Karimeen Pollichathu, Meen Moilee, Erachi Varutharacha Curry, Appam, and Puttu.
• What are some of the most popular places to visit in Kumarakom? Some of the most popular places to visit in Kumarakom include Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal Island, Kumarakom Backwater Resort, and Kumarakom Houseboats.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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