Kumarakom: A Stunning Backwater Destination!

Kumarakom is a group of small islands in the middle of the large Vembanad lake. The place has everything a great vacation needs.

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Kumarakom Beach

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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

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Pathiramanal Island

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Kumarakom Backwaters

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Vembanad Lake

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Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

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Aymanam

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Kudamaloor

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Kallara

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Ettumanoor Mahadev Temple

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