Kumarakom enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate. The lowest and highest temperatures recorded are 16.10 C and 37.80 C. There is always a cool, fresh breeze, which makes even the warmest weather readily agreeable. The South West monsoon is from early June to early August. However, slight drizzles persist till early November. Average rainfall is 1100 mm per year. The peak tourist season is from November to March.
The Kumarakom Lake Resort has a selection of restaurants, serving mouthwatering Indian, Continental, Chinese, Mughalai and traditional Kerala cuisine delicacies. The Ettukett is our multi-cuisine specialty restaurant with a well-stocked bar. The Vembanad Seafood Bar serves a good selection of wines along with nutritious fresh seafood dishes. The Lake Resort has a 24-hr coffee shop and also offers excellent services for outdoor barbecue.
There are multi cuisine restaurants standing on the stilts over the lakes that offer unique dining experiences amidst the serene backwater environs in Kumarakom. The specialty is freshwater fish and tapioca. '
Karimeen' (Pearl Spot) is a common freshwater fish in Kumarakom area
Kumarakom is an ideal getaway for a nature lover. Therefore it is not an ideal shopping destination. However you can pick up souvenirs form the shops in the small town.
In Kumarakom, you will find handcrafted gift items typical of the state of
Kerala. They include things made form coconut shells ranging from lampshades to fashion accessory like earrings, brass lamps, kathakali masks and so on.
The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is responsible for the promotion of tourism to Kerala. The KTDC Reception Centre is on Station Road. Telephone: 330031
Tourist offices at KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) bus stations will have information on travelling by road: distances, bus timings, an approximation of the time it will take, and other relevant news.
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