Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Review, Kerala, India
This Vlog is about Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom, Kerala.
Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the bird sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Developed in a rubber plantation as a bird sanctuary by Englishman George Alfred Baker the sanctuary was formerly known as Baker’s Estate.Two resorts are located in this govt owned land today. One is a private hotel and chain and the other is govt run hotel company KTDC. The Largest hotel chain in Kerala Kerala Tourism Development Corporation currently manages the sanctuary.
A visit to the bird sanctuary, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds . In addition, you get to see the native kingfishers ablaze in psychedelic colours, experience a walk under rookeries of egrets and night herons or lone golden-backed woodpeckers.The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.
REMEMBER THIS IS A SEASONAL BIRD SANCTUARY SO SIGHTING IS LIMITED IN OFF SEASON. BEST TIME TO VISIT IS EARLY MORNING AT 6 AM REGARDLESS OF THE SEASON OR FROM MAY TO JUNE.
People who visit in May- June are treated to many rare sights as that’s the time when the next generation arrives. This is the breeding season of the resident wetland birds such as Indian Darter, Little Cormorant, different species of egrets and herons, White Ibis and several species of kingfishers. People also get to see the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, water duck, Siberian Cranes, parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers and wood beetles. Boating trips around the sanctuary is extremely relaxing and this is among the most visited places in Kottayam district.
Visiting hours: 06:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Entrance Fee:
Rs.50.00 for Indians
Rs.100.00 for Foreigners
Rs.10.00 for Students
Rs.300.00 for Guide Fee
Rs.650/ hr for Motor boat
Rs.1200/hr for Speed boat
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