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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Dawn brings wings and calls to the green edge of Vembanad Lake.
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Photo: P.K.Niyogi (talk) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

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02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Early morning
Crowds
Medium–high in birding season

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
2–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Entry fee may apply
Parking
Parking at entrance
Permits
Follow sanctuary rules; no disturbing or feeding birds

On the ground

Local food
Karimeen, toddy-shop meals, Kerala breakfast
Access
Bird populations vary by season.

Stay safe

Use quiet observation; mosquitoes and humid weather are common

Where it is

Kottayam, Kerala

9.50° N 76.52° E

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