Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (16 km from Kottayam town, on the banks of the
Vembanad Lake)
Main
attractions: Local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons and the
water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian duck.
The best time to
bird watch: Between June and August. (Migratory birds: November- February) Boats:
Houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for bird watching cruises on
the lake.