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Kumarakom | |
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tourist village | |
![]() Houseboat at Kumarakom lake | |
Coordinates: 09°35′42″N 76°25′49″E / 9.59500°N 76.43028°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Kottayam |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-05 |
Nearest city | Kottayam |
Kumarakom is a tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (10 kilometres (6 mi)), in Kerala, India, known for its backwater tourism.[1] It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in the state of Kerala.[2] In January 2023, when Kerala was listed by The New York Times in their "52 places to go in 2023" list, Kumarakom got a special mention for its backwater tourism.[3]