The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. Kumarakom is a paradise of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with waterways and canals with white lillies. Traditional country crafts, boats and canoes will take you to the heart of the scenic Vembanad lake by the side of which Kumarakom stands. The Tourist Village at Kumarakom in Kottayam offers exciting houseboat cruises and holiday packages. And for those who want simpler pleasures, which come without a price tag, there's loads of fun to be had fishing, angling or swimming.