Kumbalangi

Until five minutes ago, I was just passing my time on the internet – just reading some interesting travelogues- when suddenly an idea to phrase my words about this small hamlet named Kumbalangi situated on the outskirts of Cochin came to me. Many of my blog readers must have googled the name of the place by now and read up few facts about the destination. Well, without taking much time or confusing you in my own thoughts, here is some general description about the place by a person who loves to travel and thhen write about it at some point of  time (actually when he gets time).

As already told, Kumbalangi is a beautiful village situated on the outskirts of Cochin. But, besides being a beautiful destination, it’s also product packaged by Incredible India –UNDP project with a motto to make it popular as a Model Tourism Village for tourists. Now, you must be thinking, what does that mean? Well, nothing according to me, it’s just another marketing jargon.

Covering an area of 16 square kilometres, with a population of about 35,000, Kumbalangi is divided into Anjilithara, Kumbalangi and Kallanchery sectors. Malayalam is the spoke language here. Vast stretches of tranquil backwaters, perfect setting for country boat cruising, crab farming, prawn cultures and indigenous fishing, all this is a part of Kumbalangi village.

Kumbalangi is ever ready to lure tourists with its natural beauties and it specialties of a unique village life. Friendly and warm village folks – fishermen, boatmen and farmers- are ever ready to take travellers to the sea and paddy fields. In the evening times, travellers can experience pleasant ambience by walking along the mangroves in the smooth freshness of the cool breeze.

Reaching Kumbalangi

By Road

Since Kumbalangi is very near to Cochin City, therefore, reaching it is never a problem. Huge number of buses, both KSRTC and private ones, ply regularly towards Kumbalangi. Private bus service can be availed from Ernakulam in every 15-20 minutes.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is at Ernakulam, about 25 kilometres from Kumbalangi.

By Air

International Air Port at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, is about 40 kilometres from Kumbalangi, Kochi.