GO HERITAGE RUN - KUMARAKOM

Run In God’s Own Country – Kerala! GHR Kumarakom – a route along backwaters, next to quaint communities and coconut trees. Register today and make it a family runcation.
5km, 10km, 21km fun untimed runs

New Dates to be Announced

Travel Suggestions

Airways:

The nearest Airport to Kumarakom is the Cochin International Airport, about 70 km away from the Muhamma boat jetty. The second nearest airport is at Trivandrum, 171 km away.

Railways:

The nearest railway station to Kumarakom is the Kottayam railway station, located 16 kilometers away. You can hire private cabs or taxis from the railway station to reach Kumarakom.

Roadways:

Frequent bus services are available from Bangalore to Kottayam (11 hour journey), easily available bus/taxi services connect from Kottayam to Kumarakom (40 mins transit). Easily available bus services connect from Chennai to Kottayam, travel time of 13 hours.

Event Information

Start venue :
S.K.M School
Start time : 6 am
Date : TBD

Bib distribution details will be updated shortly.

 

Hotels and Accommodation

Kumarakom has several hotels, guesthouses and homestays for travel at all budget ranges. Please find a few suggestions here – link.

warm and welcoming

Things to do in Kumarakom

Kumarakom has lots of fun things you can do at, including a visit to the Bird Sanctuary, Parithamal, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall and also Houseboating.

Wagisha Jha

Wagisha's blog from her visit

To call it underrated would be yet another underestimation, Kumarakom - covered in backwaters and spectacular greenery that, needless to say, one can never get enough of.

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