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One gets short of words when it comes to expressing
the experience on the backwaters of Kerala that
stretch over 1900 kms. Picture-perfect lagoons,
picturesque lakesides, palm-fringed canals and
tiny glistening brooks, constitute the network
of backwaters in Kerala.Whatever be it, it’s
an incredible experience sailing down along these
soothing waters in a country craft to absorb
this remarkable representation of Kerala life.
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Dense tropical vegetation
flanks the marvelous stretch of backwaters. It is
a breathtaking bout gliding through this network of
waterways. The backwaters include lakes and ocean
inlets, which stretch irregularly along the coast.
The biggest backwater is the Vembanad lake, around
200 sq kilometers in area, which opens out into the
Arabian Sea at Cochin port. Six rivers drain into
this lake. The backwaters of Kerala stretch over 1900
Kilometers, providing drinking water and irrigation
facilities.
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| TRIVANDRUM DISTRICT |
Thiruvallam
Located just 6 Km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital
of Kerala, Thiruvallam is a popular Kerala backwater
destination. Known for its canoe rides Thiruvallam
is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Sail
along the beautiful backwaters of Thiruvallam while
on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater. Two rivers,
the Killi and the Karamana come together at Thiruvallam. There
is also a historic temple dedicated to Parshurama,
who is said to have
created Kerala according to Hindu legend, at Thiruvallam.
Many pilgrims come here to perform rituals in honor
of their ancestors. You can see the beautiful landscape
and historic attractions of Thiruvallam on Kerala Tours
with Kerala Backwater. |
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Veli Tourist
Village
the Veli
lagoon and the Arabian sea border this delightful tourist
village. The lagoon here is separated from the sea
by a narrow sand bar. Facilities include water sports
in the lagoon as well as an 18-acre waterfront park
with a floating bridge that connects the village to
the beach. |
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| KOLLAM DISTRICT |
| Alumkadavu is a quiet little backwater
village is famed for its boat-building yard. The gigantic
cargo boats of rural Kerala were once built out here.
Today they have been replaced by modern means of transport,
and they have been converted into houseboats. |
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| ALLAPUZHA DISTRICT |
Kuttanad, the rice
bowl of Kerala, with her immensely rich wealth of
paddy crops is
at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside
and the iridescent waterways make the visit here
unforgettable. This is one of the places in the world
where farming is done below sea level. Inland waterways,
which flow above land level, are an amazing feature
of this unique land. Pathiramanal is a little island
on the backwaters and is a favorite stomping ground
of hundreds of
rare migratory birds from different parts of the
world. This island is accessible only by boat.
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| KOTTAYAM DISTRICT |
| Bordered by the lofty Western Chats
on the east, the Vembanad Lake and the paddy fields
of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a land of unique
characteristics. Panoramic backwater expanse, luxuriant
paddy fields, moorlands and extensive rubber plantations
have given this district the title: the land of letters,
latex and lakes. |
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| KASARGODE DISTRICT |
| The most picturesque backwater
stretch in Kerala, Valiyaparmba is fed by four rivers
and dotted with numerous little islands. a much favored
backwater resort one of the attractions is that it
offers enchanting boat cruises. |
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| COCHIN |
| Cochin now known as
Kochi is one of the most visited Kerala Backwater destinations.
Cochin port is famous for its spices, exported to the
west from ancient times to the present day. The Jewish
Synagogue, Fort Cochin, The Matancherry Palace built
by the Dutch and St Francis Church are popular tourist
attractions in Cochin, visited by tourists on Kerala
Backwater tours.Kochi also called the "Queen of
the Arabian Sea," receives many visitors round
the year who travel to Kerala to see its tourist attractions
and because Cochin is Kerala's industrial and commercial
capital. Many backwater cruises begin or end in Cochin.
You're sure to find a Kerala backwater tour that will
enchant and refresh you when you stay in Cochin. Enjoy
the Kerala backwater tourist attractions of Cochin
while staying at hotels in Cochin |
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| KUMARAKOM |
| Kumarakom in Kerala
is a beautiful backwater destination. Located on the
picturesque Vembanad Lake Kumarakom has to be seen
to be believed. Kumarakom consists of a cluster of
islands which have been converted into a number of
tourist resorts. Popular with the discerning luxury
tourist, Kumarakom is a must visit on your Kerala tours
with Kerala Backwater. Kumarakom is enthrallingly beautiful.
The blue backwaters and the surface of Vembanad Lake
reflect the azure sky. The amazing shades of green
of the vegetation that include mangroves, coconut palms,
and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside. Channels
and waterways wind their way through this green paradise. |
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| KUTTANAD |
Kuttanad is a favorite
Kerala backwater destination on Kerala backwater tours.
Kuttanad is also known as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala" and
is characterized by its green landscape. Travel to
Kuttanad and see the scenic beauty of this Kerala backwater
destination on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Kuttanad is crisscrossed with waterways that run alongside
fields of cassava, banana and yam, as well as emerald
green fields of paddy. A unique feature of Kuttanad
is that many of these fields are below sea level. The
fields are surrounded by earthen bunds and crops are
grown on the low-lying ground.
Kuttanad is a backwater paradise and an ideal destination
for a backwater cruise in Kerala. Its innumerable streams,
channels, waterways and lakes make it possible to drift
along in a houseboat and enjoy the scenic view of the
Kerala countryside. Have a memorable holiday while
on Kerala tours in Kuttanad with Kerala Backwater.
Your Kerala Backwater tours of Kuttanad are sure to
leave you with unforgettable memories. Your houseboat
will be trailed by flocks of ducks, coir workers processing
coir look up from their tasks and wave as you pass
by, otters and water birds can be seen on the edges
of the waterways, and the sound of rippling water is
a soothing lullaby as you sail along on a houseboat
through the backwaters of Kuttanad. Gather a host of
unforgettable memories while on Kerala tours in Kuttanad
with Kerala Backwater.
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