Alappuzha
The alluring Alappuzha with its lovely lakes,
lagoons and the fresh water rivers will not fail
to sweep you off your feet. The stunningly gorgeous
'Venice of the East' has more than the boat races,
houseboats, beaches, marine products and the coir
industry; Alappuzha is home to the diverse animal
and bird life. The rich crop of bananas, yams and
cassava will surely catch your eye. Kuttanad in
the heart of the backwaters of Alappuzha owing
to its richness of the paddy crops is referred
to as the rice bowl of Kerala. The half an hour
journey by speedboat to the nearby island of Pathiramanal
will reveal the range of rare migratory birds that
fly from various parts of the world
Cochin
Then there is the captivating Cochin (Kochi) with
the charming combination of the picture perfect
islands like Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.
The reminisces of the Chinese, Arabian, Portuguese
and the Dutch travelers and traders are omnipresent
in Cochin. The variant village cruises to the coconut
plantations and the coir villages should not be
missed. The peace and the warmth make the vivacious
destination come true to its title of being the
queen of the Arabian Sea. The sweet memories of
the rustic life and the gorgeous greens of Cochin
will carry on to refresh you time and again much
after the end of the holiday too.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom on Lake Vembanad with its unparalleled
boating, fishing and sightseeing opportunities
makes a picturesque holiday spot in the backwaters
of Kerala. The rich greens and the rural life are
clubbed with the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
You may take a cruise along the lake to catch glimpses
of the birds. What a way to spend summers with
the ducks, cuckoos, Siberian stork etc. The ideally
located Kumarakom is picture perfect village.
Kottayam
Close by are the backwaters of Kottayam. Amidst
the paddy fields, rubber plantations and the highlands
is the charming Kottayam. Kottayam is popularly
known as the land of lakes and latex. The entire
population of Kottayam is literate that makes it
the land of letters too. The cultivation of the
cash crops makes Kottayam.
Kollam
The splendid town of Kollam on the Ashtamudi Lake
is renowned for being the gateway to the beautiful
backwaters of Kerala. You may opt for an of the
backwater tour and cruise that commence from Kollam.
The backwater tour from Kollam to Alappuzha is
the longest cruise in Kerala. Do not forget to
catch on the cashews on your tour to Kollam.
Kasaragod
On the seacoast the backwater destination of Kasaragod
offers mesmerizing trips to the enchanting Chandagiri
and the vivacious valiyaparamba. Situated on the
Chandragiri river the former is renowned for the
chain of forts. The latter provides the best breathtaking
views of the backwaters. The boat cruises to and
from Kasaragod will never fail to enchant you.
On your backwater tour you must check out the well-preserved
Bekal Fort. The Pallikere and the Kappil beach
at Kasaragod are excellent spots for relaxation
and rejuvenation.
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