Kerala Backwaters

Traveling through the backwaters of Kerala is like being in another world. A world of peace and serenity where life moves at a relaxed pace. Where the silence surrounds you and leaves you free to daydream, relax and snooze on your houseboat as it drifts through the quiet backwaters of Kerala.

The best backwaters are seen around Allapuzha or Alleppey, where lakes, channels, and estuaries come together in an intermingling of land and water. The blue sky, the emerald fields, the slow moving water and the gentle roll of the houseboat will carry you into a world where time seems to have stood still. You will see villagers carry out their daily lives, in the banks of the backwaters, water birds diving for fish and children swimming in the water.

A standard Kerala backwaters cruise runs from Allapuzha also called the Venice of the East to Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea. On your way you can see other enchanting sights of Kerala. The beautiful scenery, the swaying palm trees, the cool breeze, the stunning sun rise and sunset and the sudden appearance of the tropical night will provide you with unforgettable memories of your Kerala backwaters tours.

A standard Kerala backwaters cruise runs from Allapuzha also called the Venice of the East to Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea. On your way you can see other enchanting sights of Kerala. The beautiful scenery, the swaying palm trees, the cool breeze, the stunning sun rise and sunset and the sudden appearance of the tropical night will provide you with unforgettable memories of your Kerala backwaters tours.

The beautiful Vembanad Lake and the resort at Kumarakom in Kerala, show you the backwaters at their mesmerizing best. The bird sanctuary here adds to the charm of the backwaters.

The other famous backwater destinations in Kerala are:

Alappuzha Backwaters
Kasargod Backwaters
Kollam Backwaters
Kottayam Backwaters
Kumarakom Backwaters
Thiruvallam Backwaters

The houseboats used in backwater cruises follow the design of traditional crafts used to transport grain and other goods along the water channels which are the main means of transport here. With the advent of tourism, these boats called Ketuvalloms have been modified into passenger craft with comfortable sit outs, bedrooms and toilets, so that you can tourists can enjoy a backwaters tour with all the necessary comforts. A backwaters tour of Kerala is an unforgettable experience, and an idyllic journey into a land like no other.


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