Kerala, also referred as ‘God’s Own Country’, is a beautiful Indian state
which is located on the Malabar Coast on southwestern tip alongside the Arabian Sea. It holds tourism as one of its major sector of income, every effort is made to prosper and excel and it is also equally blessed by Mother Nature regarding various tourist destinations. Kerala is also internationally famed for its vast network of many scenic water bodies such as lovely lakes, scenic canals, brackish lagoons, rivers and inlets. The calm and scenic charm of water ways appeals nature lovers and honeymooners in great numbers. Backwater in Kerala represent these vast are of water bodies.
which is located on the Malabar Coast on southwestern tip alongside the Arabian Sea. It holds tourism as one of its major sector of income, every effort is made to prosper and excel and it is also equally blessed by Mother Nature regarding various tourist destinations. Kerala is also internationally famed for its vast network of many scenic water bodies such as lovely lakes, scenic canals, brackish lagoons, rivers and inlets. The calm and scenic charm of water ways appeals nature lovers and honeymooners in great numbers. Backwater in Kerala represent these vast are of water bodies.
The best way to enjoy this scenic water world and ecosystem of Kerala is houseboat cruise . Houseboats are available at various Backwater destinations and with these boats you surrender yourself in the peaceful murmur of these water bodies.
BEST TIME TO GO: The best time for the houseboat tours is from October to March when the backwaters can be easily navigable and the weather is at its best. You should certainly carry sun-protection, light cotton clothes and mosquito repellent while visiting these places.
HOW TO REACH: There are numerous boarding points in Alleppy, Kumarakoram and Kottayam from where you can board on your backwater cruise. The nearest airport to these places is at Kochi, from where you can get a bus, train or a car. From Kochi, Alleppy will take around one and a half an hour (66 km) on road, Kumarakoram (81 km) in two hours and to Kottayam (76 km) in two hours.
ALLEPPEY: Though there are many popular destinations of backwater tourism in Kerala where you can visit and have some of the best moments of your life. I would like to mention you that Alleppey should definitely be on the top of your list. Famed as the Venice of the East, it offers you the best opportunity to relish the lushly decorated water kingdom of Kerala’s backwaters. Nicely structured houseboat with fascinating calm water and its habitats makes you feel on top of the world.
KUMARAKOM:Another top rated destination for houseboat tour in Kerala is Kumarakom. Kottayam and Kumarakom are situated next to each other and both are famous for their backwaters. Kumarakom, which is already known for its lush green landscape, exotic backwater adds up to its scenic beauty.
KOLLAM: Kollam, formally known as Quilon, is another popular backwater destination for Kerala. The place can be rated as one of the best destinations for houseboat tours in Kerala. It is located at the banks of Ashtamudi Lake on the Arabian Sea coast and is considered as the southern gateway to the extraordinary world of backwaters.
KASARGOD: it is located in north of Kerala and is known for rice cultivation, coir processing and scenic landscapes. It is surrounded by sea in the west and Western Ghats in the north and east.
There are many more such places. Backwaters have become an important facet for Kerala and it certainly amazes the visiting tourists.
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