The
land of the green and the
serene Kerala offers an amazing
array of the backwaters in
Kerala. The breathtakingly
beautiful destinations are
the true storehouses of the
nature at its best. The splendid
sunsets, the waxing moonlights,
the shoals of ducks, the pulsating
palms and the wonderful waves
make the backwater destinations
the most sought after in kaleidoscopic
Kerala.
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.
Thiruvananthapuram
The
capital city of the kaleidoscopic
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
is a terrific tourist destination.
Thiruvananthapuram is a major
center for tourists, politics
and industries. The soothing
shoreline, beautiful beaches
and the backwater stretches
make Thiruvananthapuram few
of the most frequently visit
backwater holiday destination
for the tourists to Kerala.
The sacred city of the snake
is scintillating for the tourists
especially during the festivities
of the harvest season of Onam.
You must pray at the various
temples. The architectural
planning, the greens and the
moderate temperatures of the
city throughout the year make
the tour even more enchanting.
Thiruvallam
The
stunningly beautiful and serene
stretch of the Thiruvallam
backwaters is temptingly close
to Thiruvanthapuram. The backwater
destination of Thiruvallam.
Makes
a great one-day tour. The
renowned canoe rides make
Thiruvallam popular with the
tourists. You may even enjoy
the water sports in the lagoon
and the move to the beach
from the village using the
floating bridge in the waterfront
park. The short village cruises
using the country boats are
the perfect ways to enjoy
the backwaters of Thiruvallam.
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.
