The Kerala
backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the
Arabian Sea coast of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five
large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and
extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. Kerala offers an
opportunity to tourists to experience beautiful backwaters tour destinations.
Kerala is
gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, backwaters, wildlife and bird
sanctuaries and henceforth it is well known as “God’s own Country”. Kerala
backwater tour is the major attraction among tourist during Kerala Tour.
Kerala
backwaters can be enjoyed in leisurely floating houseboats popularly known as “Kettuvalams”
these houseboats are fully floating structures with bedrooms, living area,
meals on board, televisions as hotels do and it can be better enjoyed during monsoon.
Major backwaters in Kerala which are
famous for their amazing views and can be enjoyed during the Kerala tour are:Kumarakom Backwaters
It is among the most prominent backwater destinations in Kerala located in Kottayam district Kerala and is renowned for healing powers and surrounding scenic beauty. The Kumarakom Backwaters are surrounded by beautiful mangrove forests, green paddy fields and coconut groves present along waterways and canals that are filled with white lilies.
Tourists can enjoy boating and fishing. The village of Kumarakom serves as a cluster of small islands on the Vembanad Lake, which is a part of the Kuttanad region. It also has a bird sanctuary, serving as the favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork.
Kollam Backwaters
Kollam is an enchanting destination on Kerala backwater tour. Lying 70 km from the capital city, Kollam is a spectacular coastal district. Lush tropical vegetation and the well-known Ashtamudi Lake add popularity to Kollam. The place is virtually gateway to fascinating backwater life of Kerala and a regular ferry is there from Kollam to Alappuzha which is around nine hours of boat ride through Ashtamudi Lake offering one of most memorable backwater experiences.
The Ashtamudi Kayal, known as the gateway to the backwaters, covers about 30 per cent of Kollam. Kollam is well known for cashew and marine industries.
Alleppey Backwaters
Alleppey or Alappuzha Backwaters has vast network of lakes, lagoons and
fresh water rivers that crisscross it, thus providing a mesmerizing experience
of staying on the house boats. Alleppey
is known as the “Venice of the East”. Various Kerala backwater cruises
start or end in Alappuzha. The criss-crossing canals are very beautiful and can be compared with venice however there are differences. Each has a unique identity of its own. Alappuzha is also known all over the world as a centre of the Coir industry and Nehru Trophty boat races held each year. Lush green paddy, bananas, yams and cassava fields can be viewed
Kuttanad the major attraction of Alleppey backwater is known for unending stretch of paddy fields. Along with the tourist can visit Pathiramanal Island and enjoy viewing migratory birds of various species.
Other most popular backwaters destinations in Kerala are Kasargod, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. Exploring the views of backwater destinations with Kerala tour is a memorable experience to cherish for life time.
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