Looking forward
to have the time of your life this holiday? Think about
the gorgeous greens, the canopies of coconuts, the bedazzling
blues, balmy beaches and the breathtakingly beautiful
backwaters. Welcome to God's Own Country. The entire
journey is a moving picture with beauty of nature at
its best.
| The backwaters
formed the unique way of traveling in the past.
Till date it is efficiently used as a means to
transport men and material. The entire experience
of the green and serene backwaters of |
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Kerala
is incomparable and incredible.The vivacious and
vibrant village life cannot be left in a better
way on a smooth sail in the houseboat. The backwaters
of Kerala have a fleet of over 250 houseboats.
The panoramic nature surrounding the houseboats
is clubbed with the equally well-furnished interiors.
When onboard you may savor the traditional delicacies
of Kerala. The cuisine is captivating owing to
the local specialties in the menu like the chicken
and fish curry. The food is generally fresh as
the material is purchased on the way. You must
opt for the fabulous ride on the houseboat and
explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters
of Kerala. |
Your backwater odyssey will have twittering kingfishers,
eye-catching cormorants and gliding ducks. The coastline
of Kerala is dotted with delightful backwater destinations.
The 'Venice of the East' i.e. Alappuzha with its lovely
lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers will not
fail to sweep you off your feet. The variant village
cruises to the coconut plantations and the coir villages
of Cochin will captivate you entirely. The capital
city of Thiruvanthapuram on one hand is a major center
for tourists, politics and industries at the same
time its soothing shoreline, beautiful beaches and
the backwater stretches make it terrific. The backwater
destination of Thiruvallam makes a great one-day tour
from Thiruvanthapuram.
| At Thiruvallam
you may indulge in the canoe rides, participate
in the water sports at the lagoon or simply bask
in the beach.Situated on Lake Vembanad the backwater
destination of Kumarakom offers unparalleled boating,fishing
and sightseeing opportunities. |
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to Kumarakom are the charming backwaters of Kottayam
with paddy fields, rubber plantations and the
highlands the land is renowned as the land of
letters, latex and lakes. The gateway to the backwaters
of Kerala is the spectacular cashew town of Kollam.
The longest backwater cruise commences from Kollam
and ends at Alappuzha. The backwater destination
of Kasaragod with the Pallikere and the Kappil
beaches and the day trips chain of forts at Chandagiri
and the best breathtaking views of the backwaters
of vivacious valiyaparamba is a must visit. |
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It is the backwater cruises that complete the tour to
southern India take you through the winding waterways
revealing the colorful culture and customs of the rural
life. The magic of the mystical backwaters works on
one and all. Though you may plan your backwater tour
to Kerala anytime of the year, the best time for cruising
is from October to March. Casual clothes in cotton are
best suited for the backwater trip to Kerala. On your
way back home from the backwaters of Kerala do not forget
to pick up the best buys being offered by the region
ranging from the carved wooden elephant souvenirs, assorted
handicrafts like bell metal products, coir goods, sandalwood,
brass and wooden items, conch shells, paintings and
masks. All the travel service for the backwater tour
of Kerala is easily available. Right from air ticketing
to hotel/houseboat booking and car rentals all the facilities
are available to make your holiday an unforgettable
experience.
Chill out at the backwaters of Kerala and be assured
to enjoy the time of your life! | 
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