Kerala backwaters, Enchanting beauty of the Gods own country

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Kerala backwaters An amazing tourist destination

The Kerala Backwaters are the sizzling side of the Kerala tourism. These are formed due to the back and forth motions of sea waves, giving rise to intoxicating water bodies called backwaters like lakes, canals, lagoons, deltas and estuaries.

Tourists visit kerala Backwaters in all seasons including monsoon.The wet tourism or Monsoon Tourism is now a on demand package from kerala tourism board.They travel around in houseboats and enjoythe scenic beauty of the Gods own country.

The houseboats or "Kettuvalloms" are a marvelous example of Kerala's traditional craft style. These giant structures, on an average, measures around 80 feet in length. What is most fascinating about the structure is the fact that it is amazingly devoid of nails. Yes, you will not find a single nail.Kerala backwater The boats are shaped by tying wood planks with special coir ropes. No wonder, the boats are luxuriously made catering to the needs of the toursits. There are atleast two bed rooms with attached bathroom, an open lounge and a deck. The rooms are comfortable and hygienic. You will find a cook, an oarsman and a guide on board. There is also an opportunity of linking two or more houseboats, as per your needs, giving rise to a boat-train. Last but not the least there awaits a cuisine which is so traditional and so very delicious. The meals are supplemented with freshly caught fish.

The starting range of a Backwater tour package, on an average, is about Rs. 5000(less than 100$) to Rs. 6000 per night. However the rate per night can go up to Rs. 50,000(1000$) to Rs. 60,000. The package cost is inclusive of accommodation for 2 persons, breakfast, lunch, dinner, airport/railway station-hotel transfers, houseboat cruise and all applicable taxes.

Major backwater destinations of kerala

>>Alappuzha Backwaters Alappuzha, popular as the Venice of the East, is a district of immense beauty. The district has the Arabian Sea on its west and is home to a fair number of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers. The snake-boat races, the houseboat holidays, the beaches and the coir industry of the place attracts a huge number of vacationers and tourists from all around. Alappuzha Backwater Kerala

» Kuttanad Backwaters Kuttanad is known as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala". The unique landscape and the scenic beauty of the place make it known all over. What is most interesting about the place is that farming is done here below sea level. The rivers Pampa, Manimala and Achankovil beautifully meander down the length and breadth of the place.

» Kottayam Backwaters The mesmerising backwaters, lush greenery and the vast expanse of rubber plantations, all combined, provide an ethereal setting for a backwater tour here. The St. Mary's Church, one of the oldest churches in Kerala, is yet another attraction of the town. The church was erected way back in the year 1585. The Ettumanoor Shiva Temple and the Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple bear some fantastic murals and sculptural compositions.

» Kumarakom Backwaters The Kumarakom backwaters lie to the north of Alappuzha. The quaint tiny hamlet of Kumarakom stands on the Vembanad lake. The village provides with facilities like boating, fishing, sightseeing etc. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to numerous migratory birds including Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.Kumarakom Backwater Kerala

» Kollam Backwaters The Kollam backwaters are located at a distance of 71 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. The district is famous for its marine and cashew industries. The place also has some temples built in the traditional architectural style. The very popular Ashtamudi Lake covers 30% of the town. The 8-hour long trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala.

» Trivandrum Backwaters The enchanting district of Thiruvanathapuram is surrounded by verdant hills of the Western Ghats on east and the northeast and the Arabian Sea on the west. The chief backwater areas of Thiruvananthapuram include Thiruvallam and Veli. The vast shoreline, the world-class beaches, the historical legacy, the backwater stretches and the chromatic cultural heritage of the district make it one of most coveted spots in Kerala.