The veritable labyrinth of the Kerala Backwaters is the most sought
after tourist destination in India. The luxuriant Kerala Backwaters
include a unique ecosystem – fresh crystal water from the
rivers harmoniously merges with the salty water of the regal Arabian
Sea to flow swiftly into the womb of the Kerala Backwaters. The
charisma of the flora and fauna of the Kerala Backwaters will surely
leave you bamboozled!
Listen to the comforting reverberation of water rippling alongside
your houseboat, as you gently glide through Kerala Backwaters. Experience
ultimate relaxation and feel elated as you penetrate into an environment
of tranquility, solitude and natural elegance in Kerala Backwaters.
Behold the striking green countryside, swaying palm trees, bountiful
rice fields, verdant plantations, romantic beaches, exuberant rivers,
and amiawwble people of Kerala as you cruise on traditional Ketuvallams
or houseboats, on a Kerala backwater. Be awe-struck in a paradise
where land, sea and sky fuse together in an amalgamation of elements.
As you drift on Kerala Backwaters, the exquisiteness of the mesmerizing
water channels, appealing fjords and streams alongside the shoreline
of Kerala will captivate you. Experience the voyage of your lifetime
along the soothing Kerala Backwaters.
Backwaters of Alappuzha
Alappuzha Backwaters is attributed as the ‘Venice of the East’.
Surfed by the Arabian Sea on the west with a sizable labyrinth of
lakes, lagoons and rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha Backwaters
is a district of exceptional natural beauty. Palm fringed narrow
canals zigzagging through the vast paddy fields alongside will surely
steal you heart away. Its proximity to the sea has earned Alappuzha
Backwaters a rare place in the maritime history of Kerala.
Backwaters of Ernakulam (Kochi)
Accredited as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, Kochi
is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake.
Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen , Gundu and
Vallarpadam. Kochi located at the southwest coast of the Indian
peninsula caresses the seafront of the Arabian Sea making it one
of the finest natural harbors in the world.
Backwaters of Kasargod
Nestled between the breath-taking Arabian Sea on the west and the
forest-covered Western Ghats to the north and east, Kasargod is
a prime backwater destination of Kerala. This northernmost district
of Kerala is encircled by the hilly Kodagu and Mangalore districts
of the state of Karnataka on the east and north respectively.
Backwaters of Kollam (Quilon)
Kollam is the prime city of Kerala located on the banks of the vast
Ashtamudi Lake that covers 30% of this historic town. Located on
the fascinating countryside of Kerala, some 71 Kms to the north
of Thiruvanathapuram , the scintillating Kollam Backwaters is attributed
the ‘gateway to the backwaters of the state.’
Backwaters of Kottayam
Kottayam nuzzles in the cozy lap of the lofty Western Ghats on the
east, the Vembanad Lake and the bountiful paddy fields of Kuttanad
on the west. Festooned with the finest jewels of Mother Nature --
panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive
rubber plantations and perfectly literate people, Kottayam is acknowledged
as the ‘land of letters, latex and lakes’.
Backwaters of Kozhikode (Calicut)
Kozhikode basks in the glory of nature with its exotic beaches,
lush green countryside, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers,
lofty hills, an enviable cultural heritage and most of all a warm
welcoming ambience. Kozhikode was the hub for trade and commerce
in Malabar district in yester years. Kozhikode also plays host to
the Malabar Mahotsav.
Backwaters of Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvanathapuram, the southernmost district of the state is bordered
by proud highlands of the Western Ghats on the east and northeast
and the majestic Arabian Sea on the west. Thiruvananthapuram owns
a sprawling shoreline titivated with secluded but renowned beaches,
historic monuments, scintillating backwater stretches and an affluent
cultural inheritance..