subject: The Magic Of Kerala Backwaters [print this page] Kerala is really a wonderful and must visit destination for all types of tourists. Known as Gods Own Country, Kerala witnesses a heavy influx of visitors from all over the globe. The place has variety of travelling options including fabulous beaches, backwaters, pilgrim centers, waterfalls, houseboats, ayurvedic spas, museums, forts and palaces, hill stations, wildlife and historical monuments. You can also explore this majestic place.
Mother-nature has gifted Kerala with such attractions whose significance cannot be described in words and visual descriptions. Often referred as green paradise, Kerala is truly a virgin place untouched by any kind of modernity. It is a paradise for those who wish to spend their vacations in the lap of mother-nature as it offers every element of nature to the visitors.
This state is also an ideal place for those vacationers who love water sports because it has numerous beaches in this state. Bakel, Fort Kochi and Kovalam are the most sought after beach destinations of this place. However, this state has become one of the much-loved tourist destinations in entire Asia.
There is no dearth of attractions and destinations in Kerala, but among several attractions, backwaters are mostly admired by visitors which are world-popular for their scenic beauty and tranquillity. Backwaters are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers which team up together and forms the breathtaking locale that can be well explored through well organized houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in the regional language. Houseboats in Kerala are the only way to explore the charismatic beauty and diversity of the state. Earlier houseboats were only used for the transportation purposes but considering the huge influx of tourists all were tailored with contemporary facilities that includes well-furnished rooms, kitchenette, sun-deck, lounge or many more.
On your backwater houseboat cruise you will able to explore all the colours of nature by close such as palm-coconut groves, green vegetation, magnificent churches, ancient ruins, and ranges of floras and faunas. Houseboat backwater journey takes tourists not only through some stunning attractions but at the same time give them opportunity to know about the life style of people of Kerala.
Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is one of the most sought after backwater destinations in Kerala. It is also described as the "Venice of the East" due to a large network of many palm-fringed beautiful inland canals. It is the destination where most houseboat cruises are operated offering opportunity to explore serene and scenic canals, backwaters and lagoons. Snake boat races are also popular attractions of Alleppey.
Situated on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Kumrakom is also one of the most visited backwater destinations of Kerala famous for its spectacular landscapes. Among numerous attractions it is well noticed for national bird sanctuary home to the ranges of birds and marine animals. The significance and splendor of this place is also mentioned in 'the God of Small Things' a world-renowned novel written by Arundhati Roy.
Kerala backwaters tours and honeymoon packages are specially designed for those who want to explore the untouched beauty of the Mother Nature in their own ways.
