subject: Kerala Backwater Tours Top Destinations To Visit [print this page] Kerala is a beautiful state in India situated on the southern tip of the country. Palm-fringed and serene backwaters are the major tourist attractions in the state with several other attractions like beaches, hill stations, historical sites, pilgrimage sites, traditional villages, etc. The state is globally famous for its unique culture and geography. It attracts a large gathering of tourists from all over the world and offers them brilliant opportunity for backwater tourism with several backwater spots like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode, Thiruvallam, Kasargod, Kottayam, etc.
There are many backwater destinations in the state which are basically inland lakes connected by a network of canals and many scenic water bodies. Some of must visit destinations for backwaters tours in Kerala (Gods Own Country) are:
Kochi: Formerly known as Cochin, Kochi is a historic Port City in the state. The city is the economical capital of the state and also called the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is famous for its natural harbor, cluster of islands, backwaters, historical monuments & sites Portuguese buildings, beaches and houseboat cruises on the backwaters. It is one of the most popular backwater destinations in the state.
Kollam: It is the ancient Seaport in the state located on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake offering exciting backwater cruise to Alleppey and other backwater destinations of the state. The backwater around this picturesque seaport offers delightful houseboat cruise opportunity with copious nature beauty. This beautiful backwater destination is also known as the Gateway to Keralas Enchanting Backwaters.
Kozhikode: Also known as Calicut, Kozhikode is an important Kerala backwater destination in the state of Kerala. Houseboat cruise over serene & scenic backwaters around Kozhikode provides unique ways to explore the copious nature beauty in the forms of picturesque countryside, lush green jungles, historic monuments and exotic wildlife sanctuary.
Kumarakom: Located along side the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a paradise destinations for nature lovers, vacationers and honeymooning couples. Besides backwater tourism, the place is also famous for rich flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a worth visit attractions of the city. Tourists can enjoy the best of the sanctuary by an exciting boat cruise over the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Copious nature beauty, tourist resorts, Ayurvedic resorts, and backwaters team up together and make Kumarakom one of the most sought after destinations for Kerala backwater tours.
Kuttanad: Also known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala, Kuttanad is a very fascinating destination among Kerala many backwater spots. Houseboat cruise around Kuttanad regions brings to mind images of lush green paddy fields.
Thiruvallam: Located at the very short distance of 6 km from Trivandrum (the Capital of Kerala), Thiruvallam is a beautiful backwater destination at the meeting point of two rivers the Killi River and the Karamana River near the picturesque Veli Lagoon. On Kerala backwater tours, many tourists prefer Thiruvallam due to close distance from the capital city Thiruvallam.
Alleppey: Alleppey is famously known as the Venice of the East. It is perhaps the most popular backwater destination in the Gods Own Country. It is widely famous for its serene & scenic backwaters and many houseboats sailing over the waterways.
Alleppey houseboats provide brilliant opportunity to enjoy the rich charm of Kerala backwaters in very convenient ways.
There are many more and other backwater sports in the state which can be visited on Kerala tours and travels. Some other popular destinations are Kottayam, Kasargod, Trivandrum, Nedumudi, Thottappally, Chandragiri, etc. There is an exciting range of tour packages available in the market to choose from. Choose a right package which covers the key backwater destinations and enjoy the exceptional beauty of nature by close.
