Kerala Backwater Holiday Destinatons

By Author: Michael Hussy
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Kerala is a prominent and only destination for backwater tourism in India. It has emerged as globally famous tourist destination. Backwater tourism attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world and provides them a wonderful opportunity to explore the fantastic nature beauty by close. One can explore best of backwater tourism by houseboat cruise. There are a many popular tourist places in this state from where you can start your backwater and houseboat holiday in this state. Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvallam, etc are popular destination where you can enjoy houseboat holidays on enchanting Kerala backwaters. Here is information about some popular destinations.

Alleppey - It is a hub for backwater tourism in the state. It is one of the popular destinations in the state from where majority of houseboat cruises start and end. Also as the Venice of the East, Alleppey is also famous for Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race.

Kumarakom - It is a very popular tourist destination in the state. It is noted for landscapes beauty, lovely lakes, Kumarakom bird sanctuary, tranquil backwaters, ...
... etc. There is a picturesque Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom region on which you can enjoy sunset boat cruise. In my point of view Kumarakom is one of the most fascinating and popular destination for houseboat holiday in Kerala, God's Own Country.

Kochi - Kochi is one of the most important cities and popular tourist places in the state. It is noted for its historical monuments, spice markets, religious places, beaches and backwaters. It is one of the most prominent destinations for starting houseboat cruise on enchanting serene & scenic backwaters of Kerala, God's Own Country.

Kollam - Located the distance of 70 km from Trivandrum (the capital city of the state), Kollam is an ancient prominent seaport on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake. It is one of the most beautiful backwater destinations in the state. It is the Gateway to the Kerala Backwaters.

Kottayam - Kottayam is one of the most prominent places in the state known for its fascinating backwaters and scenic waterways. This town is also noted for many magnificent churches. In fact, it is an important centre for Christianity in the state.

Kozhikode (Calicut), Kasargod, Kuttanad, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, etc are some other destinations noted for Kerala backwater tour and travel. If you too want to treasure a unique lifetime experience of Kerala holiday, come to this state and enjoy houseboat cruise & state over the enchanting backwaters.

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Plan a Kerala backwater tour and explore all these popular destinations to explore the beauty of nature along with beautiful Kerala holiday destinations. This article is written by Michael Hussy an eminent professional writer of travel and tourism related topics.