Backwater Kerala Offers Unbelievable Attractions

By Author: Vijay Joshi
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Welcome to the tropical paradise of India-Kerala, an ancient and blissful state nestled in south-western region of the country. Lovingly known as god’s own country Kerala is blessed with amazing attractions and wonderments of nature that is worth to experience once in a lifetime. Blessed with alluring hill stations, exclusive backwaters, palm-fringed scenic beaches, exotic wild life sanctuaries, and diverse ranges of flora and fauna that never fails to lure the heart of any individuals. Its magnetic charm and blissful ambiance draws the attention of vacationers.

Among countless attractions, backwaters of Kerala are the major attractions of this state which magnets tourists from every nook and corner of the world. Backwater Kerala tour is very popular in this state as comparison to other attractions. Every year, every type of tourists including families, newly-wed couples, nature-lovers and adventure seekers visits to this state to explore the breathtaking backwaters. Backwater tours take tourists in the world of serenity and wonderments and engulf them ecstasy.

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... one question will certainly strike in your mind that, what is backwater? If you never been to this state than this question is very obvious. Well, backwaters of Kerala are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets, deltas and many more which makes the wonderful surroundings that one can experience through mobile homes or houseboats. It’s a great feeling of vacationers to floating over the backwaters while passing the extraordinary natural beauty such as green paddy fields, limitless blue sky, swaying palm and coconut grooves, magnificent churches, rustic villages and diverse ranges of flora and fauna. However, no one can explore these attractions without houseboats of this state which is a convenient way to explore the breathtaking backwater sites.

Houseboats of Kerala are widely known for its world class comforts and facilities that are given to the vacationers. There are all the facilities and comforts available in houseboats including bath attached rooms, Kitchenette, lounge, terrace with guide and cook. There are copious backwaters destinations which are worth visiting but among them Kumarakom and Alleppey are the finest one.

Alleppey Backwater Tour
Lovingly called Venice of east, Alleppey is one of the largest and beautiful backwater destinations surrounded by canals and numerous waterways. During touring on well organized houseboat in Alleppey, you will truly be transported to different world. This backwater destination is also known for snake boat races and globally famous for Nehru trophy which held here every year around the time of the Onam Festival. Alleppey backwaters are speckled with picturesque vistas, palm trees, and numerous colonial buildings which one can experience through Alleppey houseboats.

Kumarakom Backwater Tour
Kumarakom is another backwater destination situated in the picturesque Vembanad Lake. The magnificence of this backwater destination is also highlighted in the famous novel the god of small things written by the booker prize winner and the renowned journalist Arundhati Roy. This backwater destination is blessed with amazing attractions and expressions of nature that one can experience with Kumarakom Houseboat. Among numerous attractions, Kumrakom Bird Sanctuary is the major attraction of this place where you will find numerous species of birds.

Vijay Joshi is an eminent travel analyst and writer giving information about houseboats in kerala.