Houseboats In Backwaters Give Memorable And Everlasting Holidaying Experience

By Author: Vijay Joshi
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Heart grabbing natural attractions, moderate climatic conditions and intoxicated atmosphere makes Kerala paradise on earth. A paradise for nature-lovers, newlywed couples, holiday seekers or adventure-enthusiast, Kerala is the most sought after tour and travel destination situated at south-western region of India. Mother-Nature has blessed this state with such attractions whose significance is beyond the words and visual descriptions. If you love nature and wish to spare some moments in the lap of nature, then this state would best suits to you.

Due to the heavenly scenic attractions and blissful ambiance, every year tourists visits this state in the hordes with their family and friends. Since it has crowned as one of the ten paradises in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine, this state has become equally famous among international tourists. What any one describe about such state where tourism is the major source of economy. It is one such state where every one has every thing to explore. Some of the best attractions that one can explore in this state are refreshing hill stations amidst in the western-Ghats, ...
... palm-fringed beaches, tropical rainforests, exotic wildlife national parks and exclusive backwaters.

Among numerous attractions and destinations Kerala Backwater Tours are very popular among vacationers which take them in the world of water and wonderments and give them unforgettable holidaying experience. Backwaters are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers which team up together and form the breathtaking locale. Backwaters of this state are well-famous for their serene beauty and tranquility which never fail to lure the heart of its spectators. Backwaters of this state are exclusive and no one will find them else in the world.

There are copious backwater destinations in Kerala or you can visit any of them for backwater cruise but however it’s not possible without country’s boats or houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in the traditional language playing a dominant role in state revenue by generating the huge revenue. Without houseboats in Backwaters no can even think about backwater cruise. Earlier houseboats were only used for the transportation purposes but considering the huge influx of tourists, these houseboats have been modified with well infrastructure which fascinates tourists while visiting ‘God’s Own Country’. The important features of Kerala’s houseboats are bath-attached rooms, private balcony, kitchenette, sun-deck and many more.

Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the Kottayam famous for the scenic backwaters. Located on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, its significance is also mentioned in ‘The God of Small Things’, a perfect novel written by booker prize winner Arundhati Roy. Home to copious attractions, Kumrakom is well famous for National Bird Sanctuary where one can experience different varieties of birds and marine animals.

Alleppey

Formerly called Alappuzha, Alleppey is one of the largest backwater destinations also famous for coir industry and many more. Speckled with several attractions national snake boat race is one of the major attractions in Alleppey which conducts here during the Onam festival. Apart from Cochin, Thiruvalam, Kottayam are other backwater destinations where you may visit for backwater cruise.

Vijay Joshi is an eminent travel analyst and writer giving information about Kumarakom Houseboats