Experience Mysterious Backwaters With Kerala Houseboat

By Author: Rajesh Raj
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A land with diverse landscapes and blissful ambiance, Kerala is the most visited destination of India located at south-western part of country. Nature has blessed this state with incredible attractions and human beings have preserved them in well manner that encourage visitors from across the world round the year. It is amongst the places whose significance beyond the words and visual delight. Some of the best attractions that one can explore and experience while visiting ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala are backwaters, palm-fringed beaches, refreshing hill stations like Munnar and Wayanad, exotic wildlife parks or rich floras and faunas. Apart from its scenic attractions there are many other things which give Kerala an international recognition such as its fascinating culture, world-Ayurvedic therapy and many more but most of the peoples visit this state just to explore its breathtaking attractions and backwaters are amongst them.

Backwaters are famous for their scenic beauty which made up with the combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers. It’s very hard to say some thing about its spectacular ...
... beauty that only can be experienced through country’s boat or houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in traditional language. There are innumerable backwater destinations in Kerala having their own significance however no one can explore them without Kerala Backwater offers world class amenities to the visitors and give them unforgettable holidaying experience.

In earlier days, houseboats were only used for the transportation purpose but considering the huge influx of tourists in this state, all get modified with contemporary facilities. The major features of houseboats include rooms attached toilet, kitchenette, sun-deck, private balcony with cabin-crew members. Is there any thing else you would require during floating on the exclusive backwaters of Kerala. The major thing about backwaters is that they can be experienced at any time of the year; its charm never dies with the changing season.

Kerala backwater tours are very popular among visitors especially among nature-lovers or newly-wed couples. Backwater cruise is really like a dream comes true for visitors takes them through spectacular attractions which includes palm and coconut groves, green vegetation, bird sanctuary and many more. Apart from its mesmerizing attractions, you will have an opportunity to experience its local lifestyle which is also amazing. Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kottayam, Kochi and Thiruvalam are the destinations where you can visit for backwater cruise.

Though all are special, having their distinctive features but Alleppey and Kumarakom are the most visited backwater destinations. Kumarakom is famous for its spectacular beauty located at the picturesque ‘Vembanad Lake’ mentioned in ‘the god of small things’ a well-renowned novel written by booker prize winner Arundhati Roy. Among various attractions National Bird Sanctuary is the notable attractions of Kumarakom home to the several marine animals.

Apart from you can also visit Alleppey one of the largest backwater destinations of Kerala often referred as the ‘Venice of the East’ visited by tourists from across the world round the year. Among numerous attractions Alleppey is well-famous for National Sakae Boat race which held here every year.

Rajesh Raj is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on Kerala Backwater Packages & Kerala Houseboats. Find more information related to Kerala backwater houseboats log on www.keralabackwaterhouseboats.com