Experience Kerala Backwater Tours And Explore The Attractions In Galore

By Author: Vijay Joshi
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Exclusive backwaters, pristine beaches encircled with palm and coconut grooves, amazing wildlife parks, mesmerizing waterfalls, tropical green forests and refreshing hill stations are some of the attractions that make Kerala paradise on earth a fascinating destination of southwestern part of India. Undoubtedly Kerala is the most sought after tourist destination visited by thousands of tourists within and outside of the country. God has blessed Kerala with such attractions whose significance can not be described in any human language. People wish to spend there vacations in the lap of mother-nature prefer to visit and explore this state often referred as ‘God’s Own Country’. It is called god’s own country not because here one can experience the existence of God but because of its intoxicated views or blissful ambiance which is not less than paradise. Being a tropical place its attractions are not limited to the beaches but there are many other attractions which are worth to explore in a life time span such as its exclusive backwaters which are extremely beautiful and no one will find else in the world.

Well-renowned ...
... as the land of spices and Ayurveda, Kerala is well famous for its backwater tours takes tourists in the world of water and wonderments and gives them unforgettable holidaying experience. backwaters are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers which team up together and forms the breathtaking locale that can be well explored through well organized houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in the regional language. Houseboats in Kerala are the only way to explore the charismatic beauty and diversity of the state. Earlier houseboats were only used for the transportation purposes but considering the huge influx of tourists all were tailored with contemporary facilities that includes well-furnished rooms, kitchenette, sun-deck, lounge or many more.

During backwater and houseboat cruise, tourists have an opportunity to explore the nature with its best. Some of the major attractions that one can experience during houseboat journey include spectacular landscapes, magnificent churches, green vegetation, rustic villages and amazing floras and faunas. Due to its breathtaking attractions and soothing climatic conditions, thousands of visitors come for Kerala backwater tours, in order to capture its scenic views or explore the spirit of nature. Kumarakom, Alleppey, Cochin, Kuttanad and Thiruvalam are some of the backwater destinations of Kerala having their distinctive features.

Kumarakom
Situated on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Kumrakom is one of the most visited backwater destination of Kerala famous for its spectacular landscapes. Among numerous attractions it is well noticed for national bird sanctuary home to the ranges of birds and marine animals. The significance and splendor of this place is also mentioned in ‘the God of Small Things’ a world-renowned novel written by Arundhati Roy.

Alleppey
Often referred as ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey or Alappuzha is another backwater destination of tourist’s interest. Lighthouse is the major attractions in Alleppey that hosts the world famous Nehru boat race also referred as snake boat race which is quite famous in the state of Kerala.

Vijay Joshi is an eminent travel analyst and writer giving information about Houseboats in Kerala.