Kerala Backwaters And Houseboats One Of Its Kind In The World

By Author: Vijay Joshi
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Kerala the green paradise is situated in the luxurious lap of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The mesmerizing beauty of Kerala attracts thousands of international as well as domestic throughout the year. The lush green hills, the enchanting Backwaters, the serene beaches, cascading waterfall, elephant rides, ancient temples, exotic wildlife all combine together to construct Kerala into a most sought after tourist destination of the world. The natural bounties of nature has rank Kerala in the top ten places to visit in the world, it’s one among the ten paradise on the tourist map of retreats.
The first and foremost attraction of Kerala is the Backwaters. The Backwaters are inward connection of canals, lagoons and lakes which connect the interior villages with the major cities of Kerala. The most prominent to explore the Backwaters on Kerala is a Kerala Houseboat. Houseboat or Kettuvallams ("kettu" means tying and "vallam" means boat) has a very interesting history. Trade flourished on the Backwaters in course of time and there house were used as good carriers in the bygone days. Slowly visitors started to ...
... flock in Kerala and the good carrier houseboat were modified and transformed into tour boat for the availability of the tourists.
Opt for a Kerala backwater tours and disclose the beauty of the God’s own country. The long stretch of the emerald Backwaters is the lifeline of the people in Kerala. Backwaters are surrounded by greenery, wet paddy fields, coconut groves and shrubs. The major population of Kerala lives in and around the banks of Backwaters, which provides them with food, fish and cultural exchange with the tourists who come to visit Kerala. The enchanting view of the crimson sunset over the horizon with the amphitheatre of hills and mountains leaves you spellbound. You cannot return from Kerala without experiencing a Houseboat ride on the Backwaters.
Kerala houseboat glides slowly on the pristine Backwater of Kerala. You can choose from a single bedroom houseboat to a seven bedroom house boat depending on the budget and the necessity of an individual. A houseboat is made up of jack wood and other eco friendly materials. The unique feature of the Kerala houseboat is that the use of coconut fibre to tie the boat together without use of a single nail. With personal chef and staffs aboard you can accept for a classic service with good food. The heavenly ambiance and splendid beauty of the place gives you a phenomenal experience.
A Backwater tours on a houseboat takes you to a different wonderland. Some of the well known Backwater destinations of Kerala are Alleppey the “Venice of the East”, Cochin the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”, Kumarakom “Groves of Coconut”, Kasargod, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram the capital city. Take a walk across the city and shop for handicrafts, spice, gifts and souvenirs. Click candid photos and reflect upon them and relive those moments once again.
Be it a romantic honeymoon or a simple getaway, a Kerala holiday is all about fun, fun and more fun. The long lived dream of yours is on the verge of becoming a reality. Take the opportunity and live your dreams on the nature blessed state of Kerala.

Vijay Joshi is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on Houseboats Kerala and Alleppey Houseboats. Find more information plz visit http://www.keralahouseboat.org/.