Kerala And It’s Houseboat On The Backwaters

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Kerala is a land of scenic beauty and due to this beauty; Kerala is among the “ten paradises of the world”. Kerala the “Green Paradise” is bordered by the Western Ghats, Arabian Sea, Maharashtra and Karnataka. A synonym with “God’s own Country”, Kerala is endowed with abundance of Natural bounties which attracts numerous visitors from every corner of the globe. The land of backwaters, beaches, hill stations, temples, wildlife, temples and picturesque landscape is worth your time and money.

Of all the attractions in Kerala, Kerala houseboat on the tranquil Backwaters is of prime attractions. Backwaters are vast connections of lake, lagoons and canals running parallel to the Arabian Sea. Kerala Backwater tour is a must where one can explore the verdant beauty of the green paradise. The houseboat slowly glides on the jade backwaters where the mesmerizing view of the wet green paddy fields, dancing palm trees, mangroves, shrubs, cerise sunset, village houses leaves you spellbound.

A houseboat in Kerala glides on the alluring and peaceful backwaters for a mystical journey to the fairy land. The houseboat ...
... or Kettuvalloms is a long carried legacy of Kerala. Previously the boats were used as good carriers. Rice, coconut, spices and other items from the isolated villages were transported to the main trading cities. The unique feature of Kettuvalloms is that it’s made were made up of jack wood and other eco- friendly items tied up together with a coir knot without using a single nail. Now they have been modified and transformed into luxury boats for the availability for the tourists.

The boat ride along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala is a phenomenal experience and some of the mind blowing backwater destinations of Kerala are the Cochin the “Queen of the Arabian sea”, Kumarakom “groves of coconut”, Kottayam and Kollam. Alleppey the “Venice of East” is the most popular among them all.
Alleppey- The Venice of East: - Alleppey is one of the eye-catching regions in Kerala with natural marvels. Founded in the year 1792 Raja Keshawadasan, Divan of Travancore, Alleppey is a world famous Backwater destination in Kerala. Take a tour on the Alleppey houseboats on the emerald Backwaters and enjoy the serene beauty of Kerala, the Keralites way. Kettuvallams the legendary houseboat takes you through the soothing Backwaters. The view of swaying palm trees, wet emerald paddy fields and touch of normal life of Kerala draws a million dollar smile upon your face. Alleppey is also famous for its Snake Boat race for the Nehru Trophy.

It is Alleppey that most of the Backwaters tours starts and ends. Alleppey is sandwiched in between the Punammads Lake and the Arabian Sea. The sandy beaches, palm fringes canals, lagoons and lakes give the picture perfect images of Alleppey. Take a traditional houseboat on the backwater of Alleppey and let the view of the countryside and the surrounding greenery astonish you. The foremost attraction in Alleppey is the Kurumadi Kuttan, an immense granite statue of Lord Buddha. Other place to visit during your Alleppey tour are The Revi Karunakaran Museum, Snehadhara Ayurvedic Centre, Pandavan Rock, St. Andrew’s Church, Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple and the St. Sebastian’s Church. Alleppey is no doubt the heart of Kerala.

Mahi is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. She has authored many books on Kumarakom Houseboats and Kerala Houseboat Tour. Find more information at http://www.houseboats-kerala.org/.