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Alappuzha Backwaters
Alappuzha or Alleppey also called as the "Venice of the East"
is surrounded by waterways and canal. The city is famous for its
beautiful backwaters as many Kerala Backwater cruises start or end
here. Alappuzha Backwaters with water birds, flowers and greenery
along their banks make a picturesque and refreshing sight.
Alappuzha is also worldwide famous as a center of the coir industry.
The city is also known for the Snake Boat Races held here every year
around the time of the Onam festival. Kerala Backwaters provide the
opportunity to see the snake boat races, a number of historic colonial
buildings and a beautiful beach.
Kollam Backwaters
Kollam previously known as Quilon, is a beautiful destination and a
gateway to the Kerala backwaters. The city situated at a distance of
71 Kms, from Thiruvananathapura is an important center of the cashew
nut processing and trading industry. With Kerala Backwater the
tourists can see some important historical buildings and temples of
Kollam. Kollam Backwaters, which extend from the Ashthamudi Lake, look
extremely beautiful. The boat cruise from Kollam to Allappuzha takes
around 8 hours. It is a joyful ride, with lotuses and water lilies in
the water, water birds seated on the banks and otters splashing and
playing in the water.
 Kumarakom Backwaters
Kumarakon Backwaters is an enchanting tourist destination. Situated
on the beautiful Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom attracts large number of
tourists. The blue backwaters of Kumarakom and the surface of Vembanad
Lake reflect the blue sky. The attractive shades of green vegetation
like mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields cover the backwaters.
Channels and waterways make their route through this green paradise.
Water lilies and lotuses bloom in the water while birds fly across the
clear sky. The nature lover will surely to be enchanted by the natural
beauty of Kumarakom. See the picturesque scenery and rest on a
houseboat as you drift along the backwaters of Kumarakom.
Kozhikode Backwaters
Kozhikode formerly known as Calicut, is beautiful town in North
Kerala. The town is famous for its historic buildings, beautiful green
countryside, beautiful beach, hospitality and cosmopolitan culture.
The tourists can explore the historical town of Kozhikode with
backwater.
Kasargod Backwaters
 Kasargod
is a beautiful Kerala Backwater destination. The place renowned for
rice cultivation, coir processing and lovely landscape, with the sea
and the Western Ghats. Kasargod Backwater offer plenty of
opportunities for boat cruises. Two of these backwater cruise options
are Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba.
Thiruvananthapuram Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram, earlier known as Trivandrum, is the capital of
Kerala. The beautiful city located near beautiful beaches and serene
backwaters has several historic temples and museums.
Thiruvananthapuram Backwaters a great place to begin your tour with
Kerala Backwaters.
Best Way to Explore the Backwaters
The best way of experiencing the beauty of the Kerala Backwaters, is
to cruise along either in a rented boat, a canoe or in Houseboats.
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Kerala
Backwaters is the most famous tourist attraction of the state. The
backwaters are created by the accumulation of Sea water at the beach by
the to and fro motion of the waves. They are formed in the form of
lagoons, lakes and estuaries. Kerala is renowned for its backwaters and
lakes, which offer enchanting beauty and unique experiences. The state
with its 44 west flowing rivers, has the backwaters stretch of around 900
Kms. Kerala backwaters and inland lakes are connected by a network of
canals.
Hear
the soothing sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat, as
you drift on a Kerala backwater.
Ayurveda
means "the Science of Life" and is practiced widely in
Kerala.
Come
and explore the beautiful carved temples in the traditional style in
South India.
Architecture
found in Ancient Indian Temples showcases the country's old, rich
and splendid culture.
Kerala
Back Water Tours
