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Backwater
- Kerala
More
beautiful than the canals in Thailand, infinitely less crowded than
those in Milan, the backwaters of Kerala offer an enchanting
experience of fun and relaxation and a chance to see authentic local
life.
It is a world apart, a world of coconut trees, marshy groves,
shallow lakes, deep canals, and long boats… plenty of long boats.
The backwater canal region is different from anything else in the
Indian sub-continent, and is a unique way of traveling and getting
about. Punted cargo boats floated by carrying coconuts and pepper,
and palms flanked the canals, meeting overhead and forming a green
canopy, giving the water a green hue. It is a picture postcard
setting, if ever there is one.
The land of the green and the serene Kerala offers an amazing array
of the backwaters in Kerala. The breathtakingly beautiful
destinations are the true storehouses of the nature at its best. The
splendid sunsets, the waxing moonlights, the shoals of ducks, the
pulsating palms and the wonderful waves make the backwater
destinations the most sought after in kaleidoscopic Kerala.
The alluring Alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh
water rivers will not fail to sweep you off your feet. The
stunningly gorgeous 'Venice of the East' has more than the boat
races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and the coir industry;
Alappuzha is home to the diverse animal and bird life. The rich crop
of bananas, yams and cassava will surely catch your eye. Kuttanad in
the heart of the backwaters of Alappuzha owing to its richness of
the paddy crops is referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala. The half
an hour journey by speedboat to the nearby island of Pathiramanal
will reveal the range of rare migratory birds that fly from various
parts of the world.
Your holiday in the kaleidoscopic Kerala will be bewitching with the
balmy beaches and the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. Though it
will be the private boat trip along the backwaters that will make
the tour complete. The 'kettuvallams' or the traditional houseboats
offer the best possible accommodation. The slow yet steady sail
along shallow, palm-fringed lakes and narrow canals is mesmerizing.
As it is the strong yet smooth sailing houseboats form one of the
most abiding images of Kerala.
Take your pick for the best backwater tour for family and friends.
The cruises and the overnight stays in the houseboats are the best
way to an unforgettable holiday. The waterbus ferry and the cruise
boats are the most relaxed. Your backwater holidays need not be
meticulously planned. Even the booking need not be made well in
advance. Besides the houseboats the regular accommodation options of
the budget, standard, deluxe, luxury et al may be opted for. The
entire maritime journey is a merry time experience in true sense.
Chill out
at the backwaters of Kerala and be assured to enjoy the time of your
life!
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