KERALA BACKWATER TOUR :-
Kerala is
a labyrinth of lazily meandering backwaters. Sprinkled with
traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and
Tranquility. It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons,
lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that
drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine
water world is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala
is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and
opens out into the sea at the Kochi port.
Trivandrum Backwater Tour
The lagoons, lakes, canals
and rivers are lined up with dense tropical vegetation on either
side. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm
glide through this network of waterways. The backwaters form a
specially attractive and economically valuable feature of Kerala.
They include lakes and ocean inlets which stretch irregularly
along the coast. The biggest backwater is the Vembabad lake, some
200 sq kilometers in area, which opens out into the Arabian Sea
at Cochin port. The Periyar, Pamba, Manimala, Achenkovil,
Meenachil and Moovattupuzha rivers drain into this lake. Veli,
Kadhinamkulam, Anjengo (Anju Thengu), Edava, Nadayara, Paravoor,
Ashtamudi (in Kollam Dist.) Kayamkulam, Kodungallur (in Trissur
Dist) and Chetuva are some of the other places where you may go
for backwater cruising. The backwaters of Kerala stretch over
1900 Kilometers, providing drinking water and irrigation
facilities.
Kollam Backwater Tour
Alumkadavu (23 kilometers from
Kollam)
Alumkadavu is halfway on the route to Alappuzha from Kollam. This
quiet little backwater village in Karunagapally town is famed for
its boat building yard. It is here that the gigantic kettuvallams
(cargo boats of rural Kerala) were built. Today the Kettuvallams
which were long replaced by modern means of transport, have been
converted into houseboats
Kottayam Backwater Tour
Bordered by the lofty Western Chats on the east, the Vembanad
Lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a
land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches,
lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a
totally literate people have given this district the title: the
land of letters, latex and lakes.
Kumarakom Backwater Tour
The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small
village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake
in Kerela. Kumarkom strengthens Kerala’s reputation for
being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful
mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields
interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with
while lillies. It is part of the Kuttanad region, and the bird
sanctuary here spread across 14 acres of any ornithologist's
paradise.
This enchanting backwater destination offers visitors many
leisure options. From wandering into the depths of its wildlife
sanctuary to cruising down the back waters and fishing, Kumarkom
is perfect for a lazy and laid back holiday. The best way to
watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round
the islands, as hundreds of swaying verdant coconut palms lining
the rivers lean to brush the
tops of your heads. Kumarkom is an example of nature at her
bountiful best in the fragrant flowers,
the riot of multi coloured birds, the surrounding greenry and the
clear waters.
Kasargod Backwater Tour
The northernmost district of
Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the sea coast with the Western
Chats on its east and northern borders. Backwater trips on the
Chandragiri River and at Valiyaparamba are fascinating
experiences. Chandragiri (4 km from Kasaragod town)
Situated on the Chandragiri River, southeast of Kasaragod town,
this town is known for the large 17th century Chandragiri Fort,
one of a chain of forts. It offers a breathtaking view of the
river and the Arabian Sea. It is a vantage point to watch the
sunset.











