Kerala is one of the most attractive states of India situated on the southern tip of the country alongside the azure Arabian Sea. The state has great tourism potential with many attractions like beaches, backwaters, hill stations, tea plantations, ayurvedic & health resorts, beach resorts, houseboats, forts, palaces, temples, historical places, lush greenery, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, and many more. And these attractions appeal tourists and vacationers through out the entire globe for Kerala tours and vacation.
Undoubtedly, beautiful beaches of Kerala are perhaps the most popular attractions of Kerala. But these days backwaters in Kerala are also grabbing many of tourists and vacationers for Kerala tours and travels. Backwaters in Kerala (God’s Own Country) are a wide network of brackish lagoons, lovely lakes and several scenic water bodies like canals, rivers & inlets. Breathtakingly beautiful backwaters lay parallel to the sapphire Arabian Sea Cost, also known as the Malabar Coast. The network of backwaters comprises five large lakes linked by scenic manmade & natural canals, and 38 rivers. There are several picturesque towns and cities on the banks and in the midst of backwaters. These destinations are usually served as the starting and end points of popular houseboat cruises to enjoy the charm of backwater tourism.
Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Thiruvallam, Kuttanad, Kozhikode, Kollam, etc are some of popular backwater destinations in Kerala, God’s Own country. These picturesque towns are very popular among vacationers who are looking for serene and cheerful ambiance in the lap of nature. These destinations are also very popular among honeymooning or newly wed couples as they find truly romantic and peaceful ambiance there with excellent accommodation facilities. Many of newly wed couples embark on Kerala backwater tours to celebrate their honeymoon vacations. Family vacationers or familymooners also like these beautiful places of the state.
These backwaters destinations are very popular among tourists for exciting houseboat cruise over serene and scenic waterways on backwaters. These destinations are served as the starting and end points of houseboat cruise. Also vacationers in these tourist palaces choose luxury houseboats for their accommodation needs. Houseboats in backwaters of Kerala are major attractions of Kerala tourism. They are like luxury hotels floating over the serene and scenic backwaters. A night cruise over serene waterways can be very exciting experience of Kerala backwater tours. No one can grab the complete charm of backwater tourism without enjoying houseboat cruises over scenic waterways and canals.
As the houseboat cruise passes through the scenic lakes and canals tourists have golden opportunity to see many unique species of aquatic life including frogs, mudskippers, crabs, water birds such as kingfishers, darters, terns and cormorants, and aquatic animals like turtles, tortoise and otters living in and along side the backwaters. You have wonderful views from the deck of your houseboat of palm trees, paddy fields and various leafy plants 7 bushes growing on the banks of lakes and canals. Well, if you too want to enjoy the charm of backwater tourism and houseboat stay, visit Kerala in India, you will enjoy awesome tourism and wonderful vacation.