Kerala backwater tourism
Kerala's backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. kerala Backwaters are formed by the accumulation of sea water at the beach. As the waves moved to and from, they made their way tearing the ground and forming backwaters. The backwaters are essentially inland lakes connected by a network of canals. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a kerala kettuvallam or the kerala houseboat. The major backwaters in kerala are kumarakom backwater, alleppey back water, kollam backwater etc.Coconut creek kumarakom homestay and kumarakom houseboat offers wonderful kumarakom backwater tours in kerala.
The backwaters of Kerala are made up of over 900 km of interconnected waterways, rivers, lakes and inlets. The backwaters of Kerala are marked by a unique ecosystem wherein lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas of several rivers meet the Arabian Sea.
While hill resorts and beaches can be found in several parts of India, the backwaters are found only in Kerala. The Kerala backwater tours offer a perfect blend of scenic attractions and tranquility. One can travel on a traditional houseboat and enjoy the beauty of Kerala backwaters which make their way through a number of towns and cities.
Kerala backwaters map provides a clear picture of various backwater tour destinations in Kerala.
Some of the popular destinations for Kerala Backwater tours are:
Kochi is one of the most visited Kerala Backwater destinations. Many backwater cruises begin or end in Cochin. Kerala backwater tourist attractions of Cochin can be enjoyed while staying at hotel or by staying at backwater houseboats while on Kerala backwater tours.
Alappuzha is a district of immemse natural beauty. The best companion for exploring this place is the Kerala backwater houseboat. One can enjoy touring the attraction of Alappuzha in Kerala Backwaters India. Alappuzha is also famous for the Snake Boat Races held every year on Onam festival.
The Kerala backwaters around Kollam, which extend from the Ashthamudi Lake, are mesmerizing. The boat rides on the sun-kissed water scores brownie points with most of the tourists visiting the Kollam backwaters. The splendid town of Kollam is renowned for being the gateway to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. The backwater tour from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest backwater tour in Kerala.
Kollam with its maze of rivers, lakes and lagoons, is a popular destination where one can see splendid views of the glorious Kayamkulam Lake and the Ashtamudi Lake. Kochi, the commercial Capital of Kerala, is not far behind with its treasure of myriad lagoons, rivers and lakes.
Monsoons here are even more beautiful because of the traditional snake boat races with the 130 feet long Chundan boats as their highlights. Some of the major boat race events are the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on the second Saturday of August and the Aranmula Boat Race, which is more traditional and is associated with temple festival at Aranmula. The boat carnival starts on the day of Thiruonam, the most auspicious day of the Kerala festival, Onam.
Besides these backwaters of Central Kerala, there are other places too such as Veli in South Kerala, and Kadinamkulam, Edava, Anjengo, Madayara, Peravur, Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, Kodungalur, Chetuva and Valiyaparamba in North Kerala.
Hotels in Kollam : Hotel Aquaserene, Ashtamudi Resorts, Palm Lagoon.
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Under its former appellation of Alleppey, ALAPPUZHA, roughly midway between Kollam (85km south) and Kochi (64km north), is another romantic and historic name from Kerala's past. It was one of the best-known and wealthiest ports along the Malabar Coast, to the extent that successful British traders who had settled here during the Raj were loath to leave at Independence. A sizeable community of British expats remained resident here until the 1950s, enticed by thriving trading opportunities; their luck ran out in 1957, however, when the newly elected communist government clamped down on private businesses, and they were forced to return to Britain. With such a long trading history, tourist literature is fond of refer ring to Alappuzha as the "Venice of the East", but while it may be full of interconnecting canals, there the resemblance ends.
Hotels in Alappuzha :Coir Village Lake Resort, Coconut Palms, Green Palace Health Resort,Kayaloram Lake Resort,Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Lake Resort,Kuttanad Resort, Malayalam Resort, Palm Grove Lake Resort,Punnamada Backwater Resort,Penquin Lake resort,Shanthitheeram Lake Resort, Lake Palace.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom has been recently discovered and have now blossomed into a beautiful backwater holiday destination with its spectacular lagoon fringed by coconut groves that have almost become an icon of Kerala tourism. This place also boasts of a 14-acre bird where one can spot several of avian species such as water ducks, cuckoos and Siberian storks. Coconut Lagoon and Englishman Henry Baker's bungalow that has now been converted into a heritage hotel by the Taj group are the chief attractions of the place.
Today, one may enjoy the backwaters of Kumarakom whole sailing in the local houseboats, called 'Kettuvallam' that are unique to this region.
Hotels in Kumarakom : Abad Whispering Palms, Coconut Lagoon, Golden Waters, Kumarakom Lake Resot.Taj Garden Retreat, Waterscapes, Cocobay Resort.
Kochi
The commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, Kochi (Cochin or Ernakulam) has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The city is home to the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth as well as numerous old churches and temples. Jew Town, the area around the synagogue is a centre of spice trade and curio shops.
Hotels in Ernakulam (Kochi or Cochin): Bolgatty Palace, Taj Residency, Kamyakom Haven, Taj Malabar, Brunton Boat Yard.
Kozhikode (Calicut)
Unexplored, unspoilt, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday options. Elathur, the Canoli Canal and the Kallai River are favorite destinations for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination. Accessibility: Well connected to all the major cites in India by excellent air, road and rail networks.
Hotels in Kozhikode : Kadavu Resort.
Kasaragod
The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the sea coast with the Western Ghats in its eastern and northern borders. Backwater trips on the Chandragiri River and Valiyaparamba are fascinating experiences.
Hotels in Kasaragod : Hotel City Tower, Apsara Regency, Fort Palace, Fort Land Tourist Home, Bekal International, Nalanda Resort.
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