If you are looking forward for an unforgettable and adventurous holiday in India, then Kerala is undoubtedly the place to be explored (Famously known as God’s On Country). The state is famous and unique for its charming beaches, natural beauty and most of all, its peaceful and breathtaking backwaters. Planning a trip on the houseboats to enjoy the backwaters will be one of the best moments of your holiday trip to Kerala.
Backwater tourism is one of the paramount services provided by the state tourism department, the reason? Kerala houseboat cruises are the most anticipated event for most tourists. These houseboats are so traditionally built and furnished that, it provides the best cultural experience. A proof of this is the fact that these houseboats are made up by tying wooden planks and bamboo with coconut ropes. The most interesting fact about the houseboat is that not even a single nail is used to build the houseboat. There are many picturesque backwaters in Kerala that are the main attractions for tourists visiting the state. Some of the most popular backwater destinations of the state are:
Alleppey: Venice of the East (also known as), it is the famous backwater of Kerala. The backwaters are surrounded with greenery, flowers and water birds. Tourists can enjoy the captivating natural beauty and memorable cruise staying in the houseboat. The national houseboat race that takes place in Alleppey attracts tourists from all over the world.
Kottayam: A beautiful backwater destination that provides tourists to explore the natural beauty, famous temples and churches of Kottayam. The city also has so large number of rubber plantation so it is also known as the land of letter, latex and lakes.
Kumarakom: With exotic resorts, lush green forest, waterfall falls, emerald paddy fields, it is the most popular backwater destination that offers visitors with many leisure options. Along with the backwater tours, visitors can also rejuvenate with the holistic Ayurvedic body massage and spa.
Cochin: Cochin also known as Kochi is the most visited backwater destination of Kerala. The port of Kochi is famous for exporting spices to other western countries. Backwater of Kochi is fascinating and it provides tourists to enjoy the natural beauty and historical monuments of the city. Cruising over the Cochin backwater will give you a delightful experience of Kerala backwater tours.
A houseboat cruise over serene and scenic backwaters of Kerala in India is truly a delightful experience of lifetime. A well organized boat cruise takes tourists into the world of wonderment and exceptional natural beauty. Nature has blessed Kerala backwaters uniquely. Copious beauty of nature always enchants tourists from all over the world. Backwater tourism in Kerala, one of the most beautiful states of India, is gaining popularity fast. And of course no one think of perfect joy of backwater without organizing a boat cruise on the tranquil water of backwaters.
Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Koch, Bekal Fort, Trivandrum, Thiruvallam, Kollam, Kuttanad, Kozhikode, Kasargod, Kottayam, etc are predominant backwater destinations of Kerala better known as God’s Own Country. All these destinations are blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty and ideal for conducting boat cruise on the tranquil and nature blessed backwaters of the state.
Alleppey with its lovely lakes, scenic lagoons, and fresh water rivers is an alluring backwater destination of the state. It is an ideal destination for boat cruise. Tourists can find several houseboats and cruise organizers on the shore line of backwaters in Alleppey. Houseboat tours in kerala are very popular among honeymooners or newly wedded couples. Couples find perfect settings for their romantic honeymoon vacation on board houseboats in Alleyppey. Alleppey is itself a predominant for newly wedded couples with its amazing tourism options and various Ayurvedic resorts and treatment centers.
Kumarakom also grab the attentions of tourists from all over the world with its amazing backwater tourism and boat cruise on picture perfect Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is also famous for its Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary also known as the “Vembanad Bird Sanctuary”. A boat cruise on scenic Vembanad Lake provides tourists wonderful opportunity to see the bird attractions of Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. Also it is very fascinating experience to organize a sunset boat cruise on the scenic Vembanad Lake. There are several packages which provide opportunity to explore the charm of scenic backwaters from Kumarakom to Alleppey or Alleppey to Kumarakom by luxurious Kerala houseboats cruise.
Fort Kochi (also known as Cochin) is also among predominant backwater destinations of Kerala, God’s Own Country. A tour to Fort Kochi provides wonderful opportunity to see several historical monuments as well as amazing backwater tourism and boat cruise over scenic backwaters. A well organized boat cruise on the backwaters of Fort Kochi provides wonderful opportunity to see world famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Watching sunset views from the huge Chinese Fishing Nets is simply a delightful experience of lifetime.
Traditionally known as Kettuvallam, today houseboat in Kerala is also very popular for excellent accommodation offering facilities like luxurious hotels. There is everything onboard the houseboat like luxurious bed rooms, well equipped kitchen, dinning space, deck to view scenic beauty around and more.
Well if you too want to treasure the charm of delightful houseboat cruise over serene and scenic backwaters, make a visit to Kerala the land of beauty, beaches and backwaters. Explore its fascinating backwater destinations. Make a houseboat cruise on serene and scenic waterways. Enjoy traditional cuisine onboard. And there more to enjoy on onboard the houseboat cruise.
