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Backwaters Tours – Awesome Tour Experience

Kerala is endowed with several captivating attractions which are worth visiting and exploring. Picturesque backwaters, palm fringed beaches, exotic natural beauty, picture perfect hill stations, ayurvedic spa and resorts, colourful festivals, historic forts and monuments are the prime attraction of Kerala. Despite several fascinating attraction the state is globally famous for its picturesque backwaters that never fails to lure the heart of even the sternest tourists. Backwaters are the integral part of Kerala tours and no tourists ever misses the change to awesome charm. Waterways, lovely lakes, lagoons, rivers, inlets, etc joins together and forms the charming backwaters of Kerala that is the main tourism and tourists attraction of Kerala. Backwater cruise offers tourists with wonderful opportunity to enjoy the picturesque surrounding and enjoy the scenic beauty of the natural landscape of Kerala- God's Own Country.

There are several picturesque backwater destinations in the state of God's Own Country. Backwaters of Kerala are endowed with exotic natural beauty, serenity, tranquility and wonders of natural beauty that allows tourists to enjoy their vatcation relaxing both mentally and physically. Backwaters are the unique product of Kerala and its charm cannot be enjoy any where else in the world. It is the preferred destination of holidayers, vacationers, travellers, honeymooners and many others who lovers to enjoy their vacattion exploring the tranquility and beauty of Nature. For honeymoon couples such nature abundant destinations and backwater cruise offers ambiance of heaven to celebrate their honeymoon vacation in a romantic way. Couples find here truly delightful and romantic ambiance on the beautiful backwater destinations of the state that make the way to celebrate their honeymoon in a more romantic way.

Kumarakom, Trivandrum, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kollam, Fort Kochi, Kasargod, Kuttanad, etc are some of internationally famous backwater destinations of the state. Tourists coming for a holiday vacation in Kerala should not miss the chance to cruise over these charming backwaters which will take you to the world of wonderments . Cruising over these breathtaking backwaters will be delightful moment of the backwater Kerala which they will love to cherish throughout their lifetime.

Backwater houseboat Kerala tours are arranged in several destinations like Kamarakom, Kassarkod, Alappuzha, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, Kottayam, Kollam, Kovalam and Kochi. Alleppey is one of the most beautiful and charming backwater of Kerala visited by tourists all the year round. This picturesque backwater has many houseboats which are perfectly desigened and well equipped with modern aminities to offer delightful and memorable cruise expereince.

Almost all the Alleppey houseboats provide a wonderful experience of houseboat cruise in Kerala that no tourists will ever forget to cherish the moments all through their life. Once the houseboat glides over the crystal clear water you will come across several eye catching attractions that will leave you spell bound. St. Andrew's Church, Punnamada, Ambalapuzha Temple, Krishnapuram temple, Mullackal Temple, etc are the major attractions that you will come through while cruising over the breathtaking backwater of Alleppey. Come to Kerala and explore the charm of the backwaters of Kerala that you will not find to enjoy anywhere else in the world. Kerala is one of the ten paradises of the world and 50 must visit tour destination of the world.

Kerala Houseboats



Kerala Houseboats (Riceboats) or kettuvallam are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages of Kerala Backwater area to the towns like Alleppey, Kollam, Cochin and Kottayam. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettuvalloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction as a modern moving boat house that is kerala houseboats .





Kerala houseboats size vary from, about to 95 feet feet in length and a width of around 13 feet to in the middle for one bedroom houseboat and , big houseboats with up 107 feet long and up to 19 feet wide. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". Kerala house boats have fully furnished single double triple and five bedrooms with sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room.



Houseboats in Kerala have a three member crew - a chef, driver & cabin assistants. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavor with the local specialties; delicious local fish. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people and 3 bedroom houseboat for 6, and 5 bedroom houseboat for 10 People.The spectacular beauty of Kerala's backwaters needs no introduction.



A Kerala Houseboats cruise along the palm-fringed waterways of Kerala in luxury houseboats is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. A guided tour down the backwaters would provide you with a complete and most enchanting experience on the back waters of Kerala and will also reveal to you some interesting facts about the life of local village people. This month's lens view takes you to the backwater stretch of the Vembanad, where one can go for a leisurely cruise on a multi deck boat, allowing you enjoy the scenic backwater life.

Visit Allapuzha - Kumarakom

Alappuzha also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the List of places known as Venice of the East by Lord Curzon. It is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District. Alleppey has a wonderful past. Though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of 18th century, district of Alappuzha figures in classical Literature.



Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms , was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in B.C and in the Middle Ages, as well as with other parts of India.

Most important backwater regions are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kottayam & Kollam. Vembanad lake is the biggest fresh water lakes in Asia, covering an area of 200 sq km, and touched Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam / Cochin districts. This exclusive backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters. Alleppey/Alappuzha, populary known as " Venice of the East" has a network of canals that meander through the town. Boating across these soothing stretches is an experience exclusive to Kerala.



The backwaters act as a vital waterway for the transport of goods, people and their produce are often the only link between isolated villages and crowded towns. In Kerala, the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. Alleppey which forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride. Throughout the coastal areas of Kerala backwaters are endless stretches of lakes, lagoons and ponds connected by a network of canals. A huge expanse of estuaries formed by 41 west-flowing rivers, the backwaters stretch to over 1,000 miles.

The Kerala backwater routes date back over the centuries and have been long used for all transportation needs, in particular trade in coconut, rubber, price and spices. Today, these waterways link remote villages and islands to the mainland and nerve centers of the coastal area. They also form an ideal highway for the thatched roof houseboats of Kerala, a colorful and unique navy of floating hotel suites, suitable for cruising the backwaters in sybaritic decadence.Alappuzha or Alleppey is also home to Kuttanad, The rice bowl of kerala, one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala. It is here that most of the snake boat races are conducted and a majority of the rice boat & houseboat cruises are scheduled.

Life in Kerala : A festival of COLORS and FLAVORS!

Life in Kerala is one of the finest in the world. The social indices in Kerala point to a figure of excellence that envies even states from Europe. Its festivals and festivities have woven together an intricate pattern of colors, flavors and the spirit of life. Kerala has a wealth of folklore, folktales, folk songs, folk arts, folk beliefs, taboos and superstitions. You will come to read more about them in the ensuing links.

KERALA : A MURAL from the HEAVENS...

Kerala is blessed with the natural bounties like air water and fertile land. Sandwiched between the mountains on the east and the vast oceans in the west, she has 44 rivers cutting across her length of 500 kms. 41 of them are west flowing and 3 of them are east flowing. They are rain fed by the monsoons every year, which paints a fresh coat of green on everything that springs from her surface. Waterfalls like the silver ornaments on a woman’s hair daunt the mountains and down below, her palm-fringed shores are kissed by the waves from the Arabian ocean.

The coastal state of Kerala lying on the Southwestern tip of India has commonly been called the tropical paradise of India. Bounded by Arabian Sea at one side and the Western Ghats on the other, the beautiful land with stunning beauty has an equable and tropical climate offering a pleasing atmosphere throughout the entire year. This coastal state has hot and humid climate during April-May and pleasant, cold climate in December-January.

Summer extends from the month of April to June when the temperature reaches to a maximum of 33 degrees centigrade. Summer is followed by South West Monsoon that starts pouring in the month of June and continues till September. With the arrival of winter there is certain drop in the temperature and you can feel a slight chill due to the cold wind. Winter in Kerala lasts from from November to January or February.

The topography and the geographical relief features are marked by distinct changes from east to west and consists of-
The Western Ghats- The mighty Western Ghats, a sequence of Rocky Mountains, edges the eastern boundary of Kerala and ascends roughly up to 1,500 m above sea level with the lofty peaks rising up to 2,500 m.

Hill and Valleys- The narrow piece of land on the eastern border, close to the Western Ghats, encompasses precipitous hills, deep valleys and gorges which are covered with thick woods. Almost all the rivers of the state originate here.

Midland Plains- These plains which lie along central Kerala, are located in the west of the hills and mountains.

Coastal Belt-The narrow belt of coastal land along the Arabian Sea is characterized by paddy fields, rows of coconut trees and serene, and backwaters internally linked by rivers and inland waterways.

Backwaters and Rivers-The Backwaters consists of lakes and inlets of oceans which straggle out in the land. The largest backwater is the Vembanad Lake which stretches out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin Port. There are 49 river/lakes flowing in the state of Kerala, among them 46 flows to the west and the other 3 flow to the east. They evolve from Western Ghats and rush towards the west into the Arabian Sea.

Rivers, Lakes and Backwaters - Kerala, the South Western state of Indian Peninsula can be rightly called the land of water bodies with numerous majestic waterfalls and calm backwaters, 34 lakes with sparkling azure and emerald waters, and 49 rain-fed river/lakes with copious tributaries and distributaries flowing through the land. A large number of lakes form superb destinations for backwater tours in Kerala.

The still waters of the serene lakes offer a feeling of tranquility amidst nature and one seems to get lost in the world of his own thoughts. Some of these lakes are Sasthamkotta Lake, Vembanad Lake, The Ashtamudi Lake, Pookot Lake and Akkulam Lake.

Soil and Vegetation-The state of Kerala with its wide array of topographical features such as coastlines along the Arabian Sea, hills of the Western Ghats, valleys, abundant water bodies ,is the reserve of diverse types of soil such as red, ferruginous, sandy, black, peat and loamy soil. There are an assortment of flora and other plantation crops which grow in these soils. The natural vegetation of Kerala comprises 3,872 flowering plants including 900 plants of great medicinal value.
The forested regions with an area of 9,400 km comprises tropical wet evergreen partly-evergreen forests with thick undergrowth in the lower and mid altitudes, tropical damp and arid deciduous forests in the middle altitudes plus mountainous subtropical and temperate (shola) forests in the precipitous hills. Kerala basically thrives on agriculture.

The main crops are paddy, coconut, pepper, cashew, cassava and plantation crops like rubber and cash crops are tea and coffee, spices, nutmeg, vanilla and cashew nut.

Kerala Beach Tour: A Delightful Experience

From all over the world tourists in quite large number visit India to explore its exquisite beaches. India has the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world. In India there are several fascinating destination that are globally known for beach tourism and providing wonderful holiday options. Goa, Orissa, Gujarat and Kerala are known for their exquisite beauty and several other attractions. Serene & scenic backwaters, placid lagoons, palm coconut fringed shores, bays, powdery golden & silvery sand, enchanting surf, and delicious sea-foods, make India’s beaches very popular among tourists from all over the world. Beach holidays and beach tourism in India are undoubtedly a delightful experience.

Kerala is one of the most popular destinations for beach tourism and beach holidays in India. It is one of the most beautiful states of India and widely known for its exquisite beaches blessed with exceptional nature beauty. The state is also known for several other attractions like breathtaking backwaters, verdant hill stations, tea gardens, lush plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, landscape beauty and rich culture & traditions.

Kerala is undoubtedly a perfect beach destination where one can enjoy amazing beach tourism with several other attractions. Beaches of the state are dotted with palm coconut trees, golden & silvery sands, rocky promontories and blessed with exceptional nature beauty. Definitely beaches of Kerala are the most popular attractions of every Kerala tour itinerary. Beaches of Kerala are known for gentle surf and blue waters that please your sense of Kerala tours. Beaches have great serenity and delightful ambiance.

Due to exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance Kerala beaches are also very popular among honeymoon couples. Honeymoon couples from all over the world embark on Kerala honeymoon tour quite in large number. For honeymooner Kerala beaches are like a dream destination. When it comes to honeymoon in Kerala, honeymoon couples always prefer beaches and backwaters because of exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance. Celebrating honeymoon holidays here is simply a romantic experience.

There are several beach destinations in Kerala known for exquisite beauty and wonderful holiday options. They are Kovalam Beach, Kumarakom Beach, Alleppey Beach, Beypore Beach, Varkala Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Fort Bekal Beach, Marai Beach, Kappad Beach, Muzhappilangad Beach, Ezhimala Beach, Dharmadam Island, Sankhumugham Beach, Payyambalam Beach, Tanur Beach, Thirumullavaram Beach, Thangassery Beach, Mopila Bay, etc.

These beaches of Kerala are known for their great scenic beauty and mind relaxing serenity. These beaches provide wonderful opportunity to indulge in several fascinating activities. One can enjoy swimming in calm and peaceful water. One can enjoy breathtaking sunsets. One can enjoy beach volley ball. Delicious sea foods are also additional advantages of Kerala beach tours. One can have a nature walk in the early morning – a delightful experience. Filled with coconut palms and green bushes beached provide breathtaking sight to please your sense of Kerala package tours.

Beaches are dotted with several luxury hotels and ayurvedic treatment resorts and massage centers. They provide world class accommodation as well as ayurvedic treatments and massage therapy. Ayurveda in Kerala is great way to get rejuvenated and revitalized.

To explore the exquisite beaches of the state you can select one of Kerala tour packages made available by various tour operators and travel agents. If you too are interested in beach tourism book your tour package in Kerala that makes you enable to explore predominant and exquisite beaches of the state. Well, get ready to treasure delightful experience of Kerala beach tourism.

Package Tours to Kerala, South India



Welcome to charming and captivating south Indian state of Kerala, India. There are lots of tourism options in this beautiful state of Kerala – popularly described as the God’s Own Country. Apart from numerous tourism options the state has also several holiday spots where one can spend their Indian holidays in memorable and enjoyable way. In fact, entire Kerala is worth exploring and any region of the state is perfect for enjoyable Indian holidays.

Today Kerala is globally famous tourist destination of India. And tourists from all over the world come here to explore its attractions and known about it that why it is called as the God’s Own Country. And yes, you will have no any wonder that why the state is known as the God’s Own Country while you will be on tours to Kerala, South India.

There are several packages available in the market offered by several travel agents or tour operators. Tour operators organize kerala honeymoon tour, South India and make you enable to explore its amazing attractions. Sunny beaches are the prime attraction of travel and tourism in Kerala, India. Beaches are decorated with lined palm coconut trees and blessed with exceptional nature’s beauty. The ambiance at beaches is perfect to celebrate holidays in enjoyable way.

There are several options to do at breathtaking beaches of state. Beaches are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and water funs. You will find several beach benches and umbrellas for your comforts arranges by several state government or resorts. Beaches are also very popular among honeymooners from all over the world. Beaches provide sheer romantic ambiance for honeymooners with exceptional nature abundant beauty. There are numerous reasons to explore breathtaking beaches of state. Beaches have prime position in almost tour package in Kerala, South India.

Kerala – the land of coconut trees – is also internationally famous for its breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. Backwaters are vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers, canals, etc and endowed with superb natural beauty. There are several backwater destinations in Kerala that can be visited and explored on Kerala tours package. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Cherai Beach, Kollam, Kuttanad, Trivandrum, Kottayam, etc are some popular backwater destinations of the state. Tourists don’t forget to explore these breathtaking backwaters of the state on their Kerala visit.

One of the best and most suitable ways to explore breathtaking backwaters of the state is hiring a traditional rice boat or modern luxury packed houseboat. Floating over tranquil waters of backwaters a houseboat cruise takes you into the unique world of water and wonderment. The houseboat cruise provides wonderful opportunity to see aquatic life, bird life and unique ambiance with serenity. It also provides opportunity to see lush green paddy fields, temples, traditional villages, modern towns, etc on the shoreline. Surly, exploring backwaters by a houseboat will be a unique and pleasant experience of life time.

Verdant hill stations of Kerala – God’s Own Country – are also very popular among tourists from all over the world. Rolling hills have prime position in package tours to Kerala, South India. Munnar is the most famous hill towns of the state. It is known for its exceptional nature beauty, beautiful landscapes, and sheer romantic ambiance. And that’s why honeymooners prefer to spend their honeymoon holidays in Munnar.

Apart from hills, beaches and backwaters Kerala has more to offer its visitors. Well, come and explore its attractions and know more about it. Kerala tourism awaits you.

Kerala Backwaters Tours Onboard Houseboat

Kerala, also known as the God’s Own Country, is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It is widely acclaimed tourist destinations. Tourists from all over the world visit this picturesque state of India. There are numerous attractions in this state. Beaches, backwaters, hill station, monuments, etc are names to few. You will know better about Kerala and its different places of tourist interest when you will visit this state. Surly, visiting Kerala will never fail to entice you.

What makes Kerala a globally famous tourist destination? There are numerous factors and attractions in this state which make it one of the prime destinations on the horizon of world tourism. Basically there are two major factors that make the state a global tourism destination – unique cultural features and unique geographical features. Beaches, backwaters, hill stations, etc are prime attractions that deserve the attention of tourists from all over the world. When we think about Kerala tourism the first thing strikes in our mind its beautiful sun kissed beaches that are nature blessed and able to captivate you.

Undoubtedly beaches of the state are perhaps the most sought after attractions of the state. But scenic backwaters of the state are also very popular among tourists from all over the world. Exploring backwater destinations of the state provides real charm of travel and tourism in the state. Kerala backwater tours are widely popular among tourists. Backwater tours in the state provide amazing sightseeing. One can visit several attractions of tourist interest such as traditional villages, modern cities, ancient temples, forts, palace, churches, ayurvedic treatment resorts, spa centers, paddy fields, hills, beaches, etc. In fact, backwater tours in the state provide you complete travel and tourism experience.

There are several backwater destinations in the state. Alleppey, Kumarakom and Fort Kochi are names to few. The most popular way to experience the charm of scenic backwaters is cruising over the placid water of the scenic backwaters. Cruising in the scenic backwater is simply a delightful experience mixed up with excellent houseboat experience, traditional cuisine,amazing sightseeing and serenity. houseboats in kerala of Kerala provide excellent accommodation with all modern amenities in the unique world of water, serenity and wonderment. No anywhere in the world one can find such wonderful holiday options as Kerala provides.

A houseboat cruise over the placid backwaters take you into the totally different world – the world of wonderment, the world of serenity and the world of exceptional nature beauty. One can see several species of aquatic life and water birds living in and alongside the backwaters on board the house boat cruise. One can see excellent view of sunset from the deck of the house boat. One can explore traditional villages of the state and get insight of culture and tradition of the state. One can explore lush paddy fields. So, cruising over the placid backwaters is always a delightful experience. There are several houseboat kerala in the state that make you enable to explore backwaters of the state in more and more convenient ways. Well, embark on cruise of houseboat Kerala India. I bet you are going to treasure a delightful experience of lifetime.

Alleppey Houseboats Adding More Charm to Kerala’s Breathtaking Backwaters

Kerala – God’s Own Country – is one of the most beautiful states of India. It is globally famous as one of the most popular travel destinations of India. It is its unique cultural and geographical features that make it internationally famous travel destination. Truly it is a traveler’s paradise.

Monuments, fairs and festivals, temples, traditional villages, etc show the rich culture and traditions of the state. Verdant hill stations, beautiful beaches, breathtaking backwaters with numerous house boats, wildlife parks & sanctuaries rich in their flora and fauna, etc show the rich wealth of nature in the state. Nature has blessed Kerala’s each destination uniquely and create serene ambiance for memorable Indian holidays. Lush greenery and scenic landscapes are the very essence of Kerala, South India. Be sure that travel and tourism in this beautiful state will always please you and your family.




Undoubtedly, Kerala’s beaches, hill stations, temples, and traditional villages and modern cites are prime attractions of the state but breathtaking backwaters also have their own importance to boost up tourism in the state. Backwater Kerala tour provides wonderful opportunity for amazing sightseeing in the state. This fascinating tour covers beaches, scenic landscapes, green paddy fields, traditional villages and some of modern cities. Surly Kerala backwater tours will be a delightful tour experience in the state. There are several breathtaking backwater destinations in the state. Some of most popular backwater destinations of the state are Fort Kochi, Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, Kottayam, Trivandrum, Thiruvallam, Alleppey (Alappuzha), etc. These destinations have globally fame and deserve the attentions of tourists from all over the world. They are famous among nature lovers, adventure seekers, nature lovers and of course honeymoon couples.



The breathtakingly beautiful backwaters of the state can be best explored a houseboat cruise over the serene water of waterways, lakes and lagoons. Waterways, rivers, lakes, lagoons, canals, rivulet, etc team up together and form vast network of backwater Kerala. A houseboat trip over the tranquil water of the breathtaking backwaters provides wonderful opportunity to see the amazing charm of nature. It provides amazing tourism options wit exceptional nature beauty. Alleppey, also known as the Alappuzha, is one of the most important backwater destinations of the state. It is dotted with several houseboats and houseboat tour operators. Alleppey is an ideal destination to start Kerala houseboats tours. Kerala houseboats are made up of wood, bamboo poles and eco friendly materials and no single nail is used in them.

Kerala houseboat cruise tours are also very popular among honeymoon couples. An kerala houseboat cruise over the tranquil waterways provides honeymoon couples a wonderful and romantic holiday ambiance. Houseboats in Alleppey are outfitted with modern amenities providing luxurious ambiance for family holidays and honeymoon holidays. A houseboat trip in Alleppey and around the Alleppey provides wonderful opportunity to know about the lifestyle of Alleppey and traditional villages. It provides nature abundant sightseeing opportunity. Well if you too want to enjoy the real charm of backwaters of the state, start your houseboat tours in Alleppey and treasure a life time experience.