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Blissful Experiences of Kerala Tour

Kerala is an amazing land with magnetic tourist attraction features. There are umpteen natural sites in the form of backwater network, sea beaches, hill stations, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. This is an all time favorite destinations for tourists. This is perfect destination for nature lovers, beach lovers and backwater lovers. The place is frequently visited by honeymooners and loving couples for the charming romantic surrounding. The place is always ready to impart blissful experiences to its guests. The attracting and stunning natural features have potentials to pink up the moods of visitors.

Kerala is called as "God’s Own Country" and has heavenly natural beauty. Kerala tours in India will truly give you lifetime experiences to treasure and delight in. Lets us explore the charming moods of the popular and prominent natural features of the land one by one.



Beaches of Kerala:
Kerala is dotted with many sense captivating serene sea beaches. Some of the prominent beaches are Kovalam Beach, Varkala Beach, Bekal Beach, Marari Beach, Cherai Beach, Alappuzha Beach, etc. These beaches are known for their stunning landscape and blissful ambience. These beaches offer many water game adventures like sun bathing, swimming, water rafting, sky diving, paragliding, scootering, etc. Visit these beaches and spend the leisurely moments joyfully.

Backwaters of Kerala:

Kerala has an expensive network of backwaters. Backwaters are basically interlocking chains of brackish lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals. Backwater regions of this natural land are famous for its virginal beauty. Exploring the untouched beauty of backwaters is prominent part of Kerala Tours. If you really want to explore the innocent and captivating beauties of nature, go for houseboat tourism. Houseboats provide best way to enjoy the beauty of backwater destinations. Some of the popular and beautiful backwater destinations are Kumarakom, Kollam, Alleppey, Kottayam, Cochin, Alappuzha, etc. These backwater destinations are awesomely beautiful. The mesmerizing beauty will never fail to captivate your imagination and attention.



Hill Stations of Kerala :
Kerala has some awesomely beautiful and picturesque hill stations. Some of the popular hill stations of this heavenly land are Munnar, Wayanad Valley, Idukki, Devikulam, etc. These stations are known for their pristine beauty and enchanting ambience. Visit these destinations holding the virgin beauty of nature and cherish the romantic memories forever.



The natural beauty of Kerala has never failed to clutch the innocent hearts of tourists and make them spell bound to its surprising beauty. You can visit Kerala with one of the perfect Kerala Tour Packages and capture the beautiful and blissful experiences.

Kerala is celebrating Onam Today!! Wish you all a very Happy Onam!!


Explore the Best of Kerala Tour

Kerala tours are to explore the celestial beauty of backwaters, indulge in the exotic flavours of spices, a colourful performing art scene, rejuvenate with the holistic measures of Ayurveda and to discover angelic beauty of hill stations.Tours to Kerala offer a platter full of enchanting experiences and thus a visitor must first make a pick from the horde of travel options according to one’s preference and personal interest. One of the finest ways of planning a Kerala tour is by selecting the most culturally thriving and geographically blessed regions of the state. To be able to enjoy all these features of the region one must add Alleppey, Kovalam, Munnar and Kottayam to the itinerary.

Alleppey

The crystal clear backwaters shimmers, cool breeze coming from the coconut palms, silvery waves of sea swirling the ambiance at Alleppey is quaint and comforting. Popularly known as the “Venice of the East”, Alleppey is one of the most popular backwater destinations and flags most of the houseboat cruises in Kerala . The main attraction of the town is the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race held every year in the month of August to celebrate the festival of Onam. Various long and sleek boats participate along with hundreds of rowers in this water carnival.

Kovalam

A beach town located on the shores of Arabian Sea, Kovalam in Kerala is ideal for a laid-back vacation by the sea. Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches and the shallow waters here are ideal for swimming. The largest of the beaches is known as the Light House Beach as it has a 35 meter high light house towering the Kurumkal hillock. YourKerala tour package must include a visit to the region to enjoy the scenic views of the beach and to enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage on the beach.

Munnar

All Kerala tours are incomplete without a visit to its quaint hill stations. Located in the Idduki district of Kerala, Munnar is a pristine hill station nestled in the south Western Ghats. A popular tourist hub, Munnar is ideally located on the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Thus surrounded by verdant foliage the view atMunnar is covered with emerald hues which adds tranquilizing effect to Kerala tours. The highlights of the region are its sprawling tea plantations, verdant vistas and winding lanes.

Kottayam

The town of Kottayam lies between the pristine Vembanad Lake and the hilly ranges of the state. The land of lakes, letters and latex, Kottayam is also a centre of education and literature. While onKerala tour a visit to Kottayam will bring you closer to the culture and lifestyle of the state for it is here that one can explore its beauteous temples, gorgeous vistas and can meet with some of its frank and cultured individuals. While in the vicinity don’t miss a visit to Kumarakom and its famous bird sanctuary, backwaters and houseboat ride. Other places of interest include Vaikom Temple, Vembanad Lake, Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, St. Mary’s Church, Ettumanoor, Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls and more.

Alleppey - Venice of the East


Kerala is India's most green state. Enchanting backwaters, calm and sandy beaches, hill stations and wildlife make it a perfect destination for tourist. It is my attempt to give my visitors an overview about Kerala Tour, famous destinations, where to stay, what to see etc.

Alleppey - Venice of the East

How to Reach:
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Alleppey.
By Road: Allepey is well connected with road
Through Water: Connected with Cochin (5 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs) and Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs

Alleppey also known as Alappuzha is called the "Venice of the East". It is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala. Alleppey  is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes.  Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela  as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.


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  a land of lush paddy fields and stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. 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.

So what are you thinking about go and enjoy Kerala Tour.

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.

Experience Unique Charm of Kerala Houseboat Tours

Well, you have decided to make your vacation in Kerala – one of the most charming and captivating states of India. Kerala, globally famous tourism destination, deserve the attentions of tourists from each corner of the world. Tourists come here to enjoy their vacation on breathtakingly beach and backwater destinations. Kovalam and Varkala are world wide beach destinations of Kerala, better known as God’s Own Country.



For most fascinating experience of Kerala tours, explore its backwater destinations like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kollam, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, etc. Surly exploring backwater destinations of the state would be a delightful experience of lifetime. Blessed with exceptional nature beauty, these destinations are very popular among nature lovers and honeymoon couples. For couples these destinations are like paradise as they find truly delightful and romantic ambiance for their most awaited romantic honeymoon vacation in Kerala, God’s Own Country.



Backwater tourism in the state is booming by lips and bounds. It has been pivotal part of Kerala tourism. Backwater destinations of the state are also very famous for ayurvedic resorts and spa centre. At Alleppey and Kumarakom there are several ayurvedic resorts offering excellent accommodation as well as ayurvedic treatments and therapies. Due to superb nature beauty with several ayurvedic resorts & spa centres, backwater destinations of the state have become also famous destinations of health & medical tourism in India.

The most preferred ways to explore scenic backwaters and backwater destinations of the state are certainly houseboats – traditionally known as the Kettuvallams. Now let me describe something about house boats. The interesting thing about house boats are they are made of wood and no a single nail is used. They are floating accommodation on winding network of scenic water bodies offering facilities like luxurious and star hotels. They have luxurious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen with personal chef, sun deck, dining space, etc. The views from the windows of bedroom onboard house boat are mind-blowing, superb, and fantastic.



A well-organized house boat cruise provides wonderful opportunities to glide along zigzag network of breathtakingly beautiful backwaters and experience the unique world of water & serenity and feel the numerous charms of nature beauty by close – truly delight for visitors’ eyes. Tourists get opportunities to spot water birds and several aquatic creatures in and alongside backwaters. They spot colorful butterflies quivering over water flowers. They spot swiftly swimming silver fishes and wobbling waterfowls. You can too enjoy on your Kerala houseboat tours.

Well, embark on a well organized kerala houseboat cruise and get ready to treasure copious charms. Sail along scenic winding waterways. Watch in bewilderment the dancing net-like patterns on the gleaming and waving backwaters formed by sunrays that filter through the thick plant life on the shorelines.

Pay attention to the comforting sound of water waving alongside your boat cruise, as you waft your boat craft cruise on the science and serene waterways of the state. Feel totally comfortable as you enter into the unique world of tranquility and extraordinary natural beauty. See the views bright green paddy fields, swaying palm trees and capture the sight of children playing with the waves on the shorelines as you glide your boat cruise. Alleppey, Kumarakom and Fort Kochi can be your destination of your choice to enjoy your house boat tours in Kerala. Alleppey houseboats are very popular among tourists. Well, experience an unforgettable journey along the tranquil backwaters of God’s Own Country.