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Kerala, the land of backwaters beckons you for an
unforgettable holiday. Centuries old palm- fringed backwaters stretch over 1900 kms, is a combination of
lagoons, canals, rivers and estuaries. Its an echo-rich area, unpolluted known for its village life, flora,
fauna and migratory birds. You can have unique and incredible experience to sail down these soothing waters in
a country craft to absorb this unusual representation of Kerala life.
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Now you can sail through different backwaters of Kerala... |
VELI
The tourist village, situated 8 kms from Trivandrum city is
bordered by Veli lagoon and the Arabian sea. Water sports, a floating restaurant, an estuary, amusement park,
speed boats and other entertainment facilities make this a tourist attraction.
AAKULAM
A popular picnic spot with children's park, swimming pool,
Indoor musical fountain etc...
ALUMKADAVU
One of the entry exit point to the backwaters of Kerala. 23
kms from Quilon en route Alleppey, is a quiet little backwater tours where you can have house boat sail.
Quilon is one of the oldest ports of Malabar coast and was once the center of international spice trade. This
historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi lake.
PATHIRAMANAL
It is a small island filled with flora & fauna on the
backwaters. The enchanting island on the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from
different parts of the world. KUMARAKOM
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This tourist center has unique boat trains, house boats and water
sports facilities. Visitors can also hire house boats for cruises. The highlight of this center is house boats
with over night stay. |
House boats are fully furnished with small lawn, living room, bed room with attached
bath .It also contains raised platforms where passengers can relax on cushions. To reach there 8 kms t5ravel
from Kottayam through Vembanad lake. So it is a great opportunity to have a pleasure trip. COCHIN This
is a beautiful tourist spot with the Chinese nets all over and its the mouth entrance of ports. A conducted
cruise through the winding water ways will take you to several quaint spots including Jew town, where the Jews
arrived as early as 52 AD from Yemen & Babylon. Local ferries are also available for cruise. BOLGHATTY ISLAND
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This Island is especially known for the palace built by the Dutch in 1944 and later taken over
by British & now it is a hotel run by KTDC. |
WILLINGTON
ISLAND The Island surrounded by beautiful
backwater, is a man made one. The Island is named after Lord Willington, the erstwhile British viceroy of
India. This is now the HQ of the Port Trust & Naval Southern Command and is also used as the customs &
trade center. KARUNAGAPALLY A quiet spot just outside the town 23 kms north of Quilon. Here it is
possible to watch the constructions of traditional kettuvallams. KUTTANAD Backwater sandwiched
between sea and hills is a beautiful sight. The shimmering water ways composed of lakes, canals, rivers &
rivulets is lined with dense tropical greenery and preserves Kerala's rural life style. VALIYAPARAMBA The most scenic backwater stretch near Kassergode, 30 kms from Bekal. CHANDRAGIRI An ancient fort with a chain of many forts built by a ruler in 17th century. You
can have a luxury of backwater resorts and picnic spots. |
