Kerala is a
southern paradise that brings together the natural elements, i.e., the land,
sky and sea. The land has been blessed with abundant natural beauty, lush
rivers, beaches, culture, art & heritage and enchanting hill stations. One
of the best reasons for visitors to explore this placid destination is its
pristine & lush backwaters. The stunning backwaters of Kerala paint the
most enticing picture in the mind of tour enthusiasts. With their verdant appeal,
pristine water, and fantastic greenery, the backwater of Kerala a featured
highlight of the state.
The backwaters
comprise a fantastic system of interlinked lakes, inlets, waterways and
channels. Kerala backwater tour packages offer a perfect amalgamation of
various elements that rejuvenates your mind, body & soul, and sooth your
senses. Take a look at some of the topmost backwater destinations that appeals
travelers to this southern delight:
Kumarakom Backwaters
Kumarakom is
a serene and beautiful backwater destination, a charming peninsula protruding into
the ever-bubbling Vembanad Lake. This destination is the best place for those
who need nature to recuperate. The fascinating destination boasts swaying coconut
& palms, paddy fields, rambling lagoons & backwaters, and mangroves.
Alappuzha Backwaters
The
Alappuzha backwater offers the most popular cruise. A round trip that starts
from Alappuzha and makes it’s end here itself is the most famous cruise trip
opted by visitors. The cruise takes you across the Punnamada Lake, Champakkulam
church, Chavara Bhavan, and Vattakayal Lake. There are numerous backwaters
route you can choose to sail across and each one offers a whole new experience.
The six routes here are from Alappuzha to Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kottayam,
Thottappally, Mankotta, and Alumkadavu.
Kollam Backwaters
Kollam is a
famous backwater destination that serves as the source of the backwater
waterways. Astamudi kayal, the gateway to the backwaters is spread across 30% area
of the backwater destination. Kollam is also the starting point for the largest
8 hour ride backwater to Alappuzha. While cruising along this vast water spread,
one can also pass across various traditional temples, and restaurants located
along the bank side. Moreover, you can also find some coconut sellers on boats
selling out the most common drink of this green landscape.
Kottayam Backwaters
Kottayam is another
famous backwater destination that is appreciated for its riveting backwaters. The
backwater destination is known for its astounding vistas, green hills, mangrove
forests, coconut groves. While sailing across the backwaters you can come
across passerby making their way through the backwater as part of their local
chores.
Cochin Backwaters
Cochin also
called Kochi, is the most enticing destination also known as the "Queen of
the Arabian Sea". Listed one of the top ten beautiful place to visit, the
backwaters of Cochin are highly visited by travelers
in Kerala. It is the source point & ending point to numerous backwater
cruises.
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