Backwaters and Houseboats in Kerala, God’s Own Country
Kerala, God’s Own Country, is a beautiful state of India. It is situated on the southern tip of the country alongside the azure Arabian Sea. It is globally famous for beach and backwater tourism. Besides some of finest beaches in the world, the exotic land of Kerala has several fascinating backwater destinations like Alleppey, Kollam, Kuttanad, Kollam, Fort Kochi, Trivandrum, Kumarakom, Kozhikode, etc. These all destinations are endowed with superb science beauty and picturesque landscapes.
Backwaters in Kerala are a large chain of several water bodies like brackish lagoons, lovely lakes, canals, enchanting rivers, etc lying parallel to the azure Arabian Sea. The network includes five large lakes linked by scenic canals and nourished by 38 rivers. Backwaters in Kerala are excellent examples of eco tourism and provide tourists amazing opportunity to feel peaceful serenity and amazing nature tourism. They have unique eco system – freshwater from the rivers meets the sea water of the sapphire Arabian Sea.
Houseboats in Backwaters of Kerala Traditionally known as Kettuvallams, Houseboats in Kerala are prime attractions of backwater tourism in the state. House boats are ideal means to explore the amazing beauty of backwaters of the state. Kerala house boats are huge, slow-moving, and luxurious accommodation floating over the scenic waterways of the state. In ancient time, house boats were considered as a convenient means of cargo transportation.
House boats made of eco friendly materials. It is very interesting that no any single nail is used to make house boats. House boats have outfitted with modern amenities and they have facilities like luxurious hotels. In fact, they are luxurious home floating over water bodies away from home. A houseboat stay provides tourists amazing opportunity to explore amazing sightseeing including panoramic sights of paddy fields, wildlife sanctuaries, verdant hill stations, traditional village, ancient but magnificent temples, intricate churches, etc. If shows the daily life to Kerala people.
Kerala houseboats are also very popular among honeymooners or newly married couples to celebrate their much awaited honeymoon vacation in cherishable, peaceful and sheer romantic ambiance. Couples love to enjoy house boat cruise over the scenic backwaters of the state. Couples love to spend few days at luxurious house boats. A night cruise at scenic backwater of the state can be very fascinating and deserving activities for honeymoon couples. As the house boat cruise moves slowly on serene backwaters of the state in the night, couple feel peaceful and absolutely confidential ambiance for their mush awaited honeymoon vacation.
Alleppey and Kumarakom are very famous destinations for starting houseboat cruise over scenic backwaters of the state. There are several travel agencies and house boat cruise operators which offer affordable cruising on backwaters so don’t afraid of Kerala houseboat cost. Well, embark on Kerala tours and choose one of any ideal backwater destinations and start cruising with houseboats in backwaters of Kerala, India.