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tour to South India is incomplete if you haven't stayed
on a houseboat or gone swimming in the backwaters of
Kerala. Kerala backwater is an intricate system of sparkling
water bodies - estuaries, canals, lakes, lagoons and
deltas that are created and fed by 44 monsoon dependent
rivers that in turn flow out into the Arabian Sea. En
route the epic journey of the South Indian rivers to
the sea, along the coconut palm-fringed banks, a whole
new ecosystem has been created that owes its existence
to the backwaters.
Of the 1,900 km of Kerala backwaters, almost 900 km
are navigable; a fact that spells a boon for the tourists.
The past hasn't ceased to blend with the future at the
canals where houseboats are a major way of transporting
goods (coir, coconut, spices) and tourists.
This intricate system of backwater is vital for the
existence and growth of Kerala, India, as it connects
the isolated islands and the mainland together, thereby
preserving the distinct Kerala culture. Whether it is
the culture of the fishing communities that use Chinese
fishing nets to harvest an assortment of fish species
or the city dwellers who feed on the Kerala seafood
delicacies. At the same time the Kerala backwaters also
provide an avenue for traditional means of communication.
SouthIndiaTravelTourism.com offers specialized tour
packages so that you can enjoy a memorable vacation
on the Kerala Backwaters.
Places to visit on your Kerala Backwater Tour:
Kuttanad - Apart from
the omnipresent magnificence of the Kerala backwater
scenery, Kuttanad region has another surprise to offer.
It is the only place in India and probably in the world
too where farming is done below sea level using a system
of dykes and bunds.
Vembanad Lake - A lake
so long that it supports three of the most popular cities
of Kerala, lake Vembanad is one of the most toured backwater
stretches in Kerala, India. The lake passes through
Alappuzha, Kottayam and Kochi and has houseboat and
canoe rides on offer. The annual Nehru Trophy snake
boat race is another major tourist attraction that you
may enjoy on your Kerala backwater tour.
Veli Aakulam - A lagoon
with all the features of a Kerala beach and lake, Veli
Aakulam is popular with the exploring tourists. Water
sports are a popular past time in this part of the Kerala
backwaters. The charms of this lagoon also works on
the tourists who are looking for a relaxing vacation
with all the amenities of the modern world such as a
floating restaurant, an amusement park, speedboats etc.
The Kerala backwater tour would also cover Kadinamkulam,
Edava, Anjengo, Madayara, Peravur, Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam,
Kodungalur, Chetuva and Valiyaparamba - water bodies
that beautiful in their alluring charm and distinct
in their folklores.
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travel packages:
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of South India
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Kerala
Backwater Tours
South
India Hill Stations Tours
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India Yoga and Meditation Tours
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booking, and travel packages so for travel to backwaters
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