The backwaters of kerala-meandering inland lakes lagoons networked by canals-stretch over 900 km.boat cruises across these winding serene stretches are an experience unique to kerala.large KETTUVALLOMS (traditional country crafts over 60 ft in length)have been converted into luxury's houseboats for these cruises
THIRUVALLAM
this serene backwater stretches ,in route to kovalam,is famous for its 2000 year old temple on the bank of river karamana,canoe rides,kayaking and cruises in traditional houseboats.(10 km from thiruvananthapuram)
KAPPIL
A confluence of the sea,river and the backwater,this secluded,picturesque spot is worth the visit.(53 km from thiruvanathapuram)
KOLLAM
One of the oldest spot in the state,kollam is enriched with magnificient networks of waterways.from the famed ashtamudi lake,a 130 km long system of interlinked canals and lakes proceed to the north.the eight hour trip between kollam and alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in kerala.an important stop during the cruise is the picturesque village of the ailumkadave,home of skilled artisans who craft the enormous,kettuvalloms(71 km to the north of thiruvananthapuram)
ALAPPUZHA
Referred to as the Venice of the east.this backwater has vast network of lakes lagoons,and freshwater rivers is immensely beautiful.venue of the world renowned snake boat race,alappuzha is also famous for its marine products and coire industry.kuttanad in alapuzha ,known as the Rice bowl in kerala it is one the place in the world were farming is done below sea level.the enchanting island of pathiramanal (sans of midnight) on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world.
KUMARAKOM
nestled among lush green paddy fields,highlands and extensive rubber plantations in kumarakom,one of the most popular and most beautiful backwater stretches of kerala.an exotic picnic spot,kumarakom provides boating,fishing and sight seeing experience that are truly exhilarating.an exclusive attraction here is the kumarakom bird sanctuary,which is an ornithologist's paradise.(10 km from kottayam)
KOCHI
a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the vembanad lake,kochi,one of the finest natural harbours in the world,is the more popular as the QUEEN OF THE ARABIAN SEA.a conducted cruise through the winding water ways will take you to several quaint spots including the picturesque islands of bolgatty,vypeen,gundu and vallarpadam.
KOZHIKODE
the backwaters of kozhikode offer delightful holiday options.elathur,the canoli canal and the kallai river are famous places for boating.kadalundi with its beautiful bird sanctuary and korapuzha,the venue of the korapuzha jalotsavam(water fiesta)are popular tourist destinations.
VALIYARPARAMBA
fed by 4 rivers and dotted with numerous little islands one can explore the backwaters in a house boat along the tejaswini river - from kottapuram in nileswaram to kannur through the valiyaparamba backwaters(30 km from the backal fort in kasaragod)
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