Kerala
Backwaters
900
km of tranquility It's an intricate network of innumerable
lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that
drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is
navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the
Vembanad lake
which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi
port.
The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which
covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second
largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.
The
Ketturvallom Showcasing a unique heritage
The kettuvalloms
(houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet
in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants
by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single
nail.
Today, these goods carriers have been adapted to make the
most exciting tourism product in India, the luxurious furnished houseboat. A
kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge,
deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
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Thiruvananthapuram
Backwaters The southernmost district of the
State, Thiruvananthapuram is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western
Ghats on the east and northeast, and the Arabian Sea on the west.
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Thiruvallam
BackwatersThiruvallam: (6 km
formThiruvananthapuram city): This serene backwater stretch, enroute to
Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides. Thiruvallam is the meeting point of
two rives- Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the
legendary founder of Kerala, is located here.
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Kollam
BackwatersLocated 71 km to the north of
Thiruvananthapuram, this historic coastline district known for its marine
and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast and a
major international trading point in day gone by.
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Alleppey
BackwatersWith the Arabian sea on the west and a
vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it,
Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty.
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Kottayam
BackwatersBordered by the lofty Western Ghats on
the east, the Vembanad lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west,
Kottayam is land of unique characteristic.
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Kumarakom
BackwatersA voyage north of Alappuzha takes you
to the rich green, sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake.
An enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism
destination, Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences
that are truly exhilarating.
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Cochin
(Ernakulam, Kochi) BackwatersMore popular as the
Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse
of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty,
Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea here
to form one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
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Kozhikode
Backwaters
Once the capital of the powerful
zamorins, a prominent trade and commerce center and the land of the Malabar
Mahotsavam, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days
gone by.
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Kasaragod
BackwatersThe northernmost district of Kerala,
Kasaragod is situated on the seacoast with the Western Ghats on its east and
northern borders. Backwater trips on the Chandragiri river at Valiyaparamba
are fascinating experiences.
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