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Kerala Backwaters
This land... where life exists in perfect harmony with nature, People with emotions, Water with life, they mesh and merge and spin out a live theatrical show. Children swim. Boats glide, Birds sing. Butterflies dance. Lilies bloom. Fishes dream... Some where on this endless magic maze of waters, you'll discover that it is the simple things in life that matter, and that life is indeed beautiful.
Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Referred to as the Venice of the east, this backwater country with its vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and fresh water rivers is immensely beautiful. Venue for the world renowned snake boat races and famous for coir products. Alleppey is prominent on the tourist trail as it is one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. With Arabian sea on the west, Alappuzha has a large network of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers intersections. Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist center, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists every year who come here to enjoy the serene marine beauty of the state. Boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry are some of the major attractions offered by Alappuzha.
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Kumarakom
Kumarakom is situated 15 km from Kottayam, on National Highway (NH) 47 between Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and Kochi (Cochin). Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands located on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad Lake displys an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web of majestic canals, streams and distributaries. The gorgeous green of the fringed palms beautifully contrast with the ripple in the blue waters. The water ways of Kumarakom is now a big attraction for tourist.
It is incredibly different experience to cruise in Kumarakom backwater in a country boat, experiencing the beauty of Kerala villages. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
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Kollam
The Gateway city of Kerala Backwaters, One of the oldest ports in the state , Kollam is where the magnificent network of waterways begins, From the famed ashtamudi lake, the second Largest Lake in Kerala- a 130 km long system of inter linked canals and lakes winds all the way to the north.
Kollam was an ancient port city on the Arabian cost. This town have a rich costal history that even made the famous ancient travel writer Ibn Batuta to refers this port as one of the five important port in the 14th century. You should reconsider the fact that Ibn Batuta traveled 24 years vigorously around the globe on the known world Kollam is mostly known as the centre of cashew industries. The other industries are marine, coir, cane, clay, matchbox, coconut oil etc...
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Kochi
The "Queen of the Arabian sea" is believed to be the finest natural harbor in the world. Ferry rides and cruising around man-made islands with lush green lawns sloping down to the water's edge fascinating experience. Cochin is an exquisite combination of traditional and the modern of intense nostalgia and high revelry. So be ready for a string of wonders. Giant Chinese fishing nets catch the glowing sun, sending you running for your camera. Antique masks give you the eye as you keep exclaiming in delight down Jew Street's shopping alley. The silence of the Jewish Synagogue fills you with a strange peace. Local ferries take you put-putting to Willingdon Island and the renowned St.Francis Church where the mortal remains of Vasco da Gama were buried. As you travel along, you'll find that the British, Chinese, Portuguese and Arab influence are very evident. In Cochin we can't operate Houseboat cruise so you have to come to Thanneermukkom. If you are ready to take a backwater village tour or a Motorboat ride you can do a half-day tour here
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