Backwaters in Kerala is a
network of 1500 km of canals both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big
lakes extending from one end of Kerala to the other.
We only experienced the pleasure
to boating in Kochi and Allapy Backwaters but there are some other for tourist
those are visiting some other places. However there are no doubt that the most
beautiful and accessible part of the back waters is the Vembanad backwater
stretch located in districts of Ernakulam, Alapuzha and Kottayam area.
Vembanadu lake is the the longest lake in South Asia and listed as prestigious
Ramsar sites, with rich bio-diversity. The north Vembanadu lake opens to sea at
Cochin habour. The Cochin coast is dotted with numerous islands interconnected by
ferries and bridges, adorning the Queen of the Arabian Sea like a necklace of
pearls.
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Kasargod backwaters in Kerala
offer holiday of a lifetime. The bewitching sunset on a Chandragiri cruise is
an idyllic experience. One of the top draws of this journey is a
ride on the Kettuvallam or the knot-boats.
The unexplored backwaters of
Kozikode are popular for boating and water sports. Kozhikode is known for its
historic buildings, beautiful green countryside, beautiful beach, hospitality
and cosmopolitan culture.
Kumarakom backwater in Kerala
is an enamoring site with its exotic bionetwork. The extensive paddy fields,
luxuriant mangrove forests and coconut woods, white lilies and variety of
natural elements of the Kumarakom backwater is a must visit on Kerala backwater
tours.
Thiruvallam is a popular Kerala
backwater tour destination. It is at the confluence of the two rivers, Killi
and Karamana that Thiruvallam stands and the backwaters here are more special
because of having been fed by them. The natural beauty of the region is
enhanced by these river banks.
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The second most visited
backwater region is Astamudi Lake located in district in Kollam. This is one of
the largest fresh-water lake in India, with numerous navigable canals and
rivers interconnecting almost all regions of south Kerala. The Astamudi is also
home of several endangered marine species.
The third backwater region is
located at Kannur-Valiyaparambu Backwaters located in districts of Kannur and
Kasargod, which is least exploited, though it offers amazing natural beauty and
presence of numerous small uninhabited islands.
Apart from these three major
backwater regions, smaller lagoons could be find in almost all coastal
districts of Kerala. The popular options are Thiruvallam Lagoons and
Akkulam-Veli Backwaters located in Thiruvananthapuram district. Whereas former
is a religious destination, latter is famous for its large eco-tourist project,
the Akkulam Tourist Village.
!!!Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life. – Jack Kerouac !!!
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