Curving alongside blue Arabian Sea, Kerala also known as God’s Own Country is a beautiful Indian state. It is one of the most charming & captivating states in the country. It has emerged as one of the most sought after holiday destinations in India appealing vacationers from all over the world. It is widely acclaimed for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking & tranquil backwaters, verdant hill stations, lush spice plantations, historical monuments, religious places, etc. These days, backwater tourism in this state is gaining popularity rapidly. Backwater in Kerala is a wide network of several water bodies like fresh water lakes, brackish lagoons, narrow canals, scenic waterways, fast-running rivers & inlets, etc. The vast expanse of backwaters in this state appeals tourists, nature lovers and holiday-makers from all over the world.
One can enjoy best of backwaters by canoeing, boating, yatching, and houseboat cruise. The most preferred way to explore the endless stretch of scenic waterways of this state is houseboat cruise. There are a number of tourist places and town located on banks of serene & scenic backwaters of this state. One can begins houseboat cruise from any one of backwater destinations. Kochi, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvallam, Kuttanad, Malapuram, etc are popular tourist places and destinations for backwater tourism and houseboat vacations in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Kochi, Alleppey, Kumarakom and Kollam are very popular among tourists for commencing houseboat cruise over the serene & scenic backwaters of the state.
Kochi, also called the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a historic city and noted for its natural harbor. It consists of a cluster of islands. It is also noted for a prominent starting point for houseboat cruise on the enchanting backwaters. It has been one of the most sought after backwater tourism destinations in the state because it also provide tourists to explore some other attractions like Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Hill Palace Museum, Chinese Fishing Nets, etc.
Alleppey is the most popular destination for backwater cruise in the state. It has been emerged as a hub for backwater tourism in the state. Houseboats are available on hire here. Kollam is also a famous tourist destination in the state. It is the southern gateway to the Kerala backwaters. A view of tranquil backwaters at Kollam is amazing. Kumarakom is one another popular backwater destination you will love to include in your Kerala houseboat package. It is a popular destination from where you can commence your cruise over the serene & scenic backwaters.
Well, if you too want to experience the charm of houseboat stay and backwater tourism, tour Kerala and treasure lifetime experience. A good Kerala tour package will be real friend on your trip to this charming and captivating Indian state. This article is written by Michael Hussy.