| Backwaters travel in South India is an | | | | Kazargod in North Kerala |
| exhilarating experience. The backwaters of | | | | |
| Kerala in South India are famous and a great | | | | Kozhikode, the historic place where the |
| tourist attraction. The coastal regions of | | | | Portuguese traveller Vasco Da Gama landed |
| Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets | | | | |
| from the sea, estuaries of many rivers, lakes | | | | Thiruvallam, located 6 kms away from |
| and natural canals connecting coastal towns. | | | | Thiruvananthapuram. |
| These waterways are known as the backwaters | | | | |
| of Kerala. For centuries, these backwaters | | | | Many of these places have ayurvedic resorts, |
| are used for transportation by the local | | | | too. |
| people of Kerala. The freshwater from the | | | | |
| rivers meet the sea water from the Arabian | | | | Alappuzha (Alleppey) is the citadel of House |
| sea. Also many species live along the | | | | Boats. There are many of them, well |
| backwaters of Kerala, such as waterbirds, | | | | maintained and perfected as luxury boats. By |
| crabs, frogs and many other types. The people | | | | setting on a cruise you can experience the |
| along the backwaters live a traditional way | | | | enthralling beauty of the Kerala Backwaters. |
| of life. The world famous snake boat races | | | | The houseboats in Kerala offer a great way to |
| take place in these backwaters. | | | | experience the fascinating ecology of Kerala. |
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| Some of the popular backwater destinations | | | | Many people enjoy their honeymoon holidays in |
| are - | | | | the backwaters of the greeny land of Kerala, |
| | | | many others come here just to have a stunning |
| Kochi, popularly known as Queen of Arabian | | | | experience of a slow cruise in the houseboats |
| Sea | | | | with all modern facilities, through the |
| | | | rippling of the murmurs of the backwater. |
| Alappuzha, which is popularly known as Venice | | | | |
| of India | | | | The House Boats are huge, slow moving, exotic |
| | | | barges designed for sheer leisure trips |
| Kumarakom, one of the most sought after | | | | allowing the tourists ample time to patiently |
| destinations in the Vembanad Lake | | | | observe Mother Nature's beauty. The travelers |
| | | | can see the day to day life going on there |
| Kuttanad, where cultivation is done below sea | | | | and also enjoy the finest and fresh local |
| level, also known as Rice Bowl of Kerala | | | | delicacies as you float on the backwaters. |
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| Kollam, an ancient port on the edge of the | | | | At the end of the backwaters travel in South |
| Ashthamudi Lake | | | | India, one feels refreshed and rejuvenated. |
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