Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Houseboat Tour on Kerala’s Backwaters

Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of India. It is globally known for its unique cultural and geographical features. Nature has blessed this state uniquely. There are several places of tourist interest in this state. Backwaters are one of Kerala’s prime attractions. They are vast network of lagoons, canals, waterways, lakes, rivers, inlets, etc with exceptional scenic beauty. They are delight for every tourist who visits to Kerala – God’s Own Country. They are excellent example of ecosystem. One can see many unique species of aquatic life, water birds and animals living in and alongside the backwaters. Palm coconut trees, shrubs, bushes and various leafy plants grow alongside the backwaters, providing a lush green hue to the surrounding landscapes. Exploring scenic backwaters of the state provides delightful experience of lifetime.

One of the most popular and suitable ways to explore scenic backwaters of the state is houseboat cruise. Houseboats in Kerala backwaters are the prime attractions of Kerala tourism. More than 400 house boats ply the scenic backwaters of the state and 120 of them in Alleppey (Alappuzha – a prime backwater destination of the state). Besides Alleppey there are several backwater destinations in the state, known for their exceptional nature abundant beauty and amazing sightseeing. Some of popular backwater destinations, known for houseboat cruise in the state, are Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Kasargod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, Vembanad Lake, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, etc. These backwater destinations are blessed with exceptional scenic beauty
and well-known for Kerala houseboat tours among tourists from all over the world.

Situated in the nature blessed Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is one of the most sought after backwaters destinations of the state. It is paradise on the earth. It is famous for scenic backwaters, beautiful landscapes, and the bird sanctuary. It is also very popular destination for houseboat cruise. There are number of houseboats sailing over the beautiful Vembanad Lake and scenic backwaters of Kumarakom. Kumarakom is also very popular among honeymoon couples. Honeymoon couples from all over India and also across the country visit Kumarakom and explore its scenic landscapes, breathtaking backwaters and enjoy Kumarakom houseboat cruise over the picturesque Vembanad Lake and scenic backwaters. The houseboat cruise over the scenic and tranquil waterways of Kumarakom provides honeymoon couples a serene and truly romantic ambiance. The experience of houseboat cruise in the scenic waterways of Kumarakom is definitely an experience of life time.

Apart form Kerala houseboat tours Kumarakom is also known for several other attractions such as Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, several delightful tourist resorts, ayurvedic massage centers, ayurvedic treatment resorts, scenic landscapes, etc. Really Kumarakom is a paradise for tourists.

Well if you too want to enjoy the charm of Kerala tourism and backwaters, visit Kumarakom. Enjoy fascinating Kumarakom houseboat holidays, visit several species of birdlife at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, explore scenic landscapes, rejuvenate yourselves at Ayurvedic massage & treatment resorts, and see the enthrallingly beautiful reflection of azure sky in the blue backwaters and the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Explore the country side, lush paddy fields, and palm coconut groves on your Alleppey houseboats cruise. Definitely tours and travels in Kumarakom will be a delightful experience that will last forever.

Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for kerala house boats and kerala houseboat cruise Now he is rendering his services to http://www.keralahouseboat.org/

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