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Kerala Backwaters - a network of glittering green waterways
that originate in the Western Ghats and Coastal Kerala; meet
and cross each other near water pools, wide lakes and magical
lagoons and eventually drain into the Arabian Sea.
The backwaters of Kerala ensconce entire Kerala in a web
with sparkling green islands, towns and cities studded like
gems on the banks of this labyrinth of waterways that connect
remote villages with modern towns and hamlets.
The backwaters of Kerala apart from their exotic beauty are
of immense historic importance as these served as state highways
for villagers. Farmers in the olden days used rice barges
or kettuvaloms to stack their coconut, coir and farm produce
and sail to carry their farm produce to markets, towns and
cities of Kerala, India.
Today several of these barges have been converted into fully
air-conditioned houseboats that are let out to tourists who
wish to sail along remote Kerala corridors and enjoy the healing
effect of these tranquil environs.
Sail past enchanting locales such as Alappuzha, Kollam, Kumarakom,
Marari, Kozhikode and Kottayam. Be struck with the incomparable
beauty of half submerged paddy fields that strangely enough
are on the same level as the water in Alappuzha.
A sense of thrill invades you as your houseboat glides on
sparkling green waters through winding waterways with dark
green canopies overhead; emerge on vast lake stretches on
a green-blue lagoon that leads you to another magical Kerala
backwater destination.
India Sri Lanka Tours offers online reservation for Kerala
Backwaters Tours. For details please fill up the form given
below.
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