The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. Perhaps the most suitable way to explore the beauty of breathtaking backwaters is Kerala boat house which takes you to the totally different world where you will find serene and sheer ambiance for your holidays. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. At backwater destinations in Kerala, house boats are available on hire and its cost depends on facilities available on them. From traditional house boats to modern luxury packed houseboats are available on hire.
here are some of Kerala Backwaters Prime Destinations which you can visit for your best vacations:
- Kumarakom Backwaters
- Alleppey Backwaters
- Fort Kochi ( Cochin) Backwaters
- Kollam Backwaters
- Kuttanad Backwaters
- (see kerala map)
Kerala backwaters are amazingly beautiful and are the major attraction of tourists in the state. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem – freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. In certain areas, such as the Vembanad Kayal, where a barrage has been built near Kumarakom, salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.
A view of houseboats in backwater is really enchanting that tempt tourists for a backwater cruise or a houseboat stay. The meandering pathways of the Kerala backwater tours take you to the world of tranquility and wonderments that gives you wonderful opportunity to enjoy your vacation in a memorable way. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape. Newly wed couples and honeymooners prefer to celebrate their honeymoon vacation staying in a luxurious houseboat cruising over the scenic backwaters of Kerala, India. Visit this God’s Own Country and enjoy the beauty of the backwater tourism, which is truly unmatched and its beauty beyond words to describe.
scenes of kerala blackwaters
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kovalam beach : Kovalam Beach near Trivandrum has a good bathing area, clean environment and plenty of accomodation. This was a centre of Hippy counter-culture in sixties, and is today well known for hedonistic beach parties. 
cherai beach : Cherai Beach near Kochi city has a large sand beach. 
marari beach : Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram district – A long cliff makes the beach more natural (no restaurant behind you). It is long beach with natural springs from the cliff. 
varkala beach : Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam beach is a beach in Varkala, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. The word Papanasam means wash away sins. It is believed that a dip in the waters of Papanasam Beach washes away all the sins in ones life.
alappuzha beach : Alapuzha Beach and Kollam Beach are both well known for beach sports and tournaments. The beach has a small park nearby. Alappuzha Lighthouse stands near the beach which is also a curiosity for tourists.
