subject: Vacationing on Houseboats in Backwaters of Kerala – Top 3 Destinations [print this page] Houseboats of Kerala offer a wonderful and memorable vacationing experience in Gods Own Country Kerala, South India. It presents one of the most beautiful aspects of Kerala which is none other than its serene and scenic backwaters. A well-designed houseboat cruise along palm-fringed waterways (called backwaters) of Kerala is the one of the most enchanting & enthralling vacationing experience in India today. Houseboat Cruise takes you into the world of water, wonderment and pleasures. You will have brilliant opportunity to see the exceptional beauty of nature. Perhaps it will be the first time to grab the opportunity to see such kinds of copious nature beauty. Passing through various scenic water bodies (lakes, canals, lagoons, river, inlets, etc) you will glide past world famous Chinese fishing nets, beautiful water lilies, coir villages, traditional villages, rustic homes, lush paddy fields, ancient temples, coconut groves, and banana plantations. Definitely it will be a kind of vacationing which is unmatchable. And you will relish it forever, it is also sure. A guided houseboat & backwater tour in Gods Own Country also provides you wonderful opportunity to reveal the some interesting facts about backwaters, nature and the lifestyle of the local people or villagers. Facilities available at houseboat are also incredible and truly excellent like luxury hotels. Houseboats in backwater in this state generally have one or two bath-attached rooms, an open lounge, a dinning space, deck, a well-equipped kitchen with expert cook, etc. Traditional lanterns are used as lights to feel truly traditional. Now-a-days 3 or 4 bedroom houseboats are also available. 1. Kumarakom Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary It is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is one of the most enchanting backwater destinations of the state. It is a cluster of little islands on the Lake Vembanad. It is also famous for its bird sanctuary called Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is an ideal place for birding. Kumarakom backwater offers visitors many leisure options to indulge in and enjoy like boat cruising on Vembanad Lake, Houseboat Cruising and Houseboat Stay. 2. Kochi (formerly known as Cochin) the Port City It is one of the most important cities and backwater destinations in Kerala, Gods Own Country. It is a group of islands on the Lake Vembanad which opens out into the azure Arabian Sea. It is a very ideal place for Kerala backwaters tours. A well-conducted houseboat cruise through the meandering waterways will take you to several old-fashioned & picturesque spots like Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace, etc. 3. Alleppey the Venice of the East It is perhaps the most popular backwater destination in Kerala, Gods Own Country. It is now the hub for backwater tourism in the state. It is often referred to as the Venice of the East. Houseboats are available on rent on a daily basis basis and for a week or longer durations. Alleppey houseboats takes tourists to several other fascinating destinations like Quilon, Kumarakom and Kottayam passing through palm fringed narrow canals and the vast expanse of lush green paddy fields and many traditional villages.
Vacationing on Houseboats in Backwaters of Kerala Top 3 Destinations
By: Terence Lewis
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