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 Kerala backwaters offer the most enchanting and tempting visuals of paddy fields, swaying coconut canopies, marshy groves, and shallow lakes. The gentle rhythm of the slow moving boat adds to the magic of a backwater cruise. The backwaters in Kerala were earlier the chief mode of transportation between villages and towns. The boats that used to carry the people and the products were called ‘kettuvalloms’ which are usually made of wooden planks fastened with coir ropes. Now, Kerala backwaters have become an important tourist destination, attracting scores of tourists from all over the world.
Backwater tourism is popular because of the scope of using houseboats, which are the most exciting way to explore the beauty of backwaters. While traveling along the backwaters, a splendid vista of rural Kerala unfolds before your eyes. The small townships and quaint villages are great attractions, especially to tourists coming from thickly populated metropolitan cities. While on tours along the Kerala backwaters, you could float through Kumarakom, Kumily, Thekkady, and the entire Kuttanad region, as well as Vaikkom, Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. No Kerala tour is complete without a cruise in Kerala houseboats, enjoying the natural landscape by day and by night, and relishing ethnic Kerala cuisine. Such trips also give tourists a chance to get acquainted with the native populace and learn more about their culture and traditions.
The best time for backwater cruising in Kerala falls between the months of October and March. Kerala has a humid weather condition, and so the tourists are advised to carry cotton casuals during their visit to the backwaters. The canal-rides, boat-cruises and houseboat stays are meant for tourists seeking comfort in the lap of nature. The backwaters of Kerala are the ultimate tourist destination with their scenic splendor and magnificence that can surely soothe your soul |
