Backwaters in Kerala & Kerala Backwater Tourism

Backwaters Tourism form an aesthetically and economically attractive feature of Kerala. The great flood of 1866 AD silted up old harbours and led to the formation of lagoons like Vembanadu Kayal, (205 KM2) 83 KM long, the Ashtamudy Kayal, 16 KM long and the Kayamkulam Kayal, 30.5 KM long. The lagoons acted as link between interior landmasses and the sea, taking the role of highways. There is a different Kerala along these Backwaters Tourism. Throbbing with its unique culture. The routes along these Backwaters Tourism are always breath-taking green, the skyline vanishing with a line of coconut trees on the banks. The life around, the cultural festivals, the shrines, churches and mosques, the commercial modes, the farmlands and sea, all different scenes but memorized together to make a unique whole.

Alleppey - Venice of the East

Kuttanad
This is the one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level (1.5 -2 metres below sea level). Inland waterways that flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this land. Kuttanad is the heart of the Backwaters Holidays in Kerala. This beautiful countryside with its waterways also has a rich crop of banana, Cassava and yam.

QST and R BLOCK Kayal
These regions are wonders of the agricultural engineering skills of Kerala and remind the tourist of the famous dikes of Holland. Extensive areas of land have been reclaimed from the Backwaters Holidays and are protected by dikes built around. A leisurely cruise along the canals that surround these kayals is a memorable experience.
Pathiramanal
This little island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom. Legend states that a young Brahmin dived into the Lake Vembanad to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating this enchanting island of Pathiramanal (Sands of Midnight). This little island is a favourite haunt for hundreds of migratory birds from different parts of the world. It is accessible only by boat.

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Ernakulam

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Kochi (Cochin) - Queen of the Arabian Sea
Kochi is group of islands on Lake Vemabanad, which opens out into the Arabian Sea. Some of the islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The main tourist attraction of Kochi is visiting these islands on the local ferries. Kochi is well known for one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The ancestral rulers of cochin with their cosmopolitan outlook, traded goods as well as knowledge with visitors from far off lands and latter Chinese, Arabs, Dutch, British and Portuguese followed the sea route to cochin.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

Backwater of Kozhikode
Unexplored and unspoiled are the Backwaters Tourism of Kozhikode, which holds great promises of enchanting holiday options. Elathur, the canal and the River Kallai are favourite haunts for boating. Kadlundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination.
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Kasargode

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Valiyaparamba 30 kms from Bekal, this is perhaps the most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with a cute little island, four rivers and dotted with a cute little island, Valiyaparamba is fest turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises.

Kottayam

Chandragiri Cruises
This offers boat trips to the nearby islands and palm grove. The boarding point is Chandragiri Bridge and nearby, is a mosque and also the ancient Kizhur Sartha Temple.

Malappuram

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Biyyan Kayal (Waterway)
Located close to Ponnani, this placid, green-fringed waterway has different types of water sports facility, and attracts a lot of people here.

Kollam (Quilon)

Backwaters Tourism A picturesque town standing on the banks of the Lake Ashtamudi is the gateway to the exceeding beautiful Backwaters Holidays of Kerala. The long 8 hrs boat trip from Kollam to Alleppey is the best and most comprehensive introduction to the delights of Kerala's Kerala Backwater Holidays as one passes through lakes, canals water-bound villages. The famous "Cheenavala" or Chinese fishing nets can also be seen along the Kerala Backwater Holidays.

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Backwater Tourism in Kerala