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Hotels & Travel Guide on Kerala Backwater Brought to you by touristplacesinindia.com |
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Kerala backwaters have always been one of the greatest tourist attractions in India. A Tour to Kerala, India is unthinkable without a visit to this serene and beautiful place. In Kerala, there is an amalgamation of waterways, estuaries of more than forty rivers, lakes and natural canals and inlets from the sea, which together form the backwaters. For centuries the locals here have been using the Kerala backwaters for navigating to different places and for transportation. While on Kerala tours, you can enjoy the pleasure of swaying along the waterways by hiring one of the traditional houseboats. |
You can opt for the backwater cruises which have emerged as one of the main tourist attractions of Kerala. While gliding along the backwaters, you will come across several towns and cities, which you can visit. A perfect blend of historal and modern towns can be found along these backwaters and make up for ideal holiday getways. Some of the places which can be visited during these tours include Cochin, Alappuzuha, Kasargod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kumarakom, Kozhikode.
Large convertible traditional boats usually glide along the Kerala backwaters. The local name for these boats is �Kettuvalloms�. Originally these boats were used to transport rice, harvested in the fields near the backwaters, but now these houseboats have undergone a sea change and have been equipped with modern amenities to ensure the comfort of guests. These houseboats have separate spaces for sleeping along with toilets and dining areas. The accompanying staff takes the responsibility for preparing meals for the tourists on board.