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Backwaters of Kerala The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes, lagoons, rivers & canals water network of Kerala. Kerala's life is largely influenced along with these backwaters. Backwaters are the accumulation of Sea water at the sea beach during the to-fro motion of sea-waves in the form of lagoons, estuaries etc. They stretch over the state physique, bestowing paddy fields with good harvests, and provide the whole village with drinking water and other facilities such as fishing and a mode of transportation. Once, these backwaters were acted as a major mode of transportation for rice, coconut & other produce from highlands to nearest ports. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Endless lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty four rivers make up the 900km backwater network of Kerala.

Alappuzha, formerly known as Alleppey, is one of the exotic backwater in Kerala. Caressed by the Arabian Sea and interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this stunningly gorgeous 'Venice of the East' has more than the boat races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and the coir industry; Alappuzha is home to diverse animal and bird life. Also referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala, Alappuzha was separated out from the former districts of Kottayam and Quilon. It is bounded by Kochi and Kanayannur taluks on its north; Vaikom, Kottayam, Changanassery Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor taluks on its east; Kannathur and Karunagappally taluks on its south and the exotic Lakshadweep of the Arabian Sea on its west.

Kollam, is also known as Quilon is located approximately 75 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Kollam was an ancient port city on the Arabian cost. This town have a rich costal history that even made the famous ancient travel writer Ibn Batuta to refers this port as one of the five important port in the 14th century. You should reconsider the fact that Ibn Batuta traveled 24 years vigorously around the globe on the known world. Kollam shares it's boundary on the south by Thiruvanathapuram District, on the north by Pathanamthitta & Alapuzha, on the east by Tamilnadu and on the west by Arabian Sea. The Kollam town is known for its cashew trade & processing and coir manufacturing. Kollam district's around thirty percent is covered by the Ashtamudi Lake, therefore it called as "Gate way to the backwaters of Kerala" and thus a outstanding tourist destination in the region. Kollam town is well copious with beautiful beaches such as, "Thirumullavaram beach" is an ideal place for swimming & bathing. This wonderful beach is located only 5 kilo meters away from Kollam town. "Thankassery beach" located around 5 kilometers north of the Kollam town, it is also known for its European settlement during the colonial days. Some remnants of the European settlement is still exist. This beach is very famous for its 44 meter tall light house. This light house was built in 1902. Nendakara located 7 kilo meters away from the city is famous as a view point for " chaakara" a post monsoon phenomenon occurs in the cost, that attract a plenty fish to the cost.

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Distance : 160km from Thiruvananthapuram, 76km from Cochin Perched On The Western Ghats Nestling at the foothills of the lofty Western Ghats, Kottayam is synonymous with a picturesque landscape, labyrinthine backwaters, lush paddy fields, rubber plantations, ayurvedic resorts and a fully literate population. The palm-fringed Vembanad Lake, embracing the western part of Kottayam, fully compensates for the lack of a sea coast. The eastern side of the district is hemmed in by the rugged Western Ghats. While Ernakulam forms the northern boundary of Kottayam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta are to the south of the district. Like most other places in South India, Kottayam has a tropical humid climate with plenty of rainfall throughout the year.

Kerala is called "Gods own city" God has blessed Kerala with mesmerizing natural beauty such as gorgeous beaches, backwaters, exotic wild life,...

Kerala... This blessed land of beauty deserves its name "God's Own Country" with its unique diverse nature beauty and unique culture. The beautiful coupling of romantic Hill Stations, a string of Backwaters, Beaches, Waterfalls, a wide dense wild life.... all these amazing beauty rises this land to India's top Tourist Destination. Gogeo Holidays provides you best Kerala Tour Packages to travel and explore Kerala to complete your days of joy. We also offers Kerala Honeymoon Packages, with excellent facilities. website : www.gogeoholidays.com

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Before visiting Kerala, you can make the proper search to find the best resort. On the other hand, you can get the suitable honeymoon package for the romantic stay in Kerala. You can pick up the different honeymoon destination from this place. It comes up with the natural beauty with the modern and luxury resort. You can visit the famous spots like Vembanad, Munnar hill station, Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Alleppey backwater, Cochin and lot more places. It is the great opportunity for you to enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Kerala is also known as 'Gods on Country'. Kerala is world famous for its backwaters, spa and Ayurveda treatments, beaches and temples. We have total information about every tourist spot of Kerala. We have a wide range of Kerala tour packages in every type of budget. So if you are planning to explore the tourist destinations of Kerala, It is ideal place for you, to get complete information about Kerala at one place.

Found in Kerala, India's southernmost State. A must do on any travel itinerary to India! Tourist cruises on a Kerala Houseboat are overnight journeys providing glimpses of daily life of people who live near the `backwaters'.

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One of the most offbeat events in the rural backwaters of India is held in the villages of Kerala. It is neither hiking nor snowboarding nor scuba diving nor paragliding. It is a bull race in the paddy field. Explore, with Indian Eagle, what makes Kerala's bull race more furious than Spain's national sport bullfighting.

Kumarakom is a cluster of little villages in the Vembanad Lake coming within the Kuttanad region of Kerala. The Main Places To Visit in Kumarakom are, Vembanad Lake, Backwaters etc.