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Backwaters 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 holiday tour packages.
Throbbing with its unique culture. The routes along these backwaters holiday
tour packages 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.
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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
backwater holiday tour packages of 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 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
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 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.
Kasargode
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
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 A picturesque town standing on the banks of the Lake Ashtamudi is
the gateway to the exceeding beautiful backwaters 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 backwaters as one passes through
lakes, canals water-bound villages. The famous "Cheenavala" or Chinese
fishing nets can also be seen along the backwaters.
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