The Truly Wonderful Houseboat Tours of Kerala
Written by Sanyukta Jain
Kerala with its various colorful and rich attractions is a prime tourism destination in India. The beautiful state of Kerala is draped in green and is most sought after tourist destinations in entire. This amazing state is located in the southern India and is cuddled between the mighty Western Ghats and the gorgeous Arabian Sea. Beautiful Kerala is dotted with amazing natural attractions which easily entices all the visitors from all over the globe. The scintillating backwaters are truly one of the prime attractions in Kerala and are very unique in the entire world. Visitors in intense number visit to this state and explore this wonderful attraction of backwaters.
The attractions of Kerala include virgin beaches, mist shrouded hill stations, supine backwaters, emerald landscape and suave art forms. Out of these, Backwaters is an exclusive Kerala occurrence. Nowhere else in world you will find such a phenomenon. Backwater is a complex labyrinth formed by canals and inlets - both manmade and natural, estuaries of over forty rivers and five lakes. Backwaters make for exquisite landscape.
Kerala is bestowed with innumerable, amazing backwater destinations but none can be explored without country's houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in traditional language. Before the advent of roads in Kerala, houseboats were the major source of transportation takes one thing to another place. But later, considering the huge arrival of tourists in this state these houseboats were modified with contemporary facilities which are not less than five star luxury hotels.
Some of the famous destinations where you can explore the famous backwater houseboats tour are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Cochin and Kollam. Houseboats are designed boat for human dwelling and exploring the rustic charm of Kerala along with other natural attractions which simply irresistible. Houseboats in Kerala are popularly known as the 'Kettuvallams' and or the Riceboats that were used to transit the goods and commodities from one place to another. But with the major advent of roads, bridge and railways these Riceboats were off scene for sometime in this state. But this houseboat in Kerala is back with a bang and today is one of the major tourist attractions here. These modern moving houseboats with all the modern amenities are the bliss for the visitors here.
Alleppey is one of the most famous destinations to visit on the backwater tour Kerala which offers the tourists a remarkable tour. Alleppey backwater is also most preferred backwater destinations which is truly wonder and amazing. Alleppey Houseboats and the backwaters are the world of serenity and wonderment. The picturesque lakes, canals, extensive of paddy fields and the rural villages offer the visitors a wonder joy and take them to world of serenity.
Lovingly called as God’s Own Country, Kerala is no doubt one of the most visited and travelled place in the country. Visitors from all over the globe visit this state in intense number to enjoy their vacations in most remarkable way. To explore the beauty of Kerala it is said that the houseboat tours offer you the most. The well organized houseboat and backwater tours are truly are wonders and must explore attractions of Kerala.
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