Kerala Backwaters |
 Kerala backwaters are noted for its calmness and beauty of the banks. While doing a boat cruise through the backwaters of Kerala, the coconut groves, lush greeneries, palm trees swaying and the glimpse of the countryside life, all give you the pleasure of being in this wonderful state of India.
Take a Kerala back water cruise to enjoy the beauty if this exquisite place. Relax in a house boat, enjoying the traditional Kerala cuisines .Float over the calm water surrounded by the charming beauty of paddy fields mixed in a color combination of green and golden yellow.
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Trivandrum Backwaters |
Veli Tourist Village |
Tourist Village is a popular picnic spot of Thiruvananthapuram. Veli means marriage. It is a place where the lake weds the sea. Veli This large recreational centre is a sheltered lagoon that offers beautiful landscape gardens. It is really worth taking a water ride through the lake. Pedal boats and speed boats are available for taking a drive along the lagoon.
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Alapuzha Backwaters |
 Alappuzha backwater cruise is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kerala India. The backwaters of Alappuzha is welknown for its boat house cruise. Alappuzha backwaters with the deep shadows of the tall palms that stand proudly on their banks around the glistening waters is a nowhere else-on-earth experience to any visitor. |
Punnamada Lake |
| Boat Races are yet another uniqueness of Alappuzha. The quiet and tranquil Alappuzha backwaters spring to life at the time of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. The special wooden snake boats that are used for these races are called Chundanvalloms which can accommodate more than 100 oarsmen at a time. It is so thrilling to watch the oarsmen work themselves up into frenzy as they propel these massive boats with the enchanting rhythm of special songs. The exhilaration and charged up atmosphere around will give any visitor a unique holiday experience that is beyond description. |
Pathiramanal is a geographic beauty in the form of an enchanting little island of ten acres in the Vembanad Lake. This place too is a haven of migratory birds.
A cruise along Vembanad Lake will be the right choice to have a feel of these nature's simple marvels!!. |
Kozhikode [ Calicut ] |
Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam Dams |
| It is some 50 km from Kozhikode.. There is a sanctuary and crocodile farm at Peruvannamuzhi. One can do a bit of trekking here. A journey through the dam is really breathtaking. |
Ernakulam |
Bhoothathankettu |
| The reservoir with it fearsome name is located in a dense forest. Bhoothathankettu located 50 kms from Ernakulam city. The Salim Ali bird Sanctuary is located nearby. The boating through the reservoir is more than a rejoicing experience which you should never miss. |
Kasargod |
Chandragiri Cruises Backwater |
| Chandragiri Cruises (Backwater) offer a magnificent view of the sun setting in the Arabian Sea. This township is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. This fort is one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler and has a lot of historical significance. |
Valiyaparamba Backwater |
| This backwater with its four rivers and a number of small islands is off course the most beautiful among the backwaters of Kerala. It is 30 Kms from Bekal. |
Kollam |
Sasthamkotta Lake |
| It is the largest lake in Kerala. The distance to Sasthamkotta Lake is about 29kms from Kollam Town. Journey through the Sasthamkotta lake would be really memorable. Sasthankotta is a fresh water lake, surrounded by hills on the three sides. There is an ancient pilgrim center around the lake called Sastha Temple. |
Palaghat |
Malampuzha |
| A backwater journey through the dam is really breathtaking. The dam being surrounded by mountains on it three sides and visiting the two small inhabited land strips after the journey will be of a beguiling experience. |
Thrissur |
Anakkayam |
| Anakkayam is famous for its cool lake and placid waters.It is around 20 kms from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu route. The place got its name as a herd of elephants which used to visit the place quite often got drowned in this lake. The rushing waters, chiseled rocks and silent streams make the place a visitors paradise. |
Pathanamthitta |
Perunthenaruvy |
| Located only 10 Kms from the pilgrim center Erumely,Perunthearuvi is a natural water fall.The water falls and the deep wells formed by it are really worth seeing. |
Idukki |
Thommankuthu |
| The 7-step waterfall at Thommankuthu is much admired picnic spot. Thommankuthu is located 17km from Thodupuzha. There is a cascade at each step, and a Pool beneath. This is an ideal place for adventure tourism. |
Kottayam |
Kumarakom can be explored and enjoyed better by boating; Resorts in Kumarakom render comfortable stay and food added with facilities for Ayurvedic massage, meditation and yoga.
One can go fishing boating, swimming at almost every part of the location. The adventurous can opt for windsailing and waterskiing if preferred. |
Wayanad |
Pookat Lake |
| Pookat Lake, a natural fresh water lake in the middle of evergreen forest and majestic hills. It also has a fresh water aquarium with a large variety of fish. Boating through this wonder lake surrounded by trees is a wonderful experience. |
Kuruvadweep |
| This uninhabited island is an idle picnic spot in Wayanad .It is an abode of many rare fauna .Kabani river bounds the eastern side of the island. |
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