Kerala Backwater Cruise

Just imagine you are cruising on the luxurious houseboat, sun is on your shoulders and a soothing breeze walks through your hair. And lazily you are passing through destinations of your dreams. Isn't it what you were craving for? All this and much more can only be possible on your tour to the Kerala Backwaters. A holiday that really lets you relax but, at the same time, offers up beautiful sights, sounds and adventures by the bucket-load.

Kerala Backwaters are the one for the for lovers of reclusive and exclusive natural retreats, connoisseurs of the eccentric and eclectic with the yen for the wonder holidays. Kerala Backwater tour offers you everything you need for the most fascinating and luxurious getaway. Backwater cruises in Kerala are carried on the large decorated traditional boats called “Kettuvalloms'. In the ancient time, Kettuvalloms were essentially used as grain barges- to transport the rice harvested in the paddy feilds alongside the Kerala Backwaters. Later on they were converted into the beautiful houseboats for the purpose of tourism. Weather you are on the seeking for adventure, family trip, eco tourism or the honeymoon package, cruise tour to the Kerala Backwaters is perfect for all.

On the Backwater cruise in Kerala, you can a wonderful time spotting the various species of birds and aquatic life along the the banks. Marvel at so many alluring sites and activities that you have never experienced before. You can enchant with the local fishermen in villages inhabited along the backwaters. You will have good time learning about the recepies of the traditional dishes, from the local women when they cook food in the house boats. Enjoy the sights of the traditional fish farms, green paddy fields and famed Chinese Fishing nets.

Backwaters of Kerala India: -
Kollam Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters
Kuttanad Backwaters
Kumarakom Backwaters
Munroe island
Kasargod
Thiruvallam Backwaters
Kozhikode Backwaters

In the past few years Backwater cruises have become the most popular way to explore Kerala.
Backwater cruise allows you to explore unique destinations in casual elegance. The backwater journey mainly begins at Alleppey- the gateway to the inland water system of the state. The cruise takes you through the Punnamada Lake, followed by the visit the Chavara Bhawan, an olden wooden house and 400 year old Champakulam Church.

Moreover these houseboats are strictly conducted keeping in mind the eco tourism norms and policies, in order to preserve the unparalleled beauty of the backwaters. Solar power is used to the fullest and particular care is taken that the waste is disposed off on the land and not in the water. The toilets of the houseboats too follow the biodegradable system and the use of plastics is strictly prohibited.

Aparana Chauhan