Kerala is famous for its backwaters and is famous for its exotic Kerala backwaters in all over the world. A houseboat ride through these backwaters is something you shouldn’t miss while visiting Kerala. The backwaters of Kerala are a chain of interconnected lakes, canals, inlets and rivers that form over 900 km of water bodies. These backwaters have a unique ecosystem and serve as the perfect spot for houseboat cruises.
Though backwater tourism is a year-round thing in Kerala it is best enjoyed between the months of August and May, as the monsoon rains in the rest of the months could play spoilsport to your houseboat ride plans. But if your plans only include enjoying the monsoon rains (especially if you are here for your honeymoon) backwaters of Kerala provide you with a perfect background to just relax and enjoy the rains.
Alappuzha is a popular destination for those who love houseboat rides. The place is blessed with scenic lagoons, lakes, beautiful rivers and awesome food. A houseboat ride across this ‘Venice of the East’ is not only a great experience but also the best and most popular way to explore the beauty of Alappuzha.
Most of the houseboats are modeled on the traditional ‘kettuvallams’ which were in older times used to transport food grains and spices. The houseboats could be hired depending on the size of the visiting group. The current days houseboats are literally floating cottages which have most of the modern facilities.
The houseboat trip is an wonderful experience and the trip provides a great view of the otherwise inaccessible rural areas, including the Kuttanad paddy fields, the sleepy villages, coconut groves, as the boat wades through the exotic kerala backwaters of God’s own country.
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