This land . . . where life exists in perfect harmony
with nature, People with emotions, Welcome to the land of green magic, Experience the rich heritage and explore the fascinating beauty of Kerala Backwaters. It stretches around 900 Kilometers of Gods own Country is a Vast network of Lagoons, Lakes, Rivers, and Estuaries etc... These backwaters act as vital role in the day-to-day activities
Backwater cruising is one of the Highlights of Kerala, the cruising through the backwaters are very interesting and memorable one. While cruising you could watch glimpses of palm fringed lakes, traditional fishing, Local ferries, transportation of goods, lush green rice fields, Chinese fishing nets, etc... As you glide past you will realize that life here revolves around water, Children learn to swim and try to row boats before they bicycle. They learn their first lesson from the school of fish. Watch fisherman-launching their nets or returning with shoals of prized catch, Flotillas of duck gently wading by, Crain swooping its prey in a jiffy etc...
Kollam: the Gateway city of
Kerala Backwaters, The old port city situating on the banks of Ashtamudi
Lake the second Largest Lake in Kerala. Kollam is mostly known
as the centre of cashew industries. The other industries are marine produthey
came back evects,
coir, matchbox, coconut oil etc...
Munroe Island is a beautiful
small village is surrounding by Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River Blessed
with a number of criss-cross canals and zig-zagging water channels; this
Island plays a host to so many migratory birds. There is yet another
rare chance to see the traditional Indian spice plants. Coir making is
a home industry to almost all the village people.
Alumkadavu: The major attraction is that one can see the house boat building yard here. Amrithapuri: This is the Ashram & Headquarters of Matha Amirtha Ananda Mayi devi. She is one of the famous female Gurus in India. You can do the tours from Kollam are House boat cruise, Kollam to Alleppey Tourist Ferry and Village tour
Here is the 14 acre Bird Sanctuary situated on the eastern
banks of Vembanad Lake. You can watch waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos,
wild ducks etc... Siberian storks migrate here every year.
Cochin is an exquisite combination of traditional and the modern of intense nostalgia and high revelry. So be ready for a string of wonders. Giant Chinese fishing nets catch the glowing sun, sending you running for your camera. Antique masks give you the eye as you keep exclaiming in delight down Jew Street's shopping alley. The silence of the Jewish Synagogue fills you with a strange peace. Local ferries take you put-putting to Willingdon Island and the renowned St.Francis Church where the mortal remains of Vasco da Gama were buried. As you travel along, you'll find that the British, Chinese, Portuguese and Arab influence are very evident. In Cochin we can't operate Houseboat cruise so you have to come to Thanneermukkom or To Alleppey. If you are ready to take a backwater village tour or a Motorboat ride you can do a half-day tour here
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