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This land . . . where life exists in perfect harmony with nature, People with emotions,
Water with life, they mesh and merge and spin out a live theatrical show.
Children swim. Boats glide, Birds sing. Butterflies dance. Lilies bloom.
Fishes dream . . . Some where on this endless magic maze of waters,
you'll discover that it is the simple things in life that matter,
and that life is indeed beautiful.

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...

In Astamudi Lake you can watch numerous Chinese fishing nets, Fishing boats, Traditional fishing operations, canoe fishing, etc...

Interesting places nearby are Munroe Island, Alumkadavu, and Amrithapuri.


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

Kumarakom: Situated in the shores of Vembanad Lake the Largest Lake in Kerala, The Vembanad Lake, like a deep blue ocean stretches as far as horizon. Beside it, tucked away amidst mangrove forests and coconut groves lies the sleepy little hamlets of kumarakom, home to sprawling ethnic water front resorts.

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.

What will make you scream for more is the out-of-this-world cuisine. Angle for Fresh Water Delicacies like pearl spot, prawns etc..


Cochin (Kochi): The "Queen of the Arabian sea" is believed to be the finest natural harbor in the world. Ferry rides and cruising around man-made islands with lush green lawns sloping down to the water's edge fascinating experience.

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

Houseboat Cruise Packages
Kollam Rounding
1 Night Package
2 Nights Package

Alleppey Rounding
1 Night Package
2 Nights Package
3 Nights Package

Kollam to Thanneermukkom (Cochin)
2 Nights Package
3 Nights Package
Alleppey to Kumarakom
1 Night Package
2 Nights Package

Kollam to Alleppey
1 Night Package
2 Nights Package
3 Nights Package

Kollam to Kumarakom
2 Nights Package
3 Nights Package
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