Nestled, beautifully in the western ghats of the country, Kerala comprises of various Hills Stations, making it the most popular tourists’ destination because of its […]
Kerala Backwaters – Life of Kerala
Have you heard about “God’s Own Country"? In this blog we will talk about the most notable and crucial holiday destination state of India. If you love Rain, I mean abundance of Rain, then this state is just the prime holiday place for you. The rainiest state of India, filled with genuine beauty, having a wealthy cultural legacy, esteemed for its natural tourism and engrossing hill stations, cheers you with its backwaters and wildlife too! From Palm-adorned Backwaters, to private Beaches, stupendous Monuments, eclectic Museums, quaint and scenic Hills, immaculate Religious Places, glorious Waterfalls, lushly and tropical Wildlife, jolly & pious Festivals, and flavorful and delectable Food, this state flourishes in tourism. Fostered by forty-four rivers among which the Bharathapuzha or Nila River has an intense potency on the culture and lives of this city’s individuals. One of the leading and futuristic destinations in Asia, declared and admired as one of the ten heavens of the world and also India’s most up to date society.
Yes, you heard it correct, we are talking about one and only, the Kerala! You may be plotting a Kerala Family Holidays Packages but, not sure where to start from? No worries Select India Holiday is here to ease your planning and to proffer you the finest Kerala Tour Package. India is celebrated for all its states but loved more for its Kerala Tourism.
Top Kerala Backwaters
The calm, silent, steadfast soft waves along with a soothing view of encircled greenery, dazzling and shimmering reflection of houseboats and boats on the surface of water, the boater riding the boat calmly while guiding your through the leaned and welcoming palm trees, just you and your relaxation, doesn’t this all sounds too peaceful for your mind? Just the perfect visualization of how a holiday should be like, correct? The Backwaters part of Kerala, sprawled to over 900 km, is the most middlebrow tourist destination in the world. The gentle boat trips, across the stretch and along the flow of these backwaters is an heavenly encounter on the earth’s land. Kerala’s backwaters are the grid saline bays and watercourses, cladding similar to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar Coast. Exalted for its pacific atmosphere, and rich multifarious biodiversity, there are a total of 34 backwaters in Kerala, among which 27 of them are nestled abutting and parallel to the Arabian Sea and 7 are non-coastal.
Suggested Tour Package:- Kerala Backwater Tour
Top Backwaters Tourists Destination in Kerala
1:- Alappuzha Backwaters
Nucleus of Boat Trips, eminent for its attractive backwaters, houseboat rides, and boat races, Alappuzha also known as Alleppey serves you with engrossing palm-bind waterways, and verdant paddy fields. Tourists can relish houseboat rides, exposure to the lives of native village people, a chance to witness the amazing snake boat race, a jaunt to Alleppey Beach, and the biggest lake of Kerala, Punnamada Kayal.
You can reach Alappuzha via Flight and Train as well. Cochin (Kochi) International Airport is the nearest. Alleppey Railway Station and Ernakulam Railway Station are the two nearest railway stations.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Alappuzha Lighthouse, Alleppey Beach, Krishnapuram Palace, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, St. Mary’s Forane Church, Pathiramanal
How to Reach
By Air: Alappuzha has no immediate airport but 60 km away from the city is Cochin Airport and from there you can book a taxi or cab to reach the city.
By Train: The city has a well-connected Alleppey Railway Station to the major other cities within the state and even around the country like from Bangalore, Cochin, Chennai & New Delhi. From Alleppey Station you can hire a car or taxi to reach the city.
By Road: The roads of Alleppey are finely constructed and well associated with the major cities like from Kochi & Kumarakom. Take a drive to the city via road and add charm to your journey.
2:- Kumarakom Backwaters
A bunch of islands on Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is an eminent backwater destination, with a pleasant and cool breeze, and is comprised of 14 acres of bird sanctuary. Tourists can relish fishing, boating, and houseboat stays, amidst verdant mangrove forests, lush paddy fields, and coconut trees.
Traverse to Kumarakom from both via Flight and Train. The closest airport is Cochin (Kochi) International Airport and the closest railway stations are Kottayam Railway Station and Ernakulam Railway Station.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Vembanad Lake, Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
How to Reach
By Air: Touch down to Cochin Airport, 80 km away from Kumarakom and from there you can book a cab or taxi to reach the city.
By Train: Reach Kottayam Railway Station, 16km away from Kumarakom & hire a taxi or cab from there to move towards the city.
By Road: You can travel via buses of the state that are well-associated with the roads of Kumarakom.
By Water: There is a town in Alleppey, named Muhamma. You can take boat from this city towards Kumarakom while enjoying your boat journey.
3:- Kottayam Backwaters
Encircled by the Western Ghats on the eastern side and Vembanad Lake on the western side, the zone of lakes, Kottayam is a fabled tourist destination. Tourists can cruise on Vembanad Lake and Punnamada Lake. Visit the sacred Vaikom Shiva Temple, Ettumanoor Temple, and the eminent St. Mary’s Forane Church.
Reach the Kottayam, via flight and train. The closest airport to the place is Cochin (Kochi) International Airport and the closest train station is Kottayam Railway Station.
Top Key Attraction Sites: IIIilikal Kallu, Marmala Waterfall, Nadukani, St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple
How to Reach
By Air: Reach to the Cochin Airport and book a cab or tax from here to move towards Kottayam.
By Train: The city has its own Kottayam Railway Station which is well-associated to major cities of the country like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai etc. You can easily reach Kottayam from its station as its 2km away only.
By Road: The state buses are well-associated with the major cities of Kerala so you can easily reach Kottayam via bus or you can even drive yourself to make your journey memorable.
4:- Kozhikode Backwaters
Familiar for its spice trade, and calico cloth, a type of cotton cloth, Kozhikode, is the crown tourist destination in Kerala. The place serves you with a vision of exotic floras and faunas, genuine beauty sites and heritage sites too, and verdant surroundings. Kozhikode is an ideal destination for a peaceful and indelible vacation.
Visit Kozhikode, via flight, as the nearest airport to it is Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, and via train Kozhikode Main Calicut Railway Station.
To be informed, Kozhikode is a paramount city in Kerala and is well-connected to other cities in India. So, there are other various nearby railway stations too like Shoranur Jn, Kannur, Thrisur, Palakkad, and Coimbatore.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Kozhikode Beach, Tali Shiva Temple, Mishkal Mosque, Manachira Ponds & Gardens, Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum, St. Mary’s English Church.
How to Reach
By Air: Book a cab or taxi from the city’s nearest airport, Karipur or Calicut International Airport to reach Kozhikode.
By Train: The city has its own Kozhikode Main Calicut Railway Station. From the station you can book a cab or taxi to reach Kozhikode.
By Road: The city is well-associated with roads of the major cities in Kerala. You can take bus run by Kerala tourism department or State Government to reach Kozhikode.
5:- Kavvayi Backwaters
Outstretched from Kavvayi in Kannaur to Neeleshwar in Kasargod, dotted with islands, and once an essential inland port, Kavvyai is known for its picturesque beauty and now rests as a calm and famous tourist destination. It is the largest backwater stretch in North Kerala. Tourists can relish calm water surroundings, take boat rides, see the verdant surroundings, and coconut trees, exposure to native village people, and do various water activities like kayaking and cruising.
To reach Kavvayi, the nearest airport is Kannur Airport and the nearest train station is Payyannur Railway Station.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Vellur, Neeleshwaram, Kunjimangalam, Anandashramam, Payyannur.
How to Reach
By Air: Reach to Kannaur Airport and from here you can book a car or taxi to reach Kavvayi.
By Train: Payyanaur Railway is the nearest train station to Kavvayi. Reach here & take a car or taxi to move towards the city.
By Road: Kavvayi is well-associated through roads with major cities of the country. Its an exciting idea if you are planning to tour the city.
6:- Kasaragod Backwaters
In the northernmost part of Kerala, enclosed with the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, Kasargod backwaters proffers a peaceful experience with greenery landscapes, mystical islands, and traditional houseboats, along with the views of coconut trees and explore the local village. The place is known for its coir industry, an industry that uses the husk of coconut to make its products.
Visit Kasargod via flight, from the nearest Mangalore International Airport and via train from the nearest Payyannur Railway Station.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Bekal Fort, Ananthapura Lake Temple, Kottancheri Hills, Ranipuram, Bela Church, Malom, Malik Deenar Mosque.
How to Reach
By Air: Get to the nearest Mangalore Airport and from here you have to hire a cab or taxi to reach Kasaragod.
By Train: Kasaragod is get-at-able through multiple railway lines. You can take any express railway train which directly reaches & drops you in the city.
By Road: You can take public or private buses from any other city of Kerala to reach Kasaragod.
7:- Kuttanad Backwaters
The verdant waterways, beautiful boat cruise, Kuttanad offers you Kodimatha Boat jetty along with lovely landscapes and farming regions of the place. Tourists can visit the Munroe Lighthouse in Pallom, and the region of water lilies. Your final boat destination will be Alappuzha. Savour your tour with fried tiger prawns at native restaurants along the shores, making your trip through the Vembanad Lake, an indelible journey.
Top Key Attraction Sites: Punnamada Lake, Mary’s Forane Church, Mullakkal Rajarajeshwari Temple, Punnapra Beach, Chavara Bhavan.
How to Reach
By Air: Land down to the nearest airport of the city, Cochin Airport and book a cab or taxi to reach towards the Kuttanad.
By Train: Changanacherry & Alappuzha Railways are two station that connect Kuttanad to major cities of India.
By Road: Kuttanad can be reached via Alappuzha Road which is well-associated by the state and national highways of the city.
8:- Mundakkal Backwaters
Visit the Mundakkal to experience the clear waters, amazing wildlife and calm atmosphere of the Kerala. The place abodes the famous Mundakkal Beach and foremost spot for Bali Darpanam, a ritual in which thousands of people make offerings to their ancestors. The place serves you with Mundakkal Plantation Homestay and you can relish the houseboat ride along with the pretty view of water lilies and paddy fields.
How to Reach
By Air: Land to the nearest Thiruvananthapuram Airport & from there book a cab or taxi to reach Mundakkal.
By Train: Kollam Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Mundakkal from where you can take a cab or taxi to move towards the destination.
By Road: You can take private or public buses to the nearest Mundakkal bus stand
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