Virtually an island, surrounded by backwaters and the sea, the small country town of Kodungallur (Cranganore), 35km south of Thrissur, is rich in Keralan history. The typically dusty and nondescript modern town contrasts sharply with tales of its illustrious past. Kodungallur has been identified as the site of the ancient cities of Vanji, one-time...
Poovar is one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet the land. A rare find in Kerala, the southern state of India. Poovar is unspoilt and unexplored, enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. The historical importance of Poovar...
Veli Lagoon is at the confluence of the Veli Lake and the Arabian Sea. The lagoon can be explored at leisure with pedalboats and paddleboats. It is situated at a short distance from Thiruvananthapuram. Even speedboats are available on hire. The Veli Tourist Village nearby offers picnic facilities to tourists. Here you can enjoy all...
Akkulam is a backwater tourism center just ten kilometer from Thampanoor –the heart center of Thiruvananthapuram city. Akkulam backwater is an extension of the well known Veli Lake. All sorts of boats are available for the entertainment of the tourists at very affordable rates. Speed boats, pedal boats row boats, all very colorful and...
If you are fascinated by a kettuvallam cruise on the backwaters, then you must pay a visit to Alumkadavu. The little place in the town of Karunagapally just 23 km from Kollam – is where it all begins. Hub of the Kettuvallam building industry, Karunagapally has hundreds of artisans who can be seen busy...
The area of the Pathiramanal Island is about 10 acres. The island has beautiful sceneries and breathtaking surroundings. There is a story connected with this island. It is said that a young brahmin boy dived in to the lake and the waters made way for the boy. The land that rose when the waters...
Take a one night cruise starting from Alleppey to Thottappalley backwaters. A splendid way to spend a night, you sail through the legendary Punnamada Lake – the venue of the famous Nehru trophy snake boat race. As you sail along you can see the traditional wooden houses on the banks and visit the “Chavara Bhavan”...
Vembanad Kayal is the largest lake in Kerala and is the longest lake in India. In the olden times it was used mainly for transportation, agriculture and farming. Today, it has become a major tourist attraction and is visited by tourists from all over the world. One of the things that attracted the tourists...
Valiyaparamba backwater are the backwater stretch from Kannur to Kasaragod. This backwater is the third largest backwater in Kerala. It extends from Payyanur in Kannur to Nileshwaram in Kasaragod. It consists of many islands and four rivers are joining here. Valiyaparamba is the largest island among them with an area of about 16 sq...
Thiruvallam is a famous tourist backwater destination in Thiruvananthapuram district. The two main rivers that flow to thiruvallam are the Killi and Karamana rivers. This backwater is famous for canoe riding. A tour through the thiruvallam backwaters is a memorable one to all those who visits there. The tourists can cruise through the backwaters...