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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Feel the Ecstasy of Nature With Alleppey Houseboat Tour


Kerala is one of the ranked tourist destinations of the world. Large number of tourists from across the globe comes here to enjoy the charm of nature during their holidays. This is an enigmatic strip of land known for its beaches, backwater, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries and number of fairs and festivals. Each attractions of Kerala have its own charm and glory but the fascination of backwater remain unparalleled.

Alleppey is one of the popular destinations of Kerala tourism where tourists come in a large number for enjoying the charisma of nature. This place is the most popular backwater destination of Kerala where one can experience the best of speckled natural charm and glory. The combined beauty of backwaters, beaches, canal and lagoons make this place a soul stimulating place which engrosses tourists who come here.

Kerala Houseboats also known as riceboats or kettuvallam are traditional style of boats that were used in the early days for the transportation of goods. Houseboats are made up of special type of wood known as Anjili. The other important materials used in making houseboats are coconut fibre ropes, coir carpets and bamboo mats. The size of the houseboats varies according to the occupancies and facilities provided. There are single bedroom houseboats for 2 people, two bedroom houseboats for 4 people, 3 bedroom houseboats for 6 people and 5 bedroom houseboats for 10 people. The entire houseboat has a three member crew a driver, chef and cabin assistants. The popular attractions which can be enjoyed during Alleppey houseboat tour are:

Vembanad Lake

This is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India known across the globe for its exotic backwater resorts. Millions of tourists come here every year to explore and enjoy the nature's beauty in its most serene and scenic form. The soul stimulating scenic ambiance of this place engrosses tourists who come here for spending pleasant vacations. The ecology of this place nurtures more than 20,000 waterfowl which is another attraction of this place.

Krishnapuram Palace

This is a beautiful palace which was built in 18th century during the reign of Marthanda Varma a Travancore king. The palace is two-storied building constructed in the traditional Kerala architectural features. This palace is the best place to feel the beauty of traditional architectural beauty of Kerala. The unique collection of this palace is its mural paintings which is one of the biggest in Kerala. The museum is another popular attraction of this palace which is famous for its exotic collection of antique sculptures, paintings, bronzes items and other artefacts.




Alleppey Houseboats Tour is renowned across the globe. This is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Kerala Tourism where people come feel the speckled charm of natural glory.




Monday, May 30, 2011

Houseboat Cruise on Tours to Kerala


Situated in the south western part of India, Kerala is one of the most visited tourists destination in India. Famously known as the God's Own Country the state is endowed with scintillating natural beauty, picturesque backwaters, romantic beaches, post card perfect hill stations, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries and spa centers. Tourists from all over the world roll down to this beautiful state of Kerala to enjoy vacation in a delightful and memorable way.

Kerala beauty can hardly be described with words but it can be better experienced making tour to Kerala. Well if you are in Kerala the major attraction of the state are its picturesque backwaters which offers you picturesque vistas of nature at the same time delightful cruise to enjoy. The picturesque backwaters are contributing immensely towards the boom of Kerala tourism. Its beauty, splendor and magnificence are found no where else in the any part of the country. You can delightfully feel and experienced it here in God's Own Country. Most of the tourists coming to Kerala for leisure vacation and honeymoon vacation love to enjoy time staying in the houseboat cruising over the picturesque backwaters. Come to Kerala and enjoy your holiday vacation that you have never enjoyed before.

Backwater cruise is best enjoyed in a luxurious houseboat that offers you to enjoy leisure time at the same to view the best picturesque gallery of nature from the deck. Kumarakom, Kovalam, Alleppey, Kollam, etc are internationally renowned backwater destinations of Kerala which appeals tourists from all over the world to enjoy the hidden charm of the backwaters. There are several other backwaters destinations which are exotically beautifully catch the attention of tourists coming in Kerala for tours and travels.

Alleppey located at the southern coast of the India enjoys a well balanced tropical climate. Nature has composed its magic to perfection especially its backwater beauty is worthy of admiration. Alleppey houseboat cruise not only offers you the view of the refreshing natural beauty but at the same time traditional leisure that will surely steal your heart with the wonder and splendor. Enjoying holiday vacation on board at Alleppey backwater offers out of this world experience. Hire any one from the many Alleppey houseboats available in the backwater and enjoy the cruise in a delightful way.

Beside these there are several other backwater destinations in Kerala that too are worth for cruising to enjoy the backwater charm of the state. Kasargod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Cochin, Kuttanad, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, etc are some other picturesque backwater destinations of Kerala. Cochin too is the internationally renowned backwater destination. It is famously known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Most of the backwaters cruise in Kerala starts and ends here at Cochin.

Well all the backwaters of Kerala have their own unique charm to offer to tourists. Everyone has its importance and are equally respected by the tourists for their beauty be it nature or its lovely backwater cruise. Once you start the backwater Kerala cruise in a houseboat it will take your to the world of wonderments. Cherish able and worth enjoying backwaters of Kerala are meant for to enjoy leisure vacation breaking from the routine life.

Come to Kerala in India and enjoy the backwater cruise in a luxurious houseboat that will not only let you fell the traditional charm of Kerala but will offer you with world of unique experience. Enjoy once the backwater cruise and it is sure you will love to come time and again to Kerala to explore the charm of backwater that is found no where else in the world.








Terence Lewis is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala Backwater Tours and Backwater houseboat Kerala