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Kerala Backwaters
Alappuzha
Backwaters This is known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha
is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and
coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad.
The Granary of Kerala, Kuttanad is perhaps the only place in the world were farming
is done below sea level. This is one of the most unique features of this place.
Cochin Backwaters
More popular as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a cluster of islands on
the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty,
Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.
Kasaragod Backwaters
The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the seacoast with
the Western Ghats on its east and northern borders. Backwater trips on the Chandragiri
river at Valiyaparamba are fascinating experiences.
Kollam Backwaters
One of the oldest ports of the Malabar coast is Kollam.Kollam was once the hub
of the international trade that existed in the days of the british rule.
Kottayam Backwaters
Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east, the Vembanad lake and the paddy
fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is land of unique characteristic.
Kozhikode Backwaters
Once the capital of the powerful zamorins, a prominent trade and commerce center
and the land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, Kozhikode was the most important region
of Malabar in the days gone by.
Kumarakom Backwaters
This is situated just around 12km from Kottayam, this unique backwater destination
situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters
of Kuttanad.
Thiruvallam Backwaters
This serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides.
Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rives- Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated
to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is located here.
Thiruvananthapuram
Backwaters The southernmost district of the State, Thiruvananthapuram
is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western Ghats on the east and northeast,
and the Arabian Sea on the west.
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