Kerala is considered to be a blessed land and is located in the Indian subcontinent’s southern tip. Kerala although a small state with regards to area covered is said to live up to its nickname ‘God’s Own Country’. It is considered to be among the most beautiful locations to be on Earth. Missing out on this beautiful God’s creation will mean sure regret. The backwater tour packages are likely to proivde you with a lifetime, unique experience.
People here follow a slow paced lifestyle and far from those maddening crowd of other states. Hence, you are sure to experience bliss and relaxation as assured in the package. Be it the bright and beautiful Kathakali costumes or the elegant and sober Mohiniyattom costumes, Kerala’s classical art forms, amazing temple festivals, combined with grandeur of Thrissur Elephant Pooram celebration, Kochi city’s modern and vibrant life or the slow life in Alleppey’s villages are really mesmerizing. Moreover, the heart thumping and exciting Vallom Kali or boat race and relaxing and calming Ayurvedic massages are a bliss here.
The backwaters here are a wonderful network of canals that originate from two large kayal or backwater lakes, namely, Ashtamudi and Vembanadu lake. The canals stretch from Kochi city and flow through places such as Kollam, Alleppey and Kumarakom, thus being personification of tranquility, romance and relaxation. Visiting this place will make you to feel like being in some magical land, due to its rich paddy fields, idyllic villages, land and water birds in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, fishermen, coir factories, thick vegetation and coconut palms spreads in rows along the canal banks. The houseboat tour packages will offer you a peaceful ride and you can get to hear the occasional human voices, chirping of birds pass through traditional fishing villages and have a fascinating view of people and get to experience their day to day life. the lack of modern world interferences only adds up to its exotic charms.
The houseboats do provide modern conveniences and allow you to stay on the lovely houseboats and move across the calm and beautiful backwaters. Boats are constructed in traditional Kettvallom style. Aesthetically designed the houseboats moves slowly and ensures that the ride offers you with an opportunity to check out nature. But onboard Ayurveda massage on the houseboat will be something out of the blue. The cook also offers local delicacies involving fish preparations that are caught fresh. Kerala backwaters are undoubtedly an ideal honeymoon location.
