The 3 Best Ways to Explore Kerala Backwaters Tours

The backwaters of Kerala are one of the premier attractions of tourism in India. In fact, the Kerala backwaters tours have often been voted to be one of the most popular tour packages for travel in this country. The backwaters are created by the collection of seawater close to the beach regions. As the waves from the seawater swirl about eat into the land to form inland lakes and natural canal systems. The stunning beauty of the backwaters is often said to be the experience of a lifetime. Here are the 3 best opportunities for exploring the backwaters.

To begin with, time spent in the Kollam Backwaters is a must. Any visitor who goes to Kerala must pay a trip to Kollam. The coastline is recognized for the thriving cashew and marine industries situated here and it houses one of the oldest ports on the coast and is also a significant global trading port. The Ashtamudi Lake is spread over 30% of the town and it is the opening to the magnificent backwaters. Take the ferry or a backwater cruise boat and you will be able to enjoy the chirruping calls of the water birds, the serene sight of lotuses and water lilies growing in the beautiful lakes and adorable otters playing in the waters and frolicking about.

Sightseeing opportunities in this region are also many and varied, starting from the Thangassery Lighthouse. Extending to a size of 144 feet, this great lighthouse was constructed in the year 1902 and is a premier attraction in the town of Kollam. The Ananda Valleeswaram Temple is also a popular attraction in the region. One can also find many mosques and some churches such as the Pullichira Church in the region.

The next best way to experience Kerala backwaters tours is to visit the Alappuzha Backwaters. These backwaters are formed by several interconnecting lagoons, lakes and fresh water bodies. They also have several attractions that visitors can pay a visit to. The first of these is the Punnamasa Kayal, which is the premier hot spot in the Alappuzha backwaters. This spot is the venue for the Nehru Trophy boat race that is organized each year in the months of August- September. The beautiful boats are designed to resemble snakes and each boat can hold 120 people who power the boat in 2 rows of 60 each. The Ambalapuzha Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is another attraction in these backwaters. Apart from the pilgrimage aspect one can also taste the traditional Keralan delicacy of
payasam here.

Our final recommendation for enjoying Kerala backwaters tours is to go to the Kumarakom Backwaters, which are known to exude a healing, enchanting effect on all viewers. Bright green paddy fields, innumerable coconut trees and mangrove forests complement the canals and waterways whose waters are dotted with beautiful white lilies. The entire region looks like a scene out of a fairytale! Visitors can also sign up for boating or fishing experiences in these backwaters to be able to sample the authentic way of life in Kerala.