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About Kerala Backwater
 
The backwaters in Kerala are a world of serenity and wonderment. The coastal regions of Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets from the sea, estuaries of over forty rivers, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns. This interlinked body of waterways is known as the backwaters in Kerala. Over 900 Km of the Kerala backwaters are navigable and have been used for centuries by the local people for transportation.

Backwaters of Kerala are one of the main attractions of the state. Backwaters are chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
Alleppey Houseboats
The backwaters of Kerala stretch to over 1900km. The backwaters of Kerala provide the best and ideal way to explore the natural beauty of Kerala. The best way to explore the beautiful and serene backwaters of Kerala is to cruise through the traditional houseboats (Kettuvallams).
Alleppey Houseboats
Kettuvallams are large traditional country crafts and over 60 ft. in length. These boats have been converted into luxury houseboats for backwater cruises. Locally, these houseboats are called Kayals. The main backwaters towns of Kerala are Kollam (Quilon), Alappuzha (Alleppey) and Kottayam. These houseboats cross shallow, palm-fringed lakes studded with Chinese fishing nets. As you cruise along the backwaters, you will hear the sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat and you feel completely relaxed in the serene environment. The backwater cruise is the best way to explore the countryside, swaying palm trees and rice fields.
 
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