Kerala Backwater Tours

India has a host of travel destinations but one of the most coveted places that attract one and all is the place situated in the south west tip of India, Kerala. The natural scenery, lush greenery, vast landscapes of palm and coconut grooves, green paddy fields and such other exotic locales can only be experienced in Kerala. But how can we forget Kerala’s most magical and enchanting destination which is its backwaters. The Kerala backwaters is an never ending journey of water traversing through several Kerala districts with sights that leave an indelible mark on your mind.

The formation of Kerala backwaters have taken place over the years as it is a complex network of several salty lagoons, numerous lakes such as Ashtamudi and Vembanad, many fresh water rivers, small inlets, natural and manmade canals, deltas and estuaries that finally join the Arabian sea at the Kochi port. It’s an unimaginable stretch of water coupled with thick green foliage on both the sides of the water and picturesque landscapes. Almost 900 kms of the water stretch have become navigable and the best way to enjoy this beauty is by traveling on a house boat, better known as Kettuvalloms in Kerala. Kettuvalloms are well-fitted with all the lifestyle amenities required for a perfect stay which makes the water journey even more memorable.



The Kerala backwaters mainly flow through four important districts, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Kochi and you can avail a houseboat in these destinations. Apart from this, there are other worldwide famous backwater destinations such as Kumarakom, Trivandrum, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kasargod, and Kuttanad from where you can start your journey. Especially the journey through Alleppey where you will find St. Andrew's Church and temples such as Punnamada, Ambalapuzha, Krishnapuram and Mullackal will leave you spell bound. You can also enjoy the beauty of rubber plantations at Kottayam, unusual bird life on shores of Kumarakom and an eight-hour magical journey from Kollam to Alappuzha that showcases the best of panorama in your Kerala backwater Tours.

This unending journey into the lap of nature becomes captivating and out of the world when the sun sets beyond and into the backwaters leaving you wanting for more and more. For more information about kerala backwater packages and southern india tours guide logon to Indiatravelplanner.in

Picturesque Kerala on South India Tours

Kerala is a beautiful place gifted with the wonders of nature. Kerala is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign travelers. It is gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, spectacular backwaters, amazing greenery, wildlife, bird sanctuaries, spice plantation, boat trips, rare gems, good food and rich culture. Throughout the world, Its beaches are famous for their amazing beauty.

Kerala Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction in India. The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast). The network includes five large lakes linked by canals,interlinked by 38 rivers. The coastal regions of Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets from the sea, estuaries of rivers, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns. The local people for transportation also use the Kerala backwater. You can travel on these waterways on a conventional houseboat and enjoy the picturesque beauty of the backwaters in Kerala. Kerala offers you splendid and exhilarating houseboat cruises on the enchanting backwaters. The backwaters in Kerala are a world of serenity and admiration.















The backwaters of Kerala are unique in a way that the freshwater from the rivers meet the seawater from the Arabian Sea in the backwaters. Many unique species of marine life is found here. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes grow alongside the Kerala backwaters, providing a green tint to the surrounding background. You can also see the amazing flora and fauna on your kerala backwater tours.


Kerala is also famous for its therapeutic ayurvedic massages and spas. These spas also claim that these massages are effective and can cure lots of ailments. Kerala's friendly climate, with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants, and the cool monsoon season is best suited for Ayurveda tour packages. Whether true or not, one can always go there for relaxation and recreation.


Kerala is the most famous destination for ayurvedic treatment in India. The treatment mainly comprises of powders, tablets, decoctions, medicated oils etc. Ayurveda helps us in understanding each individual at a very subtle personal level and giving a detailed description about diet, daily routine, life-style, actions and activities to be followed. t's a science that teaches how to live life in a true and natural balance.

Kerala cuisine comprises of an interesting combination of vegetables, meats and seafood flavored with a variety of spices and almost always cooked in coconut milk. The Kerala backwaters is an journey of water traversing through several Kerala districts with sights that leave an indelible mark on your mind. This unending journey into the lap of nature becomes captivating and out of the world when the sun sets beyond and into the backwaters leaving you wanting for more and more. So you can plan your next traveling destination in Southern India Tours, Kerala.