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The breathtaking & captivating beauty of Kerala’s backwaters needs no any introduction. Backwaters are large network of several scenic water bodies like lakes, canals, rivers, channels, lagoons, etc. Backwater tourism is at its boom in the Indian state of Kerala today. Nature lovers, honeymoon couples and other tourists from all over the world visit to Kerala to enjoy backwater tourism. Most popular way to explore breathtaking backwaters is a well-organized house boat cruise over the scenic fresh water of backwaters.
Backwaters are connected with several beautiful destinations like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Cochin, Trivandrum, Thiruvallam, Kuttanad, etc. These destinations are well preferred destinations for house boat cruise. There are wide choice of gorgeous routes is available for the house boat cruises and tourists can choose one that suits their budget and time frame.
In Kerala, traditionally houseboats were called Kettuvallams. Kettuvallam means a boat that is made by tying together with the pieces of wood. It is very interesting that not a single nail is used in the making of a Kettuvallam. Materials used in the making of Kerala houseboats or Kettuvallams are eco friendly like bamboo poles, bamboo mats, coir carpets, coconut fiber ropes. Today Kettuvallams are converted into luxurious house boats with facilities like luxurious hotels. Generally a houseboat has two bath attached rooms, an open lounge, sun deck, kitchen with chef, etc. In house boat traditional lanterns are used for lighting which create truly romantic ambiance at night. So a house boat cruise over scenic backwaters can be perfect choices for honeymooners or couples who are in love.
A cruise with houseboat Kerala along the palm fringed waterways of the state is one of the most enthralling holiday experiences in India today. A well organized backwater cruise in a luxury house boat takes you into the unique world of water & wonderment. You have amazing views of Chinese fishing nets, lush paddy fields, rustic homes, traditional villages, water lilies, coir villages, coconut groves, temples, etc from the deck of your houseboats Kerala cruise. At backwater destinations you also see several catchy attractions. Alleppey and Kumarakom are well known destinations for start boat cruise on science waterways of the state. At Alleppey or Kumarakom you can find several agencies that offer exciting packages for Kerala backwater tours and operate house boat cruise through different scenic backwater routes.
Well if you too want to cherish real charm of Kerala tourism, visit the famous destinations like Alleppey, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Trivandrum, Thiruvallam, etc and star for cherishable house boat cruise. Surly it will be a delightful experience which you will love to cherish with your family for lifetime.
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