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Distinctive to Kerala, this backwater destination of India has tons of innate exquisiteness and 44 rivers that gush towards the West. A soil of inland waterways and lagoons, seas and streams- Kerala backwaters have now become a part and parcel of the lives of its populace and a paradise for the guests to see the rustic and real life in Kerala. |
The lake Vembanad is biggest stretch of Backwaters in Kerala assessing 83 kilometers length, and crossing three regions before reaching the sea with the port of Kochi . The lake Ashtamudi , implies- having eight arm, are the second larger stretch and the passage to the backwaters. |
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The Backwaters play an imperative role in the tourism industry of Kerala. The primary mode of transport on these backwaters is by houseboats. Cruising in these backwaters should not be missed for anything in the world
The banks of these backwaters in Kerala furnish great picnic locales for tourists. |
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An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. |
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Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east". These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast. |
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