Backwater tourism in Kerala © Naseel Ibrahim

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Backwater Tourism in Kerala

14/04/2023 Backwater tourism in Kerala,© Naseel Ibrahim


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KERALAState formed 1 Nov1956Capital city TiruvananthapuramOther major cities Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam and ThrissurDistricts 14

Boundary West: Arabian Sea, East: Tamilnad & KarnatakaNorth: Karnataka and South: Tamilanad

Government

• Body Government of Kerala • Governor P. Sathasivam • Chief Minister Tourism minister

Oommen Chandy (INC)KP Anil Kumar

Area • Total 38,863 km2(15,005 sq mi)

Population (2011) • Total 33,387,677 • Rank 13th • Density 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)

Demonym Keralite, Malayali

Literacy 93.91%(1st)(2011 - Estimate)Official languages Malayalam, English

Website kerala.gov.in


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The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers.The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea.The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala.

Backwaters

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VembanaduWhich is the is the longest lake in India and largest in Kerala, covering an area of 200 km², and bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The notable sight is the palm covered Pathiramanal Island.



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AshtamudiThe Ashtamudi Kayal, known as the gateway to the backwaters, covers about 30 % of Kollam. The 8 hours boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest cruise in Kerala and is delightful ride with lotuses and water lilies all around. Now, newly started a major snake boat race in Kayamkulam basis.

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Punnamada Punnamada backwater flows through the Kuttanad region in Alappuzha district. The celebrated Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of this lake.


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Valiyaparamba Valiyaparamba is a scenic backwater stretch near Kasargod. Which open doors to Chandragiri river and Chandragiri fort. Four rivers flow into this backwater. On its bank different snakes and birds can be seen.


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Thiruvallam Thiruvallam backwaters in Thiruvananthapuram, known for its canoe rides. Two rivers, the Killi and the Karamana come together at Thiruvallam. Not far from Thiruvallam is the Veli Lagoon, where there are facilities for water sports, a waterfront park and a floating bridge.


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Houseboat

The kettuvallams (Kerala houseboats) in the backwaters are one of the prominent tourist attractions in Kerala. Kettu means knot in the local parlance and Vallam is boat. More than 2000 kettuvallams ply the backwaters, 1200 of them in Alappuzha. 14/04/2023 Backwater tourism in Kerala,© Naseel

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Houseboat Route

1. Kollam-Puvar2. Kollam- Alappuzha3. Alappuzha- Vayalar4. Alappuzha- Vayalar- Kuttanad5. Alappuzha-kottayam6. Kottayam- Periyar7. Kottayam- Kumarakam -Kuttanad8. Kottayam – Kumarakom


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Boat Races Chundan vallams or snake boats are narrow boats over 100 feet (30 m) long, with a raised prow that stands 10 feet (3.0 m) above water and resembles the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. Now, it has spawned a new sport – the Boat race.


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Boat Races in Backwaters1. Jawaharlal Nehru Trophy Boat Race

(1952), The Punnamada Backwater.2. Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, 3. Indira Gandhi Boat Race,4. Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali, 5. Payippad Jalotsavam, and 6. Kumarakom Boat Race



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Ferry ServicesRegular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters and rivers.

The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists.

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Kuttanadu


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Kumarakam



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Fort Kochi

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Sea Plane


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Luxury Cruise


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