South India Tour

South India tour is one of the most fascinating tours in India as it will provide one numerous possibilities to discover the calmness of nature, backwater cruise, heterogeneous culture of the Indian state, Kerala. Mostly the backwater tours are the main attractions of Kerala travel. Kerala is known as the God’s Own Country due to its treasure of innumerable features like sea beaches, cliffs, coastal cultivation, backwaters, rivers, rain forest, wildlife, etc which are altogether creating a rhapsody of music drawing attention of the travelers from all over the world.
South India tour with Kerala backwaters takes one to a different world far from the madding crowd where one can experience the serenity of the nature, the fun of houseboat cruising, the idyllic life of various indigenous people, the rural factories, the classic music and dance concert of Kerala and so on. One has to board on a houseboat equipped with restaurants, modern amenities to cruise on the backwaters as well to visit the places located near by it.
Some brackish lakes and lagoons lie parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea and these are known as Kerala backwaters. Five giant lakes are linked by canals of water, which are both artificial and natural. The backwaters create small islands across various rivers flowing down to the Sea in the western Ghat. A total of 900 kilometers backwaters are made from the waterways, rivers, lakes and streams. On the bank of the backwaters several cities of culture and heritage importance are located. So while taking a backwater canal cruise one can also explore the nearby places of Kerala. Tour to south India can be a great fun when one will experience the Kerala backwater canal cruise.
There are some places in Kerala where the backwater cruise is popular and spectacular.
Kerala South India backwaters tour will be more mesmerizing one when one will cruise on the backwaters of Alleppy, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kumarakom, Thiruvallam, etc. Besides cruising down on the houseboats, the travelers can have the fun of fishing and water sports also.
The south India tour packages offer the option to the travelers to experience the Kerala backwaters tour. Travelers from all over the world come to this Indian state Kerala to have cruising experience on the Kerala backwater. The backwater resorts offer accommodation facility to the travelers where kerala ayurvedic therapies and treatments are available.

Kerala Backwaters Tour

As I walk through the picturesque meadows the refreshing tropical winds unwinds me providing me an glittering view of the sunrise by the pristine Kerala backwaters and it is then that I believe that truly Kerala is ‘God’s Own Country’.The backwaters in Kerala are a world of tranquillity and therefore are one of the most popular destinations for those travelling Kerala. The coastal regions of Kerala are blessed with a network of waterways, inlets from the ocean and lakes, canals and estuaries of over forty rivers which are well connected with the coastal towns. These backwaters of Kerala are one of the important sources of livelihood for the local people. These backwaters are navigable and for centuries have been used by the people for transportation. Even today a Kerala houseboat ride is considered a must for those travelling the serene and beauteous vistas of Kerala.

The backwaters in Kerala are also a source of amazement and ecstasy for those lovers of aquatic life. The freshwater from the rivers meets the water from the sea which together creates a unique ecosystem. In such ecosystem various rare and unique species of aquatic life can be seen which includes species of crabs, frogs, water birds, kingfishers, turtles and more. Apart from the under water beauty these Kerala backwaters are also blessed with natural bounty and a ride on the houseboat over these serene waters provide a tranquilizing view of the Palm trees, Pandanus shrubs and other bushes grown alongside with these backwaters. The amazing flora and fauna at the entire landscape provides a stimulating experience to those on a Kerala tour.

The main source of living for those staying on the banks of Kerala backwaters is through fishing. The traditional way of life at these backwaters of Kerala are farming, coconut and other crops harvested along the banks of the backwaters, the boats which are build as important mode of transportation and now are also source of living. The traditional settings of living at the banks of backwaters are one of the most awe- inspiring sites on your Kerala travel.

The network of these backwaters includes fiver large lakes linked by canals, which are both natural and manmade and covers up to half the length of Kerala. Ayurveda is an ancient form of healing and is practiced for several centuries in India. This age old art of healing the ailment is widely practiced at the backwaters of Kerala and treats the body, mind and soul of the weary traveller in completely natural way providing a complete rejuvenation. The rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda and the calming environs of Kerala backwaters when clubbed together provide a heavenly experience to its visitors. Therefore the Kerala backwater tour is one of the must in every traveller visiting the Southern part of India.