GOC Holidaymaker Holidays in the Kerala Backwaters
Kerala has an extensive network of backwaters, streams, and sea inlets, all fed by many rivers coming down from the Western Ghats. There are many regular ferries, one of the longest being from Alleppey to Kollam (Quillon) taking 8 hours.
A stay on a houseboat is one of the unique parts of any holiday in Kerala. These are well equipped, with kitchens, dining facilities, and air-conditioned bedrooms. The main starting point is Alleppey. North of Alleppey the huge Vembanad Lake stretches a further 50 km towards Cochin, having several bird sanctuaries on the shore and islands.
The backwaters have several hotels and resorts. These include simple hotels only reached by boat, where it is possible to participate in a life which has been unchanged for thousands of years (except for the air conditioning and Internet!). Luxury resorts on the other hand offer every modern convenience. Ayurvedic treatment is available to suit all requirements, and the environment is particularly conducive to relaxation.
The backwaters have a range of hotels and resorts to suit all tastes. The water, coconut trees, calmness apart from bird sounds gives this accommodation its unique charm. It goes without saying that trips on all types of boats are possible right from your hotel jetty. These range from a primitive dugout to a luxury converted riceboat. The backwaters are the ideal spot to take Ayurvedic treatments.
Alleppey is the heart of the backwater business, where the annual Nero Boat race is held in August, and most of the houseboats are located. It is a convenient centre for touring Kerala, as Cochin is less than 2 hr drive, while Thekkady, Trivandrum and Thrissur are about 4 hours away. Because of the many canals, Alleppey is referred to as the "Venice of the East".
The backwaters trip is an endless panorama of sights, birds, animals, and especially the local people going about their daily business of fishing, boating, washing, cooking, and in the fields harvesting the crops.
KERALA BACKWATERS RESORTS
The backwaters have a range of hotels and resorts to suit all tastes. The water, coconut trees, calmness apart from bird sounds gives this accommodation its unique charm. It goes without saying that trips on all types of boats are possible right from your hotel jetty. These range from a primitive dugout to a luxury converted riceboat. The backwaters are the ideal spot to take Ayurvedic treatments.
ALLEPPEY ON THE BACKWATERS
Alleppey is the heart of the backwater business, where the annual Nero Boat race is held in August, and most of the houseboats are located. It is a convenient centre for touring Kerala, as Cochin is less than 2 hr drive, while Thekkady, Trivandrum and Thrissur are about 4 hours away. Because of the many canals, Alleppey is referred to as the "Venice of the East".
BACKWATER SIGHTS
The backwaters trip is an endless panorama of sights, birds, animals, and especially the local people going about their daily business of fishing, boating, washing, cooking, and in the fields harvesting the crops.