| Much has been written and spoken about the blessed | | | | Alleppey and Kollam -the backwaters of Kerala is the |
| land called Kerala, in the southern tip of the Indian | | | | personification of relaxation, romance and tranquility. |
| subcontinent. Like all good things come in small | | | | You would almost feel being exported to another |
| packages, the state of Kerala too, though tiny in area | | | | world, with its idyllic villages, paddy fields, coir factories, |
| compared to its counterparts in the country, lives up to | | | | fishermen, water and land birds especially in the |
| its popular slogan of God's Own Country. Kerala is one | | | | Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, coconut palms and thick |
| of the most beautiful places on Earth says many a | | | | vegetation covering the banks of the canals. The |
| traveler and not to visit this beautiful creation of God is | | | | peaceful ride through the houseboats in one of the |
| something that you will regret. The beautiful Kerala | | | | Kerala houseboat tour packages, with the swish of the |
| backwater tour packages give you an experience of | | | | oars while navigating the boat through the water, the |
| a life time. | | | | chirping of the birds, the occasional human voices |
| Far from the madding crowd, experience the slow | | | | when you pass through the fishing villages and the |
| pace of life and people in Kerala. You are bound to | | | | fascinating view of everyday life of the people here, |
| experience a much needed feeling of relaxation. | | | | that is devoid of any fancy interferences from the |
| Whether its the beautiful and bright costumes of | | | | modern world, all add up to the innate charm of the |
| Kathakali, or the sober and elegant costume of | | | | Kerala backwaters. |
| Mohiniyattom-the traditional classical art forms of | | | | The houseboats in Kerala give you the best of |
| Kerala, the grandeur of the Thrissur Elephant Pooram | | | | modern conveniences, served in an ethnic platter. The |
| festival or the unostentatious temple festivals, the | | | | Kerala backwater package tours take you on lovely |
| vibrant and modern city of Kochi or the villages in | | | | houseboats. The boat is built in the traditional Kerala |
| Alleppey, the excitement and heart thumping boat race | | | | style of Kettuvalloms. Built aesthetically, the houseboat |
| or vallom kali or the extremely calming and relaxing | | | | trips through the backwaters are extremely |
| Kerala Ayurveda massages, Kerala is truly a great | | | | comfortable and does not take away any of the |
| concoction of destinations and emotions for tourists. | | | | beauty and charm of the ride itself. An Ayurveda |
| The Kerala backwaters entail a beautiful network of | | | | massage onboard is the icing on the cake. The cook |
| canals originating from the two large backwater lakes | | | | onboard ensures that you are provided with the best |
| or "kayal"- the Vembanadu and Ashtamudi lakes. The | | | | of local cuisine and fish preparations with the catch of |
| Kerala backwater tour packages is the finest that you | | | | the day. An ideal location for a honeymoon, the Kerala |
| could think of. The labyrinth of canals stretch from the | | | | backwaters ensure that the couple is left alone, only in |
| city of Kochi and flow through places like Kumarakom, | | | | the company of nature. |