Kerala – the gem of south India – is blessed with the best of rivers and waterways that offer you panoramic backwater tourism amidst lush green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. Of all the Kerala Backwater cruises during south India tour packages, Kumarakom backwater tour is simply unmatched. Slumbering on the banks of famous Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom offers vibrant contrasts of awe-inspiring greens and deep blues.
This major backwater stretch in Kottayam district lies 16 km from Kottayam town and 75 km from Cochin. For local population of the region, Kumarakom backwaters provide a cheap and economical mode of transport. Moreover, the Vembanad Lake is an ideal place for adventure freaks that can indulge in boating, fishing and sight seeing. If you are a bird lover, you can easily spot terns, gulls, herons, lapwings, kingfishers, stilts and brahminy kites here.
Kerala backwaters are simply incomparable as they offer you a unique opportunity to spend your vacations on waters in luxurious houseboats. Apart from that, these waterways come alive during Onam when thousands of tourists gather here to enjoy spectacular water regatta – the snake boat races. While exploring the nearby village areas and having a closer look at the lifestyle of people, you can also spot vegetation that includes mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields.
Alongside the backwaters in Kumarakom, you will find several health and spa centres that offer Ayurvedic massage for rejuvenation of your mind body and soul. During your relaxing vacations at Kumarakom, you can also go for fishing or bird watching.
By: Manish Caper
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Kumarakom Backwater Tour in South India
February 27th, 2010Travel to Goa and Live Up Your Dream Vacation
February 11th, 2010
Goa – a small and most frequented place on the western coast of India – was always an easily accessible place by sea. Hippies arrived here in 1960s, and rested on the picturesque beaches. These white sandy beaches were the hot spots for their camping, parties and adventure sports. They called the place – a Tourist Paradise. Since ten, Goa has witnessed a number of races, religions and cultures of different countries and continents.
The multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle of this ‘Queen of the Beaches’ invited a number of dynasties, of which the Portuguese ruled here for over 450 years. Being impressed by the rich culture and hospitality of Goa, they made the state rich in architectural splendors like temples, churches and old houses. Today Goa has something or the other for almost all kinds of tourists belonging to different age groups and even different tastes.
If you are a nature lover, the place will definitely leave you mesmerized with its excellent palm-coconut fringed beaches, white sands, crashing sea waves, and beautiful Sahyadri Hills in the backdrop.
Party lovers will fall in love with the Trans Parties in night and the fire camps. The place, being addicted to festivities, showcases various colorful outfits and serves a wide range of lip smacking seafood delicacies like – prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs, lobsters etc.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can indulge in various activities like parasailing, paragliding, surfing, water-scootering, jet skiing etc. under the guidance of trainers or the experts.
Life in Goa revolves round the beaches, which are classified as – crowded beaches, party beaches, adventure beaches and isolated beaches. Almost all the beaches have superb location for relaxing vacations. And if you are religious minded person, every beach has a temple or a church in the vicinity.
By: Sanjog KR
