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The splendid coastline and serene network of 44 rivers together form the unique aspects of this verdant state. Life and almost all aspects of tourism seem to be centered around the picturesque canals of Kerala. Of all the enchanting tours of Kerala, a long trip to the wonderful backwaters of Kerala is highly frequented. Tourists from all over the world prefer this trip and explore various hill stations, spice plantations, bird sanctuaries, backwaters and attractions like Padmanabha Swami Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese fishing nets and the Kathakali dance performance. etc.
Kerala backwater tour usually starts with Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. After exploring the oldest and richest Hindu temples here, one can head towards Kovalam on a houseboat. This activity takes you to the vast Vembanad Lake and allows you to enjoy the true pleasure of spending a vacation on the water. These luxurious houseboats or Kettuvalloms take you to Thothapali and Kumarakom. It is the best way to get a closer look at the daily life of the villagers who live along the backwaters.
There is much to explore in Kumarakom, including lakes, canals, paddy fields, and most importantly, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, Siberian storks, golden woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted moorhen, tree cake, etc. are some of the colorful, many-spotted birds in Kumarakom. Wildlife enthusiasts can then move on to the dense greens of Periyar. The most popular wildlife sanctuary in South India – Periyar is located in the midst of aromatic spice plantations. Thus, it offers exciting jungle safaris for wildlife fans and relaxing nature walks for peace lovers. Periyar is a place to cruise the lake and click tigers, leopards, elephants, bison (gaur), antelopes, sambhar, wild boars, money and a wide variety of birds.
Munnar, a popular hill station in Kerala, allows you to enjoy quiet peace and the highest tea plantations in the world for hundreds of kilometers. Eravikulam National Park in Munnar is an ideal place to observe Nilgiri Tahr. Otherwise, you can spend the day off. Lastly, we can head to Cochin, the popular historic maritime trade center of South India. This is the ideal place to explore the Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, architecture, mosques, temples, and Chinese fishing nets. Also, you can enjoy live performance of popular classical dance ‘Kathakali’ while enjoying delicious South Indian dishes in the evening.