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Kerala is a land of rivers and long stretches of serpentine backwaters.
Forty one west flowing and 3 east-flowing rivers along with its tributaries
are the lifeline of evergreen Kerala. Stunningly delightful, the calm
backwaters of Kerala are a soothing effect on ones senses. Essentially
inland lakes connected by a network of canals this enclosure of
watercourses is renowned the world over for its mind-blowing greenery.
Annually, multitudes of tourists are rejuvenated on their travel to this
land of interconnected waterways, inlets, lakes and riverine estuaries.
The serenity and natural beauty in the brackish backwaters of Kerala have
established it among the leading tourist jaunts in India. Cruising on the
Kettuvallams or the houseboats is a heavenly pleasure, with the sound of
water rippling alongside your houseboat as you drift past the swaying
palms, green countryside, and emerald paddy field. A stay onboard a
houseboat at night grasping the shinning beauty of the moonlit backwaters
is a joy of infinite splendor. Similarly, observing the scenic landscape
while sitting on Kettuvallams deck during the day is blissfully divine.