A Trip to Kerala will fill you with memories but it will never be complete without going for a Boat ride on back waters.It is a unique way to experience the beauty of nature.It is an awesome way to enjoy holidays without being much crowded.The kerala backwaters provides the tourists to get a feel of the rural life in kerala.The most attraction is the traditional Kerala houseboat or
"kettuvallam" .
1.House Boats Or kettuvallams
The prime attraction for tourists in kerala is the journey through the traditional houseboats or "kettuvallam". Kettuvallam is a traditional way of living on the boat along with modern luxury .The kettuvallams consist of a separate living room and a sit out area at the corner of boat. The tourists can enjoy the calm evening right in the middle of backwaters and can also enjoy the beauty of sunset.The house boats have fully furnished bedrooms with sundeck,kitchens.
2.Best Time To Visit Backwaters
November – February is the best time to plan a stay on a houseboat. The temperature is around 15-20 degree celsius and it is are ideal to plan a houseboat stay.Monsoon is not a good time to plan a backwater ride as a lot of rainfall is experienced during this time.
3.Day Cruise
Day cruise is better for the those who don't like to spend night time in the houseboat.The rate is comparatively as compared to night stay package.There are also activities like country boat ride, villagewalk,paddy field visit,riverside Temple visit,Local Market Visit,church visit,fishing,handicraft making.
4.Entertainments
Night Fishing:Night fishing in backwaters under the moonlight is very thrilling.
Dance:you can enjoy dance performance.You also get the opportunity to dance along with the dancers.There are also some of the arts forms performed to attract the tourists
1.kalaripayattu
2. Theyyam
3.Mohiniyattam
4. Bharatanatyam
5.Chakyarkoothu
5.Night Stay
A ride in backwater during night time is thrilling. you can enjoy seeing sun set.Night fishing under the moonlight is very thrilling. There are many entertainments like dancing ,singing so you can enjoy more in night stay as compared to daytime.
