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| Alappuzha Alleppey 'Venice of the East', figures prominently on the tourist trail as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips, served by ferries to Quilon and Kottayam in particular. One of the best-known ports along the coast of Malabar, it is often referred to as the Venice of the East. |
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Kuttanad Kuttanad backwater is also known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala because of the rich harvest of rice in the area made possible by the distinguished climate supportive of the rice plantations and of course the underwater farming. |
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| Kollam The Kollam Backwaters is an exceedingly beautiful tourism spot in the lap of the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The beautiful lake stretches across 30 per cent of the entire Kollam |
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| Kottayam Kottayam is known as the land of three Ls Lakes, Latex and Letters. The place is well known for being host to beautiful sceneries presented by a large number of inland canals, streams and placid lakes flowing through the vicinity in their full youth. |
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| Kochi Kochi (Cochin) - Queen of the Arabian Sea: Kochi is group of islands on Lake Vembanad, which opens out into the Arabian Sea. Some of the islands are Bolgatty, Vyppin, Gundu and Vallarpadam. Half the fun of visiting Kochi is moving around on the local ferries. A conducted cruise through the winding waterways will take you to several quaint spots. |
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Kamarakom Kumarakom is situated 15 km from Kottayam on the Vembanad lake is best described as a picturesque clean village like most places in Kerala. The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village in Kottayam. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The bird sanctuary here spread across 14 acres of any ornithologist's paradise. |
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Malappuram Malappuram is situated between the Lakshdweep sea on the east, the beautiful Nilgiri hills on the west.Beaches, Backwaters, hills and valleys, ancient pilgrimage centres, the birth place of Malayalam literature, the headquarters of the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda, all that and more await the adventurous traveller in this northern part of the southern Indian state of Kerala. |
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| Kozhikode Kozhikode, previously known as Calicut, is an important and scenic town in North Kerala. The name Kozhikode is derived from the Malayalam word for the crowing of a cock. The area around Kozhikode was ruled by local rulers called Zamorins who traded with merchants from Arabia. In 1498 the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad Beach, near Kozhikode. |
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| Kassaragod The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the seacoast with the Western Ghats on its east and northern borders. Backwater trips on the Chandragiri river at Valiyaparamba are fascinating experiences. |
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| Trivandrum The extensive backwaters of Trivandrum provide the picturesque view of a paradise. The intricate lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers are lined up along the dense tropical vegetation of Trivandrum. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways. |
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| Thottappally Take a one night cruise starting from Alleppey to Thottappalley. A splendid way to spend a night, you sail through the legendary Punnamada Lake - the venue of the famous Nehru trophy snake boat race. As you sail along you can see the traditional wooden houses on the banks and visit the "Chavara Bhavan" the ancestral home of the blessed "Kuriakose Elias Chavara". |
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| Alumkadavu A one night cruise from Alleppey to Alumkadavu enchants you, with the beauty of the backwaters. Cruise through the Punnamada Lake, visit ancient and important places like the Chavara Bhavan. Experience the beauty of the 250 year old beacon of light preserved intact in its original primitive form. |
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| Kidangara Starting from Alleppey, the cruise takes you through canals and backwaters to Kidangara. Just enjoy the scenic beauty of the banks as you glide by. Visit the historic sites, architectural wonders, churches, temples and traditional houses. You can see the local villagers as they go about doing their work. |
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| Mankotta A one night cruise starting from Alleppey to Mankotta takes you through the clear waters of the backwaters in Kerala. The sight of historical sites and lush greenery on the banks make your cruise more remarkable than ever. Take breaks in between the cruise to appreciate and photograph the wonders of Kerala. |
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| Thiruvallam Situated just 6 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvallam is a popular tourist Backwater destination. This serene backwater stretch is also very popular for its canoe rides. Killi and Karamana are the two rivers that come together at Thiruvallam to offers its spectators a breathtaking view. |
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