Kerala is a small, densely populated state in India, South India. Kerala occupies a long strip of land along the southwest coast of India. Kerala is relatively poor in natural resources but rich in scenic beauty. Kerala its literacy rate is the highest in the world and artistic tradition. Kerala almost entirely shaded by the coconut trees.
Kerala is one of the 25 States in India comprising the Indian Union, which is the largest Democratic Republic in the world. This is the southern most state which is on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It has an area of 15,005 sq. miles or 39000 sq. kms with 30 million people, and it is divided into 14 districts. Kerala have Inland backwaters with lakes & logoons networked with canals stretch to over 1900 km all over Kerala.
The language of Kerala is Malayalam, which had originated from Sanskrit and Tamil. The name Kerala is given widely explained today as meaning 'land of coconuts', derived from the Malayalam word 'Kera' (coconut palm). Malayalam is the main language of Kerala. Malayalam is a combination of two words, mala (meaning mountain) and alam (meaning the land).
One of the relatively well kept secrets of all the exotic destinations in the world. Kerala's equable climate , beautiful backwaters ,natural abundance of forests with a wealth of herbs. Kerala believe in "Atithi Devo Bhava" (Hindi Language/National language) meaning that "Guest is as God".
Kerala Backwaters (Remaining water to the sea from the mountains means - Back-water)
This Kerala backwater is fresh water and estuary region is salty water. The Kerala Backwaters are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala state in southern India. Local people call it Kayal / The backwaters of Kerala- twisty Inland lakes networked by canals - extend to over 1900km,travel through the backwater more than a months on different backwater villages.
Most important backwater regions are Alleppey , Kumarakom, Kottayam & Kollam. Vembanad lake is the biggest fresh water lakes in Asia, covering an area of 200 sq km, and touched Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam / Cochin districts. This exclusive backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters.
Alleppey/Alappuzha, populary known as " Venice of the East" has a network of canals that meander through the town. Boating across these soothing stretches is an experience exclusive to Kerala.
Kerala Houseboat Cruise / Kettuvallam Cruise
No trip to Kerala is complete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat, most of the people are honeymoon tours , leisure tours & family tours travelling through the Kerala backwater.
Houseboats in Kerala - A Unique lifetime experience and Backwaters of Kerala are a self-supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. Backwater houseboats / Kettuvallam / Boat House are popular products for the traveller in Kerala.
Cruising through the backwater, lakes & lagoons and stay overnight on houseboat with candle light dinner is more memorable journey.
Coco Houseboats operates different types of backwater services with1 bed room houseboats, 2 bed room houseboats, 3 bed room houseboats & family houseboats and more.

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