It has robbed the hearts of many. Without a stay in this your trip to the ‘God’s own country’ is incomplete. Yes it is the Backwaters of Kerala. The spectacular beauty of Kerala backwaters needs no introduction. Its a world of serenity and wonder. Kerala Houseboats or Kettuvallom was initially used to transport goods from the cities to interior villages of the city. The backwaters of Kerala is unique and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of 44 rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.It stretches over 900 kms.

The material that goes into the making of a Kerala Houseboat is local and eco friendly; bamboo poles, coconut fiber, ropes, bamboo mats etc. ‘Anjili’ is the main wood used. The cruise is a mesmerizing experience. The cruise along the exhibits a unique ecosystem - freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea in the backwaters in Kerala. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes. The Kerala backwaters provide a green hue to the surrounding landscape. It shows the natural beauty of Kerala. Criss- Crossing through the canals brings to forth the rich paddy fields, host of coconut trees, unending banana trees, Chinese fishing net, Water lilies is a enchanting experience.
Truly back waters provides a mini canvas of Kerala to the traveler