Explore The
Backwaters Of
Kerala
Image Credit: Getty Running along half the length of the state, the backwaters of Kerala are well known not just in India, but globally too
Video credit: Getty A network of numerous canals, lagoons and rivers constitute the backwaters, which run parallel to the Arabian Sea
Image credit: Getty The best way to explore the backwaters is to hire a houseboat for a night or few days and enjoy an idyllic vacation
Image credit: Getty There are various places in Kerala where you can hire a houseboat, but the most popular hub is Alappuzha, known as the 'Venice of the East'
Video credit: Getty Sailing on a houseboat, experience the picturesque countryside of Kerala lined with tropical plants like coconut and palm tress
Image credit: Getty If you are lucky, in some regions you can even spot wildlife like tuskers and myriad birds, for whom the backwaters are their home
Image credit: Getty If you want to venture deep into the narrow canals, take a sail boat and set out to soak in more greenery and meet the locals
Image credit: Getty Finding local fishermen busy at their task with massive nets is a common sight, as the backwaters house many varieties of fish
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Before you end your holiday, don't miss trying local delicacies like cat fish, pearl spot, crabs that are smeared in spices and cooked
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