{"id":1376,"date":"2019-03-12T10:40:15","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T10:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2019-07-30T20:09:54","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T20:09:54","slug":"popular-backwater-destinations-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/popular-backwater-destinations-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Celebrities always Prefer the Backwaters of Kerala? The Ultimate Guide To Backwater Destinations In Kerala."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"s-share-buttons\" class=\"horizontal-w-c-r-border s-share-w-c\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/popular-backwater-destinations-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share to Facebook\" class=\"s3-facebook hint--top\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Why Celebrities always Prefer the Backwaters of Kerala? 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The Ultimate Guide To Backwater Destinations In Kerala.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share to Reddit\" class=\"s3-reddit hint--top\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/popular-backwater-destinations-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share to LinkedIn\" class=\"s3-linkedin hint--top\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/popular-backwater-destinations-kerala\/&title=Why Celebrities always Prefer the Backwaters of Kerala? The Ultimate Guide To Backwater Destinations In Kerala.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share to StumbleUpon\" class=\"s3-stumbleupon hint--top\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/share\/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexperiencekerala.in%2Fkerala-tourism-blog%2Fpopular-backwater-destinations-kerala%2F&name=Why+Celebrities+always+Prefer+the+Backwaters+of+Kerala%3F+The+Ultimate+Guide+To+Backwater+Destinations+In+Kerala.\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share to Tumblr\" class=\"s3-tumblr hint--top\"><\/a><div class=\"pinit-btn-div\"><a href=\"\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonBookmark\"  data-pin-color=\"red\" title=\"Share to Pinterest\" class=\"s3-pinterest hint--top\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><a href=\"mailto:?Subject=Why%20Celebrities%20always%20Prefer%20the%20Backwaters%20of%20Kerala?%20The%20Ultimate%20Guide%20To%20Backwater%20Destinations%20In%20Kerala.&Body=Here%20is%20the%20link%20to%20the%20article:%20https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/popular-backwater-destinations-kerala\/\" title=\"Email this article\" class=\"s3-email hint--top\"><\/a><\/div><p>Kerala&#8217;s backwaters are both serene and scenic. They offer a perfect opportunity to break free from your daily rut. The placid waters are beautifully complemented by the coconut palms on the shoreline. Also, the village scenes on the shores are a treat to watch. Apart from the scenic beauty all around, there is something else that makes the backwaters of Kerala extremely special. It is the different activities they have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Kerala&#8217;s backwaters feature activities like houseboat cruises, canoe rides and boating just to mention a few. All these activities allow you to soak in the natural beauty around and also, to have a fun experience.\u00c2\u00a0 This is the reason why almost all celebrities in India from Movie, Cricket and Politics have visited the mesmerising Kerala Backwaters at least once!<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the most popular backwater destinations and see what makes them special.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1) Kumarakom<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1350\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-1-600x270.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Vembanad Lake, the largest one in Kerala, Kumarakom\u00c2\u00a0is extraordinarily beautiful. The dramatic way nature unfolds here is sure to make you awestruck. Things are pretty much kept simple in this village which is basically a cluster of\u00c2\u00a0islands. And witnessing the simple way of life, among the locals, from the luxury of your cosy\u00c2\u00a0houseboat, will prove to be a timeless experience. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Attraction_Review-g678552-d15229781-Reviews-Canoe_Kerala-Kumarakom_Kottayam_District_Kerala.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kumarakom offers you the best backwater experience<\/a> as lots of resorts and luxury\u00c2\u00a0houseboats are available here all of which have A to Z facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But the highlight of Kumarakom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\u00c2\u00a0backwaters is its bird sanctuary. <strong>You can see some exotic birds like the Siberian Stork,\u00c2\u00a0Egrets, Darters, Cuckoo, and many other migratory ones.<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0When at Kumarakom Backwaters, do not forget to indulge in some Kerala delicacies. As you\u00c2\u00a0cruise along the backwaters, ask your guide to arrange for a fresh &#8216;Madhura Kallu&#8217;. It is\u00c2\u00a0sweet toddy extracted from the coconut palm. Binge it with spicy Kerala style Karimeen (Pearl Spot Fish) and Kappa (Tapioca). By the end of your Kumarakom trip, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be a fascination that will be hard to let go.<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam, which is 16 km\u00c2\u00a0away<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km\u00c2\u00a0away<\/p>\n<h3>2) Alleppey<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1349\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alleppey Backwaters\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-1-600x270.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you plan for Alleppey, come prepared to leave a part of yourself behind, because the whole experience here is so indulging and exhilarating that you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel like going back at all. Just imagine sleeping under a blanket of stars on a night which is unusually quiet and solemn, and then waking up to the sound of whistling ducks that cross your way. And in-between, you embark on an invigorating journey through a vast network of canals.<\/p>\n<p>You traverse across <strong>vast stretches of paddy fields and coconut trees<\/strong> which are\u00c2\u00a0gently swaying in the air. Scenes like the beautiful Kingfisher bird diving in the water to grab a fish and\u00c2\u00a0the school children happily making their way to school in boats give you a hint of the\u00c2\u00a0blissful life that exists here. All in all, the views are simply spectacular and the experience is\u00c2\u00a0truly magical, which is when you realize why Alleppey is called \u00e2\u20ac\u02dc<strong>Venice of the East<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 and\u00c2\u00a0Kerala is called \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcGod\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Own Country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122.<\/p>\n<p>Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, <strong>gives you the option of exploring the mysterious\u00c2\u00a0backwaters on a country boat that can fit in narrow canals or large houseboats that have all\u00c2\u00a0the amenities like a furnished bedroom, modern toilets, cosy living rooms, a kitchen, and\u00c2\u00a0even a balcony.<\/strong> With the Arabian Sea on its West, there are some extraordinary sights on\u00c2\u00a0display as your boat across this vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers\u00c2\u00a0crisscrossing it. You can also drop by the villages near the banks to see the coir making\u00c2\u00a0industry or try some freshly made tapioca and fish curry.<\/p>\n<p>A name worth mentioning is \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcKuttanad- the rice bowl\u00e2\u20ac\u2122. <strong>It is the only place in the world where\u00c2\u00a0rice cultivation is done below the sea level.<\/strong> Equally famous for both families and honeymoon\u00c2\u00a0couples, Alleppey is, one must-visit destination in India which will bowl you over.<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Railway Station: Alappuzha, just 8 km away<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 83 km away<\/p>\n<h3>3) Astamudi, Kollam<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1354\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-600x270.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kollam, also known as Quilon, has historically been an important port city of India for spice\u00c2\u00a0trading. Its prominence has been appreciated from time to time by some of the legendary explorers like Marco Polo and Battutatuta. But as on date, the city is of even greater symbolic\u00c2\u00a0resemblance to the locals and tourists, for its captivating backwater experiences. <strong>The great Ashtamudi Lake, often called as the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcGateway city of Kerala Backwaters\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, covers one-third area of Kollam.<\/strong> The lake offers you some of the best panoramic views in the\u00c2\u00a0Kerala state.<\/p>\n<p>Ashta means eight and Mudi means branches.\u00c2\u00a0 So Ashtamudi, a term coined for\u00c2\u00a0eight branches, is actually a conflux of these eight channels converging into a single outlet to\u00c2\u00a0enter the Arabian Sea.<strong> The Ashtamudi wetlands are listed under wetlands of international importance.\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>There are many houseboat cruise packages available in Kollam. In Kollam, it indeed feels like\u00c2\u00a0a romantic date with nature. Your houseboat cruises along zig-zag water channels and\u00c2\u00a0criss-cross canals and you hear the chirping of migratory birds which are as excited as you. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to spot the iconic Chinese fishing nets which, when laid on the water\u00c2\u00a0gives an oriental look to the whole landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Railway Station: Kollam, just 1 km away<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 72 kms away<\/p>\n<h3>4) Nileshwar<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1353\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6-600x269.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nileshwar is one of the best places to enjoy the captivating Malabar shoreline.<\/strong> Just imagine\u00c2\u00a0yourself coasting along beautiful coconut and palm trees, cherishing the tranquillity of\u00c2\u00a0nature. Nileshwar is a refreshing change from the commercialized backwater hotspots like\u00c2\u00a0Alleppey and Kumarakom. So you get uncompromised and undisturbed time\u00c2\u00a0to spend with your loved ones.\u00c2\u00a0Also known as Nileshwaram, this cultural capital of Kasaragod boasts the most authentic\u00c2\u00a0houseboat experience. <strong>Because it has fewer crowds, visitors get a raw naturistic setting to enjoy.<\/strong> It has become more and more popular among couples, honeymooners\u00c2\u00a0and offbeat travellers, as it is more or less, unexplored and quaint. You can also ask your\u00c2\u00a0houseboat provider for canoe rides and fishing activities.<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Railway Station: Nileshwar, just 4.5 km away<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Airport: Kannur Airport, about 83 km\u00c2\u00a0away<\/p>\n<h3>5) Kozhikode<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1351\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1-672x303.jpg 672w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3-1-600x271.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, has a long tryst with fascination. Legendary explorer Vasco\u00c2\u00a0Da Gama, landed here when he discovered the first ever sea route between Europe and\u00c2\u00a0India. The city has been a major commerce and trading centre since then. But today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Kozhikode still retains the magical charm and paradisiacal element for nature lovers. The\u00c2\u00a0Kozhikode backwaters promise you a pristine as well as an unruffled backwater experience.\u00c2\u00a0This could be your moment in the lap of nature against the backdrop of scenic rivulets, enticing\u00c2\u00a0lakes, and zigzag canals. Kozhikode backwaters give you a rare opportunity of exploring the\u00c2\u00a0countryside of Kerala and enjoying the majestic surroundings without much hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n<p>Fewer crowds here mean more exclusive experience. As you sail along the Canoli river and\u00c2\u00a0the Kallai river, you will be accompanied by some winged friends. <strong>Bird watching is very\u00c2\u00a0popular here as this region plays host to many domestic and migratory birds.<\/strong> Some of them are Sandpipers, Whimbrels, Gulls, Terns, Grey Herons and many more. Combine all this with the\u00c2\u00a0cultural and heritage beauty of this city, and Kozhikode becomes a must-visit destination on\u00c2\u00a0your list.<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode, just 5 km\u00c2\u00a0away<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport, about 31 km\u00c2\u00a0away<\/p>\n<p>Now you know what makes Kerala backwaters so special. Whether you come with your entire family, with your spouse or just by yourself, the <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencekerala.in\/kerala-tourism-blog\/kerala-backwater-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">backwater experience<\/a> is an unforgettable one. 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