Kerala Back waters: Aleppey Alleppey (Alappuzha) is one of the gorgeous tourist place and a district of Kerala, India. It is one of the most famed holiday destination from `God’s Own Country’. The district is a sandy ribbon of land assorted by several natural inland waterways. The beauty and attraction of Alleppey is enriches with the charming canals, lagoons, lakes, beaches, backwaters as well the mouthwatering variety of sea/river fishes, coir products and traditional house boats. Alleppey is a beautifully painted portrait by nature using the real “Water Colours”. The enormity of water in the life of Alleppeyans can recognize from the famous saying “The local Kids learn to swim before they walk and learn to sail boats before they learn bicycle” In the first decade of the 20th Century, the then Viceroy of the India, Lord Curzon made a visit to Alleppey. He mesmerized by the quaint beauty of the landscape, in ecstasy and surprise, he said, “Here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”. In his excitement, he calls out the then, Allappuzha, the VENICE OF EAST”. Thus Alleppey assured its place in the world map of tourism. The large network of natural canals, existence of a port, several bridges across the canals, a long sea coast might have motivated him to make such a comparison to the real Venice. Alleppey has grown-up in importance as a backwater tourist hub, attracting thousands of tourists every year who come here to enjoy the soothing aquatic beauty of nature. Houseboat holidays, Boat races, beaches, marine products are few of the attractions. Alappuzha is connected by waterways to various other parts of Kerala, including the famous tourist destination, Kumarakom. Alleppey is the prime centre for conducting backwater tours by Houseboats. The Houseboats are traditionally known as Kettuvallom. These mid sized yachts are made with traditional style mixed with modern luxury packs. House boat owners to provide modern era facilities like Air-condition, Television, Internet etc, due to the increased competition to attracts tourists. Some house Boat interiors are nothing lesser than our 5star luxury suits. Such boats are available for hire on a daily charge basis or for longer time. A typical house boat contains 2 bedrooms and an attached bath room. House boat trips in Alleppey also provides amazing opportunity to see the fertile paddy fields in Kuttanad, known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala as well the most beautiful backwaters region. An aspirant can hire one of the houseboats for an exciting trip in the world of water and can enjoy the real nature’s glory. Houseboat tour also provides wonderful experience of palm groves, paddy fields, lovely landscapes and traditional villages located on the shores. If recreation is your purpose, you can happily go for a 2-3 day cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey. These will certainly an unforgettable experience when you will be encircled by green only, far from the busiest city life. Try the mouthwatering Kerala fish delicacies. Crabs, Prawns and a variety of other fresh water/sea fishes are available in the nearby … [Read more...]
Vizag: Beautiful city
Vishakhapatnam, more popularly known as Vizag, has emerged by its own right from an oft-overlooked destination to a tourist hotspot. Today, it is unanimously voted as a jewel in the crown of Andhra Pradesh and one of the most visited beaches in the entire country. The virgin beaches of Vizag enthrall tourists from all over the country and the world with their pristine beauty and serene ambience. Vizag is immensely rich in tourist attractions. The focal points of attraction of Vizag are, however, its two beaches: Rushikonda Beach and Ramakrishna Beach. Rushikonda Beach was our first stop. From the resort nestled in the hill, where we had put up, the panorama of images beneath was breathtakingly beautiful. Rushikonda Beach is a beach lover’s paradise, offering a crystal blue sparkling ocean dotted with endearing fishermen’s boats, a gleaming stretch of gold-brown sand and towering mountains in the horizon. Sunrise and sunset pose a breathtaking picture with the sky and the ocean mingling in a riot of colors. We felt we could sit at the beach for hours at an end. While Rushikonda Beach is a tranquil spot, Ramakrishna Beach, lying in the east coast, is where the action is. It is teemed with merry tourists, enthusiastic swimmers and bathers. When you visit the Dolphin’s nose, you wouldn’t need to ask why it is named so. It has an uncanny resemblance with a dolphin’s nose! This majestic hillock proudly stands as the sentry of the Vishakhapatnam Harbor. If you want to take in the captivating panorama of the city of Vizag all at once, the best bet would be to visit the Kailasgiri. The picturesque park perched on this high viewpoint boasts of huge stunning statues of Shiva and Parvati and offer ropeway and toy-train rides around the picture-perfect locale. We couldn’t take our eyes off the lush green scenery all around. If you are traveling with children, don’t miss the Vuda Park. In fact, even adults would be won over by the pretty musical fountains, as we were. You can also indulge in a leisurely boat ride here or get adventurous and ride a horse or camel. Children and adults alike would be enthralled by the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, whihch is home to over 700 amazing species of wild animals. Since it is most likely that you haven’t seen the inside of a submarine, here is your chance. The decommissioned submarine I.N.S. Kurusura has been turned into a museum which offers more than a sneak peak into the complex mechanisms of a submarine; it was one of the most fascinating things I saw on my visit to Vizag. I particularly enjoyed loking at the amazingly life like replicas of the submarine crew. When I stepped into the The Borra Caves, a little further away from Vizag, I felt my Geography text books from school have come alive. It is a naturally formed cave by limestone uplands being eroded away by the River Gostani, with a jaw-dropping display of stalactites and stalagmites. Overall, your trip to Vizag is going to be memorable. I would most definitely wish to go back there again and again. Author: Anwesha Bhattacharya (Kolkata) … [Read more...]
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