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...]
Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum, kerala
Kerala is lovingly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’. And whoever has been there would know why. God has indeed put his mind and soul into the creation of this beautiful state, so as to make it emerge as one of his masterpieces. God’s loving care reflects in the pristine Arabian Sea, sparkling golden stretches of sand, swaying palm trees and a leisurely ambience. It poses a feast for the eyes and soothes the senses of the city-weary. Kerala is filled to the brim with tourist spots, both natural and man-made. However, Thiruvananthapuram, more commonly known as Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is the biggest crowd puller. Trivandrum has emerged as a very popular tourist spot, thanks mainly to its beaches. Among its beaches, Kovalam Beach is the most renowned. Kovalam Beach is actually the conglomeration of three beaches: Hawah Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach. Again, among these stunningly beautiful crescent-shaped beaches, Lighthouse Beach happens to be the most popular, named so after the lighthouse perched on Kurumkal Hill, and attracts a huge throng. I spent most of my time here during my Trivandrum trip. Hawah Beach is mainly inhabited by fishermen and very few tourists. I wanted some time away from the crowd and had always wished to see ho fishermen set about their task; so I spent some time at the Hawah Beach and immensely enjoyed myself. Samudra Beach is also quite secluded. During high tides, most of the beach is covered by water. Kovalam Beach is a picture of merriment with jolly crowds and enthusiastic bathers and swimmers. I noticed several foreign tourists here apart from tourists from all over India. Tourists can sprawl out on the beautiful beach of Kovalam soaking the sun, take leisurely strolls across the soft sand, take refreshing dips in the warm inviting water and allow themselves to be mesmerized by the sunset and sunrise, during which times a riot of colors spreads across the sky and the sea, making the two vast stretches of blue ingle into one. The ocean also poses a picture-postcard view with tiny fishermen’s boats dotting the horizon. The airport closest to Kovalam Beach is Trivandrum. Those traveling by train will need to get down at Thampanur Railway Station, from where Kovalam Beach is about 15 kms away. As far as accommodation is concerned, tourists are spoilt for choice. There are hotels around Kovalam to suit every taste and budget. Among the premium hotels are included Hotel Samudra, The Travancore Heritage, Surya Samudra, Isola Di Cocco, Poovar Island Resort, Hotel Sea Face and Bright Resorts. There are quite a few deluxe hotels too, including Kadaloram Beach Resort, Swagath Holiday Resorts, Estuary Island Resort, Beach & Lake Resort, Hotel Uday Samudra and Palm Shore Hotel. Budget hotels include Pappukutty Beach Resorts, Marine Palace, Wilson Tourist Home, Hotel Seaweed Seaside, Hotel Raja, Hotel Rock Holm, Hotel Blue Sea etc. Trivandrum is famous for its Ayurvedic treatments. The best Ayurvedic resorts include Somatheeram Beach Resort, Santhatheeram Resort, Manaltheeram Beach Resort etc. Overall, Kovalam … [Read more...]
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