Beautiful experiences to indulge in during Kerala backwater tours
Panchali Dey, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, KERALA Created : May 30, 2022, 19:00 IST
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Beautiful experiences to indulge in during Kerala backwater tours
Kerala backwaters are known for their scenic water network of beautiful lakes, which let you undertake a voyage through many canals. A voyage that you will remember for life. These spots are not just scenic, but have a lot more to offer to keep the visitors engaged throughout their trip. Here are some experiences that you should definitely enjoy during a Kerala backwater tour; experiences that will help you plan your trip in a better way.
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Enjoy houseboat cruising
This is one experience that you cannot miss when in Kerala! Undoubtedly a beautiful backwater experience, sailing in a houseboat surely makes for a thrilling experience, where guests can also relish authentic Kerala cuisine, served fresh as you wade through the tranquil backwaters. Enjoy your meal, watch cultural activities, and end your day watching the beautiful sun setting at the backdrop.
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Ideal for some retail therapy
Apart from its scenic beauty, Kerala also makes for a great shopping destination. Here, you can lay your hands on a plethora of items, such as coffee, aromatic spices, exquisite silk products, intricate jewellery, and much more. Don’t miss checking out toddy (locally brewed palm wine) shops that are closely situated, but are the best thing to try during the tour. Then traditional Kerala-inspired artefacts, and Nilgiri Tea, which is a flavoured tea grown in Western Ghats of Kerala, are some things that you can also check out.
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Spice tour
Around 80% of the world’s spices come from Kerala, which makes this destination a very crucial spice market. The spice industry is also an important tourism element, as the spice plantations here make for great romantic strolls, and a wonderful site for photography as well. Starting from cardamom to ginger, there are numerous kinds of plantations in Kerala to explore. However, do note that all plantations don’t allow tourists to walk through.
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Go birdwatching
Kumarakom is a birdwatcher’s paradise, situated on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala. Dotted with canals, houseboats, and many species, you visit this place to witness the raw beauty of Kerala. Also, when here, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can easily spot migratory birds, such as heron, egret, waterfowl, waterfowl, and Siberian crane, to name a few. If possible, plan your visit from November to February to get the best out of this place.
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Avail best of Ayurveda treatments
Kerala is famed for Ayurveda treatments, and is fiercely popular from across the world for its ayurvedic things. Be prepared during your backwater vacation in Kerala to be offered customised massages depending on what your body needs. You will be surprised to know about the great variety of therapies that you can get here, and that too in a completely different setting – the backwater houseboat.
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Backwaters for pre-wedding shoot
Kerala is one of those destinations where you can have a memorable experience shooting your pre-wedding album. Lined with coconut trees, surrounded by green paddy fields, beautiful yet old-fashioned villages, the scenic backwaters of Kerala have not only served as a spectacular backdrop to Indian movies, but also to those romantics who are keen to get their photo shoot done in exquisite locations, complemented with all the natural sceneries.
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Experience the rural life like never before
The real beauty of backwater villages can be experienced when you visit them, and can hardly be described in words. These pretty villages of Kerala have not undergone much changes for centuries. If you want to have a first-hand experience, visit the Kumarakom Island located on the banks of Vembanad Lake that will offer you a 360-degree view of the village life which has been enriched by finest craftsmen, farmers, and fishermen. You can also opt for a village tour in Alleppey, which has the ideal blend of beautiful lagoons, network of canals, and lush green paddy fields.
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