The backwaters in Kerala extend across more the half the length of the state, connecting over 1500 km of canals and fed by 38 rivers and 5 lakes. A boathouse vacation in the backwaters is a truly a dream vacation, where you gently float through the languid waters, passing through magnificent scenes of unparalleled beauty, lush greenery and a vibrant wildlife. Notable attractions on the backwater tour package include Vembanad Lake, with the Kumarakom bird sanctuary on its shores and Periyar Lake, with herds of elephants and wild deer jostling and frolicking on the edges of the lake.

The port city of Cochin lies at the point where the Vembanad Lake joins the Arabian Sea. As a result, Cochin has myriad canals and branches of the lake which flow through the city. The city, therefore, is known as the ‘Venice of the East’, and is a very popular resort and rest area for backwater tour package travelers, and also features an annual boat race which is a huge attraction with people coming from all over the state.


With mild and sunny weather throughout the year, traditional festivals and a friendly and well educated populace, Kerala and its backwaters offer the urban tourist a chance to sit back and enjoy nature untainted by man’s progress, with water, lush flora and fauna and a flourishing wildlife. A backwater holiday, coupled with some Ayurvedic treatment sessions, will rejuvenate both body and spirit, and make this holiday an unforgettable and memorable experience