Kottayam Backwaters

Kerala is renowned worldwide for its natural gorgeousness.

There are many cities that are famous for the backwater cruises that they offer. One among such prominent cities is Kottayam.

The backwater cruises that Kottayam offers is the best possible method of exploring the interior of Kerala as most of the rural villages in Kerala are well connected are well connected by means of waterways than any other means of transportation.

Kottayam is popular as the land of latex, letters and lakes. This is solely due to the fact that Kottayam has lots of rubber plantations, a very high rate of literacy in the state and also many lakes.

The backwaters of Kottayam provide such an effect that one feels time has completely stopped. The Vembaband Lake that is bordered by the towering Western Ghats gives a feeling of Kottayam being an ideal backwater destination. Kottayam and its backwater cruises are the best places to relax from the daily strain of everyday.

The chirps of the birds and the perfect lush backdrop makes Kottayam the most appropriate place to spend some time conversing with one of man’s earliest friends, Mother Nature. Kottayam is well connected by air, rail and also road. The nearest airport is the Cochin Airport that is 76 kilometers away.

There are regular trains to Kottayam from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and also Ernakulam. Kottayam has two bus depots. All the major cities are well connected by means of KSRTC buses that ply on a regular basis.

Kottayam has acquired its name from two words ‘Kotta’ and ‘Akam’ that refers to the inside of a fort. Kottayam is a fertile land and is one of the significant places of trade. Kottayam backwater is a major tourist attraction.

The Kottayam backwater tours comprise sailing in Kettuvallams in the Punnamada and Vembanad Lake and this is an opportunity to view the routine activities of the locales and their rustic activities.

The boats carrying people to Kottayam backwaters are of different sizes and shapes. Many of the cruise tours take you to the adjacent palm woodlets as well.

Traveling thorugh Kottayam backwaters gives you an occasion to view the fort ruins and the palaces of the rulers of Kottayam. Similarly, the panoramic backwater stretches, highlands, extensive plantations, green paddy fields and entirely literate people has made this district a land of letters as well. The nurturing of cash crops has made Kottayam more prominent.