Kerala is on the Malabar coast of Southern India and is famous for its backwaters cruises. Cochin now known as Kochi is one of the most visited Kerala Backwater destinations. Cochin port is famous for its spices, exported to the west from ancient times to the present day. The Jewish Synagogue, Fort Cochin, The Matancherry Palace built by the Dutch and St Francis Church are popular tourist attractions in Cochin as well as the Chinese fishing nets in Cochin harbour.

Alleppey, known as Alappuzha, in Kerala is surrounded by waterways and canals and is therefore also called the "Venice of the East." Traveling the backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to Kerala. The larger boats are motorised but there are numerous smaller boats propelled by punting with a long bamboo pole. Along the way are small settlements where people live on narrow spits of reclaimed land only a few metres wide.

Kottayam is a beautiful Kerala backwater destination. This historic town is also famous for many churches and temples and for its role in the history of Kerala. Here you can rent houseboats, made completely of wood and natural materials. Usually house boats have a double bedroom, a small bathroom with shower & toilet, a small sundeck and come with two oarsmen and a cooking chef.

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