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the royalty. Converted to accommodate tourists, the houseboats have become floating cottages having a sleeping area, with western-style toilets, a dining area and a sit out on the deck. Most tourists spend the night on a houseboat. Food is cooked on board by the accompanying staff—mostly having a flavour of Kerala. The houseboats are of various patterns and can be hired as per the size of the family or visiting group. The living-dining room is usually open on at least three sides providing a grand view of the surroundings, including other boats, throughout the day when it is on the move. It is brought to a standstill at times of taking food and at night. After sunset, the boat crew provide burning coils to drive away mosquitoes.
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Kerala backwaters have been used for centuries by the local people for transportation, fishing and agriculture. The region has supported the efforts of the local people to earn a livelihood. In more recent times, agricultural efforts have been strengthened with the reclamation of some backwater lands
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The first community tourism programme in the State will start functioning from the MunroeThuruthu islands. Coir making is a home industry to almost all the village living people. It is very interesting to watch the coir making by the village ladies with the help of weaving Wheels. They make the coir
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or snake boats are narrowboats over 100 feet (30 m) long, with a raised prow that stands 10 feet (3.0 m) above water and resembles the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. In modern times, it has spawned a new sport –
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were traditionally used as grain barges, to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields alongside the backwaters. Thatched roof covers over wooden hulls, 100 ft (30 m) in length, providing protected from the elements. At some point in time, the boats were used as living quarters by
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districts; it is well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region is the lowest lying of any in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried around 1.2 to 3.0 metres (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. Four of Kerala's major rivers—the
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The major occupation in Kuttanadu is farming, with rice the most important agricultural product; it is the major rice producer in the state. This activity gives the area its moniker of "The Rice Bowl of Kerala". Large farming areas near Vembanad Lake were reclaimed from the lake. In 2013, the
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visited Kerala in 1952, four traditional Chundan valloms went to receive him. A snake boat race was organized for him. He was so impressed that when he went back to Delhi, he sent back a gleaming silver trophy for a boat race. Even today, the 1.5  km
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ropes by hand. In addition to this, on the way, you can see the process of extracting coconut oil from the "copra" . Among the routine traditional engagements, duck, poultry farm and prawn breeding are common in all houses.
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range. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. There are 34 backwaters in Kerala. Out of it, 27 are located either closer to
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Connected by artificial canals, the backwaters form an economical means of transport, and a large local trade is carried on by inland navigation. Fishing, along with fish curing, is an important industry.
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121 km (75 mi). Other than these, there are 35 more small rivers and rivulets flowing down from the Ghats. Most of these rivers are navigable up to the midland region, in country crafts.
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The Thazhathangadi boat race held every year on the Meenachil river, at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam is one of the oldest and most popular boat races in the state. In 1956, emperor of Ethiopia,
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is a scenic backwater stretch near Kasargod. Four rivers flow into the backwaters near Kasargod and there are many small islands along these backwater stretches, where birds can be seen.
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have a generator and most bedrooms are air-conditioned. At times, as per the demand of customers, electricity is switched off and lanterns are provided to create a rural setting
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visited Thazhathangadi during his imperial tour of India, and witnessed the boat race. Subsequently winners of the race were given the Haile Selassie Ever rolling trophy.
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Boat races are occasions of great excitement and entertainment with thousands gathered on the banks to watch and cheer. Most of these races are held in the Kuttanad Region
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on Moolam day (according to the Malayalam Era M.E) of the Malayalam month Midhunam, the day of the installation of the deity at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple.
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is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 2,033 km (785 sq mi). The lake has a large network of canals that meander through the region of
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for a tourism project. There are big as well as small islands which are inhabited and uninhabited by human beings. There are more than 15 islands in
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in north Kerala is a backwater destination, known for rice cultivation, coir processing and lovely landscape, it has the sea to the west and the
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Boat club, which offers boating cruises on Akkulam Lake and a park for children, is also a popular tourist attraction near Thiruvallam.
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Devi Temple, which has breached in 2014 under the supervision of Water Resources Department (WRD), after a long gap of 14 years.
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shrubs, various leafy plants, and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape.
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operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.
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Kuttanad region is crisscrossed with waterways that run alongside extensive paddy fields, as well as fields of
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for rice growing, particularly in the Kuttanad area. Boat-making has been a traditional craft, so has been the
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The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. A
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Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil, and Manimala—flow into the region, and it is well known for its boat races.
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river (which is also the second longest river of Kerala) is the largest among them. Biyyam backwater and
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Vembanad Wetland is included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the
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A number of movies were filmed in the backwaters around Alleppey and other parts of the state.
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Two prominent writers in the region are Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and Arundhati Roy.
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Important in the ancient history of South India, Kuttanadu is a region spanning the
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of the Netherlands, where land has been reclaimed from the sea and crops are grown.
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Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters. The
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in the lakes and backwaters has raised concerns regarding the adverse impact of
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has been translated into most Indian languages and several foreign languages.
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Kole Wetlands lie on the bank of Biyyam backwater. The area is similar to the
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is the longest backwater in Kerala, as well as the longest lake in India. The
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to the north and east. Cruise options are Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba near
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are motorised but generally proceed at a slow speed for smooth travel. All
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is the largest among them. The Kerala backwaters host three of the world’s
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It is one of the freshwater lakes in Kerala. It is located in the city of
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or parallel to the sea. The remaining 7 are inland navigation routes.
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Thrissur Zoological Park Wildlife Conversation & Research Centre
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is a stunningly beautiful backwater destination tucked away near
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Children play cricket in a narrow stretch along the backwaters
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Islands are the eye-catching factors as well as the beauty of
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across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the
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Other renowned boat races are: Indira Gandhi Boat Race,
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purposes. Many unique species of aquatic life including
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award-winning writer, was born in Thakazhi village in
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The important islands in 759: 697:The boat races starts with 307:176 km (109 mi), 303:244 km (152 mi), 295:209 km (130 mi), 287:169 km (105 mi), 10: 6569: 6381:Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 6361:Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary 6326:Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary 6301:Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary 6063:Sri Moolam Thirunal Palace 5413:St Thomas Fort, Tangasseri 5317:Tattamangalam Kuthira Vela 4783:Kappil, Thiruvananthapuram 4586:Temple Festivals of Kerala 2626:Inland lakes, deltas, etc. 2181:Vishaw (7 December 2007). 1607:Veli Lake and Backwaters, 1153: 1133: 1078: 1033: 980: 859: 666: 558:on the fragile ecosystem. 518: 384: 311:128 km (80 mi), 299:130 km (81 mi), 291:130 km (81 mi), 283:110 km (68 mi), 6553:Water transport in Kerala 6425: 6389: 6341:Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 6336:Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary 6291:Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary 6283: 6112: 6076: 6058:Shakthan Thampuran Palace 5963:Hill Palace, Tripunithura 5925: 5840: 5679: 5608: 5527: 5436: 5340: 5307:Onathallu or Avittathallu 5257:Kerala Adventure Carnival 5202:Aluva Sivarathri festival 5184: 5018: 4982: 4949:Kandassankadavu Boat Race 4916: 4740: 4684: 4648: 4609: 4543: 4517: 4461: 4343: 4293: 4250: 4209: 4168: 4117: 4069: 4060: 4050:colleges and universities 3939: 3906:Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 3846: 3813: 3743: 3640: 3581: 3550: 3508:Kandassankadavu Boat Race 3485: 3454: 3447: 3334: 3258: 3197: 2886: 2772: 2716: 2625: 2449: 2035:: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( 1828:Sites Information Service 1800:Sites Information Service 1751:Kerala Backwaters at Dawn 1398:and its remakes in Hindi 1376:Numerous Malayalam movies 1367: 1194: 1114:are just 6  km from 1022:, which is very close to 821: 721:is the most prestigious. 116:Map of the backwaters in 98: 90: 82: 74: 65: 61: 53: 45: 37: 28: 23: 6376:Thattekad Bird Sanctuary 6316:Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary 6306:Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary 6200:Meenmutty Falls, Wayanad 6175:Kumbhavurutty Waterfalls 5363:Chandragiri Fort, Kerala 5322:Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram 5277:Kottankulangara Festival 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Mountains 3538:Sree Narayana Jayanthi 2213:"Paravur Municipality" 1982:"Backwaters in Kerala" 1821:"Vembanad-Kol Wetland" 1308:together empties into 1292:The coastal region of 1173: 1146: 1112:Thiruvallam backwaters 1092: 978: 905: 834: 780: 772: 719:Nehru Trophy Boat Race 694: 604: 586: 585:in the Kuttanad region 528: 508: 464: 429: 414: 403: 252: 234: 210:, and animals such as 194:, water birds such as 120: 109: 6538:Ramsar sites in India 6366:Periyar Tiger Reserve 6321:Kurinjimala Sanctuary 6205:Meenvallam Waterfalls 6165:Kozhippara Waterfalls 5983:Kodungallur Kovilakam 4990:Chovvanur burial cave 4959:Payippadu Vallam Kali 4883:Thirumullavaram Beach 4878:Paravur Thekkumbhagam 4566:Jatayu Earth’s Center 3795:Left Democratic Front 3730:Perumpadapu Swaroopam 3670:Chovvanur burial cave 3498:Payippadu Vallam Kali 3404:Paravur Thekkumbhagam 2383:Chandran, VP (2018). 1163: 1141: 1088: 976:Paravur Thekkumbhagam 973: 915:Chavara Thekkumbhagom 900: 829: 779:Houseboat on the lake 778: 767: 701:which is held on the 690: 592: 581: 562:Economic significance 526: 489: 459: 420: 409: 397: 375:Vembanad-Kol wetlands 240: 232: 115: 107: 6284:Wildlife sanctuaries 6265:Thoovanam Waterfalls 6240:Perunthenaruvi Falls 6140:Ayyapanov Waterfalls 5973:Karimpuzha Kovilakam 5509:Balathiruthi Islands 5292:Kalpathi Ratholsavam 5287:Nalukulangara Pooram 5010:Vizhinjam rock caves 5000:Kottukal cave temple 4843:Padinjarekkara beach 4833:Muzhappilangad Beach 4685:Archaeological sites 4551:Chinese fishing nets 4544:Informative articles 4438:Estuaries of Paravur 4423:Muzhappilangad Beach 4413:Tourism in Kasaragod 4301:Nair Service Society 3823:1988 Perumon tragedy 3772:Legislative Assembly 3690:Kingdom of Cannanore 3558:Estuaries of Paravur 3409:Padinjarekkara Beach 2814:Rivers of Bangladesh 2359:on 28 September 2007 2183:"Estuaries of India" 2051:"Kuttanad Bacwaters" 1545:on Kerala water-ways 983:Estuaries of Paravur 966:Estuaries of Paravur 922:St. Sebastian Island 903:Ashtamudi backwaters 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Kerala Backwater 1949:Ayub, Akber (ed), 1855:on 2 February 2009 1448:Kavvayi Backwaters 1388:and Kannada movie 1364:is set in Kerala. 1340:Alappuzha district 1212:Kavvayi Backwaters 1174: 1147: 1116:Thiruvananthapuram 1097:Thiruvananthapuram 1093: 1070:Thiruvananthapuram 979: 906: 835: 781: 773: 695: 605: 587: 529: 509: 465: 462:Alappuzha district 430: 415: 404: 253: 242:Kavvayi Backwaters 235: 121: 110: 91:Reference no. 54:Reference no. 6528:Tourism in Kerala 6483: 6482: 6190:Marmala waterfall 6104:Varikkasseri Mana 5988:Kollengode Palace 5978:Kilimanoor Palace 5948:British Residency 5938:Aranmula Kottaram 5888:Munnar Tea Museum 5575:Sasthamcotta Lake 5519:Willingdon Island 5459:Islands of Kollam 5227:Ilanjithara Melam 5121:Peringalkuthu Dam 4944:Kallada Boat Race 4898:Vadakara Sandbank 4853:Payyambalam Beach 4636: 4571:Kerala backwaters 4556:God's Own Country 4535:Gandhi Seva Sadan 4511:Tourism in Kerala 4477: 4476: 4398:Islands of Kollam 4378:Kerala Backwaters 4363:Beaches in Kerala 4339: 4338: 4104:Triumvirate poets 4010:Jainism in Kerala 3926:Sasthamcotta Lake 3735:Malabar Migration 3715:Anglo-Mysore Wars 3597: 3596: 3563:Islands of Kollam 3546: 3545: 3215:Kavvayi Backwater 2906:Anjarakandi River 2842: 2841: 2703:Kerala backwaters 2405:Kerala backwaters 2085:on 2 January 2008 1569:Lagoon at Veli - 1557:Kerala Backwaters 1247:Kavvayi Backwater 1200:Kavvayi backwater 1053:Sasthamkotta Lake 988:Paravur Estuaries 939:Paliyanthuruthu ( 862:Islands of Kollam 856:Islands of Kollam 755:Backwater regions 745:Kallada Boat Race 653:Ramsar Convention 371:Sasthamkotta Lake 359:Ramsar Convention 351:Sasthamcotta Lake 127:are a network of 125:Kerala backwaters 102: 101: 41:Ashtamudi Wetland 6560: 6548:Lagoons of India 6515: 6514: 6512: 6511: 6510: 6509:9.86348; 76.3594 6505: 6501: 6498: 6497: 6496: 6493: 6474:India portal 6472: 6471: 6470: 6457: 6456: 6445: 6444: 6433: 6432: 6250:Soochipara Falls 6155:Dhoni Waterfalls 6094:Poonthanam Illam 6089:Olappamanna Mana 6084:Azhvanchery Mana 6053:Puthen Kovilakam 6038:Paliam Kovilakam 5444:Dharmadam Island 5423:Tellicherry Fort 5393:Overbury's Folly 5353:Anchuthengu Fort 5312:Peruvanam Pooram 5272:Kottakkal pooram 5166:Thunakkadavu Dam 5106:Parambikulam Dam 5096:Mullaperiyar Dam 5061:Kanjirapuzha Dam 5031:Bhoothathankettu 4773:Fort Kochi beach 4702:Cheraman Parambu 4634: 4504: 4497: 4490: 4481: 4480: 4471:India portal 4469: 4468: 4467: 4160:Cinema of Kerala 4067: 4066: 4030:Scheduled Tribes 3720:Battle of Quilon 3624: 3617: 3610: 3601: 3600: 3591:India portal 3589: 3588: 3587: 3452: 3451: 3220:Kayamkulam Kayal 3169:Thuppanadippuzha 2869: 2862: 2855: 2846: 2845: 2744:Gulf of Khambhat 2435: 2428: 2421: 2412: 2411: 2403: 2388: 2369: 2368: 2366: 2364: 2349: 2343: 2342: 2340: 2338: 2327: 2321: 2320: 2313: 2307: 2306: 2304: 2302: 2291:"Waynad: Rivers" 2287: 2281: 2280: 2278: 2276: 2259: 2253: 2252: 2250: 2248: 2243: 2235: 2229: 2228: 2226: 2224: 2215:. 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Ramsar Wetland


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lagoons
Arabian Sea
Malabar coast
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India
bayous
barrier islands
Western Ghats
Arabian Sea
barrage
Thanneermukkom
irrigation
crabs
frogs
mudskippers
terns
kingfishers
darters
cormorants
otters
turtles
Palm
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