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Kerala Backwaters, Kerala

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#1 of 173 in Nature in Kerala
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Kerala Backwaters, a crisscrossing network of coastal waterways navigable by boat, provide one of the region's most efficient transportation options and tourist attractions. More than 900 km (560 mi) of lagoons, canals, lakes, and estuaries make up the network, and draw visitors from around the world looking to glide lazily under palm trees and past traditional villages on a houseboat. Explore this massive network of water-routes by renting a boat, as this makes for the easiest mode of transport and allows you to get an up-close glimpse of a region nearly frozen in time. Kerala Backwaters is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , online itinerary creator Edition.
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  • By Yorkshire1245
    Fabulous experience and a big shame only one night! Five of us enjoyed our overnight experience cruising around the backwaters. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing people drink, wash themselves and crockery...  more »
  • By cnomis
    absolutely brilliant would not have missed this experience for anything, our boat had everything you would want , ensuite facilities, bedroom is smallish but you cant expect anything else, storage in....  more »
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