Kerala Backwaters
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Alappuzha or Alleppey
 Alleppey,
"Venice of the East" has a large network of canals that meander through
the town. The Snake Boat Race held every year in August in the backwaters
of Alleppey is a major attraction. The backwaters act as a vital waterway
for the transport of goods, people and their produce are often the only
link between isolated villages and crowded towns. In Kerala, the total
expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms., with a network of 44 rivers,
lagoons and lakes from north to south. Alleppey which forms the main part
of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water
in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look
at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride.
A glide in a "Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) through the
enchanting backwaters of Alleppey is sure to rob your heart. Palm fringed
narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the
neat tiny hamlets lined up along either sides of the canals are panoramic
sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets, the reminiscent
of our past trade links, are also found on the way. Flocks of ducks swimming
around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring
pictures reflecting the charm of this unique land.
The sparkling water and the caressing cool wind
is a temptation too strong to resist. Country boats of various types crisscross
the path with passengers from all walks of Kerala's rural life ranging
from milkman and newspaper boy to local politicians, priests and wedding
parties. It is a unique experience as this is as close as one can get
to feel the vibrant life in the countryside of god's own country.
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