BACK WATER CENTERS IN KERALA, INDIA

Alappuzha
Today Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, marine products, backwater holidays, beaches, and coir industry.

Alappuzha is a district of huge natural beauty. Alappuzha is home to diverse animal and birds and other wildlife.
Alappuzha has grown in significance as a backwater tourist center, attracting thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its houseboat holidays, boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry.

Kuttanad
Kuttanad a land of fertile paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to

Ernakulam

Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is a cluster of islands connected by lagoon and backwaters.
Kochi, one of the finest natural harbors in the world, was once a major center of commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and the British. All these foreign traders have left their mark on this beautiful island.

Ernakulam - Climate
Because of its nearness to the sea, the climate of Ernakulam is tropical. This also gives Ernakulam a very pleasant weather round the year. The average maximum temperature can go up to 36.°C in summer months and to a minimum of 18.0°C in the winters. Monsoon comes to Ernakulam in the month of May and remains there until November.
May to September is the best season to visit. From May it is monsoon season.