Kerala ? God's Own Country ? is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It is a globally famous tourist destination. It is famous for its unique cultural and geographical charm. There are several picturesque and scenic places of tourist interest in the state. Sun kissed beaches with nature abundant beauty, breathtakingly beautiful backwaters, verdant hill stations with cool climate & exceptional scenic beauty, magnificent forts & palaces, ancient architecturally beautiful temples, scenic landscapes, ayurvedic massage & treatments resorts, beach resorts, luxurious houseboat cruise, sunset backwater cruise, etc are the prime attractions of Kerala tours. Kerala tourism attracts the attentions of tourists from all over the world and provides wonderful holiday options for them. Travel and tourism in this beautiful state of Kerala never fails to allure its visitors.

One of the prime attractions of Kerala tourism is houseboat cruise over the serene and tranquil waters of scenic backwaters. Kerala houseboat tours are widely acclaimed for unique charm and wonderful holiday options. A houseboat trip over breathtaking backwaters is also very popular among honeymoon couples. A houseboat trip provides honeymooner serene and truly romantic ambiance and make their honeymoon holidays memorable. There are several backwater destinations in the state, known for fascinating houseboat cruises. Below is information about top five backwater destinations of the state, which you should not miss on your travel and tourism in the state.

1.Alleppey ? the Venice of the East

Also known as the Alappuzha, Alleppey is one of the most popular backwater destinations of the state. Surrounding waterways, canals, and lakes make it the prime backwater destination of the state. It is known for annual Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. International tourists as well as large gathering of domestic tourists witness this festival and boat race. Alleppey is the one of the prime destinations known for starting houseboat cruise over the scenic backwaters of the state. It is said that there are about four hundred house boats that sail over the serene and scenic waterways of the state and 120 house boats are in Alleppey.

2.Cochin ? the Queen of the Arabian Sea

Cochin is also known as Fort Kochi or Kochi. It is popularly described as the ?Queen of the Arabian Sea?. It is a historic port city of India and well-known for its natural harbor. It is starting point of many . Cochin backwater houseboat cruise provides wonderful opportunity to see several attractions like world famous Chinese Fishing Nets and several magnificent monuments like churches, temples, forts and palaces.

3.Kumarakom ? Visitors? Paradise

Kumarakom is one of the top most backwater destinations of India. It is globally famous for houseboat cruise in the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Ayurvedic & Spa resorts, scenic surrounding & landscapes, etc. is also very popular among honeymoon couples from all over the country and across the country as well. A sunset cruise over the serene and picturesque Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom provides honeymoon couples an experience of lifetime.

Staying few days at houseboats in Kerala provides wonderful holiday options with truly a delightful ambiance. If you too want to enjoy the real charm of Kerala tourism, you must visit the breathtaking backwaters of the state and enjoy houseboat cruises.