Island Backwater
General information
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Ideal Duration:
2 to 4 HoursPlace Type:
BackwatersSpecial Events:
Best Photo Spots:
Photo Spots:
Mirror Water: Sections where the trees reflect perfectly on the surface.
Chinese Nets: Traditional nets silhouetted against the dawn.
The Lily Ponds: Clusters of...Photo Spots:
Mirror Water: Sections where the trees reflect perfectly on the surface.
Chinese Nets: Traditional nets silhouetted against the dawn.
The Lily Ponds: Clusters of water lilies in the side channels.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Country Boat Cruise: Navigate the narrowest canals.
Fishing: Try your hand at traditional pole fishing.
Birding: Spot the rare White-bellied Sea Eagle.
Village Walk: Step off the boat to visit a local coir-making unit.
Houseboat Stay: Spend a night on the water.
Coconut Water Tasting: Buy fresh tender coconuts from bankside vendors.
Photography: Capture the reflections of the palms.
Yoga on Boat: Some cruises offer sunrise meditation sessions. ...Country Boat Cruise: Navigate the narrowest canals.
Fishing: Try your hand at traditional pole fishing.
Birding: Spot the rare White-bellied Sea Eagle.
Village Walk: Step off the boat to visit a local coir-making unit.
Houseboat Stay: Spend a night on the water.
Coconut Water Tasting: Buy fresh tender coconuts from bankside vendors.
Photography: Capture the reflections of the palms.
Yoga on Boat: Some cruises offer sunrise meditation sessions.
Information
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Why Famous:
Eco-Tourism Hub: It is famous for its well-preserved mangrove ecosystems and sustainable boat tourism.
Quiet Alternative: Renowned as a peaceful alternative to the crowded backwaters of North Kerala, offering more intimacy. ...Eco-Tourism Hub: It is famous for its well-preserved mangrove ecosystems and sustainable boat tourism.
Quiet Alternative: Renowned as a peaceful alternative to the crowded backwaters of North Kerala, offering more intimacy. -
Architecture:
Traditional Houseboat Design: The houseboats (Kettuvallam) are 25 meters long, built without a single nail. They use jackfruit wood planks tied with coir ropes and coated with caustic black resin.
Bridge Dimensions: Low-lying wooden bridge...Traditional Houseboat Design: The houseboats (Kettuvallam) are 25 meters long, built without a single nail. They use jackfruit wood planks tied with coir ropes and coated with caustic black resin.
Bridge Dimensions: Low-lying wooden bridges across canals are 3 meters high to allow small boats to pass during high tide. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Trivandrum Airport (30 KMS).
By Train: Neyyattinkara Railway Station (10 KMS).
By Road: Buses from Trivandrum to Poovar Bus Stand.
By Local Transport: Auto-rickshaw...By Air: Trivandrum Airport (30 KMS).
By Train: Neyyattinkara Railway Station (10 KMS).
By Road: Buses from Trivandrum to Poovar Bus Stand.
By Local Transport: Auto-rickshaw to Poovar Jetty. -
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Best Time:
Winter: November to January is the peak season.
Monsoon: July is beautiful for the greenery but boats may be closed during heavy rain.
Early Morning: The best time...Best Time:
Winter: November to January is the peak season.
Monsoon: July is beautiful for the greenery but boats may be closed during heavy rain.
Early Morning: The best time of day for calm water. -
Near Tourist Places:
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (35 KMS), Padmanabhapuram Palace (35 KMS), Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (28 KMS).
Tourism Tips
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Tips:
Health: Apply mosquito repellent before the evening cruise.
Packing: Light cotton clothes are a must.
Cash: Local boatmen only take cash; keep change ready.Tips:
Health: Apply mosquito repellent before the evening cruise.
Packing: Light cotton clothes are a must.
Cash: Local boatmen only take cash; keep change ready.
Connectivity: WiFi is only available at the major resorts nearby.
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