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Spice up your holidays with mesmerizing backwater tours in India. The serene backwaters of the Kashmir Valley occupy the North of India. Drifting on towards the Southern block of the country, you will find the ideal backwaters of Kerala. Often praised as a must-do while you are in Kerala, the backwater cruise is simply an experience of a lifetime.

Backwaters in Kerala are green and graceful. As you cruise through these backwaters you feel as if transported into a timeless land painted with picture-perfect destinations and age-old trading posts. The backwater cruises are peaceful. The most popular backwater destinations in India include Thiruvallam, Kollam, Cochin, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Alapuzzha, Kumarakom and Kasargod.

The backwaters in Kerala come to life with the beginning of the famous snake boat races. These exciting boat races are organized with the onset of monsoon in Kerala. 130 feet long boats, fondly called the chundan boats are used for conducting the traditional snake boat races. The most significant of all the races held in Kerala is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race organized in the month of August every year. Then there is the Aranmula Boat Festival, yet another traditional backwaters race.

Catch a glimpse of some memorable places of interest in Kerala. So as to increase the fun manifold, you can choose to row your own boat or enjoy a boat ride in a houseboat. After a backwater tour in India you will feel as if the stress you experience has vanished off. The backwater tour in Kerala can never be as fun-filled as it is during the Onam festival.

Earlier used for transportation of men and material, the houseboats have now become an ideal option for the backwater cruise. These houseboats are equipped with all the modern facilities. Fond memories of sailing along the breathtaking sights on a houseboat will linger on and on in your mind for years. The sparkling waters, reflecting the hues of the lanky palms catapult visitors in search of serenity and tranquility. The backwater tour in India is worth every rupee you spend.