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the royalty. Converted to accommodate tourists, the houseboats have become floating cottages having a sleeping area, with western-style toilets, a dining area and a sit out on the deck. Most tourists spend the night on a houseboat. Food is cooked on board by the accompanying staff—mostly having a flavour of Kerala. The houseboats are of various patterns and can be hired as per the size of the family or visiting group. The living-dining room is usually open on at least three sides providing a grand view of the surroundings, including other boats, throughout the day when it is on the move. It is brought to a standstill at times of taking food and at night. After sunset, the boat crew provide burning coils to drive away mosquitoes.
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Kerala backwaters have been used for centuries by the local people for transportation, fishing and agriculture. The region has supported the efforts of the local people to earn a livelihood. In more recent times, agricultural efforts have been strengthened with the reclamation of some backwater lands
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The first community tourism programme in the State will start functioning from the MunroeThuruthu islands. Coir making is a home industry to almost all the village living people. It is very interesting to watch the coir making by the village ladies with the help of weaving Wheels. They make the coir
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or snake boats are narrowboats over 100 feet (30 m) long, with a raised prow that stands 10 feet (3.0 m) above water and resembles the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. In modern times, it has spawned a new sport –
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were traditionally used as grain barges, to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields alongside the backwaters. Thatched roof covers over wooden hulls, 100 ft (30 m) in length, providing protected from the elements. At some point in time, the boats were used as living quarters by
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districts; it is well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region is the lowest lying of any in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried around 1.2 to 3.0 metres (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. Four of Kerala's major rivers—the
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The major occupation in Kuttanadu is farming, with rice the most important agricultural product; it is the major rice producer in the state. This activity gives the area its moniker of "The Rice Bowl of Kerala". Large farming areas near Vembanad Lake were reclaimed from the lake. In 2013, the
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visited Kerala in 1952, four traditional Chundan valloms went to receive him. A snake boat race was organized for him. He was so impressed that when he went back to Delhi, he sent back a gleaming silver trophy for a boat race. Even today, the 1.5  km
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ropes by hand. In addition to this, on the way, you can see the process of extracting coconut oil from the "copra" . Among the routine traditional engagements, duck, poultry farm and prawn breeding are common in all houses.
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range. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. There are 34 backwaters in Kerala. Out of it, 27 are located either closer to
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Connected by artificial canals, the backwaters form an economical means of transport, and a large local trade is carried on by inland navigation. Fishing, along with fish curing, is an important industry.
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121 km (75 mi). Other than these, there are 35 more small rivers and rivulets flowing down from the Ghats. Most of these rivers are navigable up to the midland region, in country crafts.
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The Thazhathangadi boat race held every year on the Meenachil river, at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam is one of the oldest and most popular boat races in the state. In 1956, emperor of Ethiopia,
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is a scenic backwater stretch near Kasargod. Four rivers flow into the backwaters near Kasargod and there are many small islands along these backwater stretches, where birds can be seen.
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have a generator and most bedrooms are air-conditioned. At times, as per the demand of customers, electricity is switched off and lanterns are provided to create a rural setting
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visited Thazhathangadi during his imperial tour of India, and witnessed the boat race. Subsequently winners of the race were given the Haile Selassie Ever rolling trophy.
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Boat races are occasions of great excitement and entertainment with thousands gathered on the banks to watch and cheer. Most of these races are held in the Kuttanad Region
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on Moolam day (according to the Malayalam Era M.E) of the Malayalam month Midhunam, the day of the installation of the deity at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple.
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is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 2,033 km (785 sq mi). The lake has a large network of canals that meander through the region of
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for a tourism project. There are big as well as small islands which are inhabited and uninhabited by human beings. There are more than 15 islands in
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in north Kerala is a backwater destination, known for rice cultivation, coir processing and lovely landscape, it has the sea to the west and the
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Boat club, which offers boating cruises on Akkulam Lake and a park for children, is also a popular tourist attraction near Thiruvallam.
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Devi Temple, which has breached in 2014 under the supervision of Water Resources Department (WRD), after a long gap of 14 years.
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shrubs, various leafy plants, and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape.
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operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.
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Kuttanad region is crisscrossed with waterways that run alongside extensive paddy fields, as well as fields of
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for rice growing, particularly in the Kuttanad area. Boat-making has been a traditional craft, so has been the
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The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. A
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Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil, and Manimala—flow into the region, and it is well known for its boat races.
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river (which is also the second longest river of Kerala) is the largest among them. Biyyam backwater and
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Vembanad Wetland is included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the
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A number of movies were filmed in the backwaters around Alleppey and other parts of the state.
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Two prominent writers in the region are Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and Arundhati Roy.
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Important in the ancient history of South India, Kuttanadu is a region spanning the
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of the Netherlands, where land has been reclaimed from the sea and crops are grown.
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Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters. The
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in the lakes and backwaters has raised concerns regarding the adverse impact of
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has been translated into most Indian languages and several foreign languages.
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Kole Wetlands lie on the bank of Biyyam backwater. The area is similar to the
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is the longest backwater in Kerala, as well as the longest lake in India. The
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to the north and east. Cruise options are Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba near
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are motorised but generally proceed at a slow speed for smooth travel. All
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is the largest among them. The Kerala backwaters host three of the world’s
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It is one of the freshwater lakes in Kerala. It is located in the city of
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or parallel to the sea. The remaining 7 are inland navigation routes.
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Thrissur Zoological Park Wildlife Conversation & Research Centre
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is a stunningly beautiful backwater destination tucked away near
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Children play cricket in a narrow stretch along the backwaters
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Islands are the eye-catching factors as well as the beauty of
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across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the
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Other renowned boat races are: Indira Gandhi Boat Race,
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purposes. Many unique species of aquatic life including
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award-winning writer, was born in Thakazhi village in
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Both north and south tips of 4541:Department of Tourism (Kerala) 3867:Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve 1405:Crucial scenes in Tamil movie 1009:is one of the most visited in 748:Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali 703:Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali 644:Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands 1: 6382:Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary 6322:Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary 5243:India International Boat Show 5228:Feast of Saint Raphael, Ollur 4628:Calicut International Airport 4454:Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram 4404:Tourist attractions in Kannur 2366:. chitram.org. Archived from 2342:"Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai" 326:75 km (47 mi), and 5859:8 Point Gallery Cafe, Kollam 5016:Nedumala caves, Piralimattam 4975:President's Trophy Boat Race 4945:Champakulam Moolam Boat Race 4638:Kannur International Airport 4633:Cochin International Airport 3529:President's Trophy Boat Race 2814:Reservoirs and dams in India 2418:travel guide from Wikivoyage 1229:. With its five rivers, the 1029:. 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The important islands in 708:The boat races starts with 318:176 km (109 mi), 314:244 km (152 mi), 306:209 km (130 mi), 298:169 km (105 mi), 6580: 6392:Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 6372:Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary 6337:Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary 6312:Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary 6074:Sri Moolam Thirunal Palace 5424:St Thomas Fort, Tangasseri 5328:Tattamangalam Kuthira Vela 4794:Kappil, Thiruvananthapuram 4597:Temple Festivals of Kerala 2637:Inland lakes, deltas, etc. 2192:Vishaw (7 December 2007). 1618:Veli Lake and Backwaters, 1164: 1089: 1044: 991: 870: 677: 569:on the fragile ecosystem. 322:128 km (80 mi), 310:130 km (81 mi), 302:130 km (81 mi), 294:110 km (68 mi), 6564:Water transport in Kerala 6436: 6352:Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 6347:Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary 6302:Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary 6069:Shakthan Thampuran Palace 5974:Hill Palace, Tripunithura 5318:Onathallu or Avittathallu 5268:Kerala Adventure Carnival 5213:Aluva Sivarathri festival 4960:Kandassankadavu Boat Race 4472: 4080: 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caves 5011:Kottukal cave temple 4854:Padinjarekkara beach 4844:Muzhappilangad Beach 4696:Archaeological sites 4562:Chinese fishing nets 4555:Informative articles 4449:Estuaries of Paravur 4434:Muzhappilangad Beach 4424:Tourism in Kasaragod 4312:Nair Service Society 3834:1988 Perumon tragedy 3783:Legislative Assembly 3701:Kingdom of Cannanore 3569:Estuaries of Paravur 3420:Padinjarekkara Beach 2825:Rivers of Bangladesh 2370:on 28 September 2007 2194:"Estuaries of India" 2062:"Kuttanad Bacwaters" 1556:on Kerala water-ways 994:Estuaries of Paravur 977:Estuaries of Paravur 933:St. Sebastian Island 914:Ashtamudi backwaters 485:at the mouth of the 185:has been built near 89:Vembanad-Kol Wetland 6554:Landforms of Kerala 6515:9.86348°N 76.3594°E 6511: /  6256:Siruvani Waterfalls 6241:Pattathippara Falls 6221:Oliyarik Waterfalls 6034:Mattancherry Palace 6024:Lakshmipuram Palace 6014:Krishnapuram Palace 5979:Kanakakkunnu Palace 5894:Lockhart Tea Museum 5763:Ilaveezha Poonchira 5253:Kadavallur Anyonyam 5167:Thanneermukkom Bund 4985:Triprayar Boat Race 4708:Ariyannur Umbrellas 4342:Syro-Malabar Church 3796:Saptakakshi Munnani 3671:Ariyannur Umbrellas 3514:Triprayar Boat Race 2791:Lakes of Bangladesh 2454:Indian subcontinent 2452:Hydrography of the 2328:"Lakes and Islands" 1804:"Ashtamudi Wetland" 1599:An evening view of 1217:in the district of 972:Neeleswaram thuruth 760:Kumarakom Boat Race 752:Payippad Jalotsavam 549:Impact on ecosystem 538:Resort at Kumarakom 409:A backwater in the 388:are noted as being 272:National Waterway 3 6544:Estuaries of India 6271:Thusharagiri Falls 6231:Paloor Kotta Falls 6196:Manalar Waterfalls 6191:Lakkom Water Falls 6171:Kollam Kolli Falls 6146:Athirappilly Falls 6110:Thunchan Samarakam 6088:Ancient residences 6044:Nilambur Kovilakam 6039:Merry Lodge Palace 5889:Kerala Soil Museum 5343:Uthralikavu Pooram 5218:Arattupuzha Pooram 5137:Peruvaripallam Dam 5037:Banasura Sagar Dam 4935:Aranmula Boat Race 4884:Snehatheeram Beach 4879:Shankumugham 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547: 543:Ashtamudi lake 531: 528: 494: 493:Ferry services 491: 487:Chaliyar River 402: 399: 397: 394: 378:Ashtamudi Lake 354:Vellayani Lake 304:Bharathappuzha 300:Kadalundipuzha 268: 265: 187:Thanneermukkom 111: 110: 107: 106: 103: 99: 98: 97:19 August 2002 95: 91: 90: 87: 83: 82: 79:Ramsar Wetland 77: 74: 73: 70: 69: 66: 62: 61: 60:19 August 2002 58: 54: 53: 50: 46: 45: 42:Ramsar Wetland 40: 37: 36: 26: 24: 14: 13: 10: 9: 6: 4: 3: 2: 6576: 6565: 6562: 6560: 6557: 6555: 6552: 6550: 6547: 6545: 6542: 6540: 6537: 6536: 6534: 6527: 6524: 6487: 6486: 6475: 6473: 6472: 6463: 6461: 6460: 6451: 6449: 6448: 6439: 6438: 6435: 6429: 6426: 6424: 6421: 6419: 6416: 6414: 6411: 6409: 6406: 6405: 6403: 6399: 6393: 6390: 6388: 6385: 6383: 6380: 6378: 6375: 6373: 6370: 6368: 6365: 6363: 6360: 6358: 6355: 6353: 6350: 6348: 6345: 6343: 6340: 6338: 6335: 6333: 6330: 6328: 6325: 6323: 6320: 6318: 6315: 6313: 6310: 6308: 6305: 6303: 6300: 6299: 6297: 6293: 6287: 6284: 6282: 6279: 6277: 6274: 6272: 6269: 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Index

Ashtamudi Wetland
Ramsar Wetland
Ramsar Wetland


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brackish
lagoons
Arabian Sea
Malabar coast
Kerala
India
bayous
barrier islands
Western Ghats
Arabian Sea
barrage
Thanneermukkom
irrigation
crabs
frogs
mudskippers
terns
kingfishers
darters
cormorants
otters
turtles
Palm
pandanus

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