Kerala is much more than what meets the eye. ", has some of the pristine hill stations in India, with the entire Western Ghats dotted with evergreens grasslands, stretches of rejuvenating fragrance of tea and coffee plantations. Also famous for amazing backwaters, a necklace of lagoons lakes, canals and rivers that run through the length of this beautiful land. Beside this, Kerala has in store some of the best wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the country with a variety of flora & fauna life unique to Kerala. Kerala has also stretches a long way of silvery and golden sands beaches magnificent and varied found anywhere in the world. Kerala is the land of Ayurveda.. World's sacred knowledge of life, harmony of body, mind and soul . . . Ayurveda, indispensable branch of medicine eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.

Alappuzha Backwaters: The pristine town of Alappuzha, known as the "Venice of the East", is hemmed in with numerous waterways, canals and estuaries that form one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Kerala. A variety of water birds, flowers and shrubs thrive on these fertile backwaters and the beauty of Alappuzha can be truly experienced only by taking a backwater cruise on these huge bodies of water. These boat cruises serve as daily ferries to the cities of Quilon and Kottayam and are used by the locals to carry out their businesses. A unique feature about Alappuzha is that the water is on the same level as the land. Renowned for its coir industry, Alappuzha is also famous for the Snake Boat race held every year during the festival of Onam, sacred to the people of Kerala.

Kochi Backwaters: Kochi or Cochin consists of a group of islands on the Vembanad lake, which runs into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kochi are lined by lovely isles, lagoons, small streams and huge, green palm trees. There are several conducted boat cruises that ferry tourists and locals everyday. Kochi was a main trading zone in the pre-independence period and the then rulers traded their goods with merchants from far- off lands. This is probably the reason why the city of Kochi is influenced by a lot of cultures from all over the world, including Arabian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Jewish and British. The seaport of Kochi is where most of Kerala’s backwater cruises take off and this is surely one of Kerala’s most popular backwater destinations.

Kollam Backwaters: Formerly known as Quilon, Kollam is one of the oldest seaport cities in Kerala and lies on the edge of the Ashthamudi lake. It is located at a distance of 71 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the major cashew nut processing and trading zones in the country. The waters of this lake cover 30% of the town of Kollam and make up one of the best backwaters in Kerala. The boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha takes about eight hours and is the longest backwater cruise along the West Coast.

Kozhikode Backwaters: Formerly known as Calicut, Kozhikode is a scenic town in North Kerala, with wonderful backwaters, picnic spots and ancient monuments. Kozhikode was once a prominent trade and commerce center. To experience the beauty of the backwaters of Kozhikode, you can sail along the river Kallai and through the Canoli canal. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary houses some rare species of birds and is a most soughtafter tourist destination. Other places of interest include an old lighthouse, the Pookot fresh water lake, Kappad beach and Korapuzha, the site of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam. A notable fact is that Calico – a variety of checked cotton cloth, gets its name from the Calicut district where its cotton is harvested.

Kumarakom Backwaters: Kumarakom is a small, beautiful village, about 12 kilometers from the town of Kottayam, and lies on the banks of the Vembanad lake. Kumarakom is famous for its boat races, houseboat cruises, canoeing and fishing activities. Tourists can stay in houseboats called kettuvallams, which contain fully furnished living rooms, kitchens, toilets, and bedrooms, with a balcony offering a majestic view of the backwaters. These kettuvallams are quite popular especially with foreign tourists. Another main attraction is a water bird sanctuary, having some very exotic species of water birds.

Kuttanad Backwaters: Kuttanad is known as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala" because this is where most of the rice is grown. Kuttanad is flanked by the sea on one side and by lofty hills on another. The backwaters are surrounded by beautiful rivers, streams, canals, lakes and rivulets. Dense green forests lie on the slopes of the mountains bordering Kuttanad and traces of civilization can be seen here and there atop the hills. The most unique factor about Kuttanad is that the paddy fields are found below the sea level and are protected from the backwaters by earthen bunds.