A Journey through Kerala Back Water1
Travel Blog Photo Blog Kerala tourism What is Backwater Tourism? Backwaters in Kerala are a network of 1500 km of canals both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes extending from one end of Kerala to the other . Backwaters is one of the major tourism products of Kerala, being outstanding to the state. Alleppey Backwaters Located in Alleppey backwaters are widely known for famous the boat race held in August. This is one of the most striking backwaters as the picturesque here will flee you speechless mainly during the peaceful sunsets. Watch: Vallam kali Vallam kali is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in spring. Vallam kali includes races of many kinds of paddled longboats and 'snake boats'. According to the legends, Vallam Kali also marks the day when Lord Krishna brought a boat to the famous Ambalapuzha temple. Vallam Kali is c