{"id":2486,"date":"2024-04-24T12:59:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keralahouseboat.com\/?p=2486"},"modified":"2024-12-08T08:37:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T08:37:20","slug":"kerala-backwaters-activities-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keralahouseboat.com\/kerala-backwaters-activities-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala Backwater Tours: Exciting Activities to Explore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2486\" class=\"elementor elementor-2486\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613890c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"613890c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3534171c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3534171c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc2dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc2dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exciting Things to Do in  Kerala Backwaters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-238b385e elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"238b385e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kerala, often referred to as &#8216;God\u2019s Own Country&#8217;, is renowned for its vast network of backwaters, a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast. Exploring these tranquil waterways not only offers a unique glimpse into the natural beauty of the region but also provides an intimate look at the traditional way of life in rural Kerala. This blog will guide you through the most exciting activities that can enhance your backwater experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25bf5909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25bf5909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Houseboat Tours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc03c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fc03c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keralahouseboat.com\/\">Spending time on a houseboat<\/a> is one of Kerala&#8217;s signature experiences. These floating residences come in a variety of styles, from classic, modest kettuvalloms to luxurious, contemporary models furnished with every convenience. You&#8217;ll pass charming villages, coconut trees, and green paddy fields as you glide by. Routes can vary, but a popular one is the stretch from Alleppey to Kumarakom, where you can take in the serene lagoons at sunrise and sunset. Watch for glimpses of otters playing near the banks, as well as waterbirds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c2bd91c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c2bd91c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Village Life Exploration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5282dd35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5282dd35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Venturing into backwater villages offers a deeper understanding of local lifestyles. Visitors can participate in day-to-day activities such as fishing using traditional methods, tapping toddy (a local alcoholic drink made from palm sap), or weaving coconut palm leaves. Many villages are also known for their coir (coconut fiber) production, and witnessing the complete process from husking coconuts to weaving them into ropes is truly fascinating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3baaa5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3baaa5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Culinary Adventures<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6616d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6616d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=I3D8SZxalI4&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51839056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51839056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kerala\u2019s cuisine is as diverse as its landscapes, with the backwaters providing a bounty of fresh seafood. Aboard a houseboat, you might enjoy freshly caught Karimeen (pearl spotted fish) fried in a coating of local spices or steamed in plantain leaves. Don\u2019t miss the chance to try tapioca, a staple here, served with spicy fish curry. Visiting a local home for a meal can also be arranged, offering a more authentic dining experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f95751 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32f95751\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bird Watching and Photography<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fdec4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fdec4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For bird enthusiasts and photographers, the backwaters are a paradise. Early morning is the best time to catch a variety of birds like kingfishers, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cormorant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cormorants<\/a>, and darters as they hunt for their breakfast. The region&#8217;s lush greenery and still waters make it an ideal setting for nature photography, capturing the vibrant yet tranquil life of the backwaters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6de9dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e6de9dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universaladventures.in\/products\/kayaking-in-alleppey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canoeing and Kayaking<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92664a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"92664a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgopaddle.in%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02cxAXxenkHeYLZi3nZ7THdRFp59WZuSX5XYQebbb9M9Nxux199b4sPkAjn7R5M41Xl&show_text=false&width=500&is_preview=true\" width=\"500\" height=\"498\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6257468e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6257468e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For the more adventurous, canoeing or kayaking through the smaller, more secluded channels of the backwaters is a must. It allows a closer encounter with the less accessible parts of the backwaters, where large houseboats cannot reach. Many local operators offer rentals and guided tours, providing a safe and informative way to explore these hidden gems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4eb93c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b4eb93c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spa and Wellness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a34cfcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a34cfcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After a day of exploration, nothing beats a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralataxis.com\/ayurveda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relaxing Ayurvedic treatment<\/a>. Kerala is the heartland of Ayurveda, with numerous therapies aimed at rejuvenating the body and soul. Many resorts along the backwaters offer wellness programs that combine yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments, all set against the backdrop of the calming waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7520801b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7520801b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12500711 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12500711\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The backwaters of Kerala offer a diverse range of activities that can cater to every type of traveler. 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