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December 16, 2012

Trips: Kerala – Kumarakom, Deep in the Backwater Country

:: Galleries – Kerala – Kumarakom, Backwater Country (cont’d…3)

The first leg of the trip on the famed backwaters of Kumarkom, Kerala had already excited us (see these earlier posts) – with amazing views of lovely cottages, coconut trees, birds, … and a savory meal on board! Around the half mark – in time and distance terms – we were deep in the midst of the backwaters, and nearing Allepey, the approximate turnaround point. The scenic beauty continued to unfold, as we took in these sights, and here are the snaps.

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A private cottage adds charm to the scenic backwaters near Allepey

A private cottage adds charm to the scenic backwaters near Allepey

In this album:
Passing by another houeboat, docked by the side The expanse of the backwaters, Kumarkom-Allepey Houseboats add an interesting contrast to the scenery Backyard? A rowboat stands still amidst the lush surroundings
Approaching Alleypey, Kerala A bare frame of the Chinese fishing net Chinese fishing nets lined up along the water, Alleypey Birds too depend on the fish here!
The brdige at Alleypey that crosses the backwater expanse - it's huge! Shimmering waters... Backwater scene - a more formal looking site The large bedroom - on the houseboat!
A houseboat is the focus of this typical Kerala landscape Life on the backwater, Kerala Truly, Kerala! Houseboats 'sit' at every nook and corner - they serve as floating hotels along the route!
Oh, the lovely backwaters! Amazing Kerala! A feeble attempt to frame the beauty of Kerala's scenic backwaters Tranquility...sailing the backwaters, Kerala A private cottage adds charm to the scenic backwaters near Allepey
More charming cottages along the banks Backwater scene, Kumarakom - Kerala A double-decker house boat stands anchored right in the middle (kumarakom, Kerala) Backwater - island view
Double decker houseboat - up, close and big! The houseboat on the vast expanse of the backwaters at Kumarakom, Kerala Meshed in - looking through the window of the houseboat

There are lots of pics in this album, so more in the next post…

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