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16
Dec

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…

9
Dec

Trips: Kerala – Kumarakom, Sailing The Backwater Country

:: Galleries – Kerala – Kumarakom, Backwater Country (cont’d…2)

After boarding our houseboat and on settling onto the homely deck, we set sail over the famed backwaters of Kumarkom. Nothing in the guide books can prepare you for what you see and experience – calm, peace, tranquility, birds, beautiful houses along the banks…see for yourself with this set of photos.

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Beautiful backwaters at Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom

Houseboats on the backwaters, Kumarakom

In this album:
Smart luxury resorts are situated at prime locations (as expected) Luxury resorts, framed by the houseboat window Greenery, a cocunut tree bends to touch the waters! The scenic backwaters of Kerala
Cozy cottages hide amidst the greenery Houseboats take different routes, through the backwaters Bird watching... A bird perches on a wooden mast, probably waiting to feed on the fish or vegetation
A white heron wanders amidst the vegetation More birds (we later learned that the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is near by) Birds seem to thrive in this rich, natural ecosystem Backwater Scenery, Kumarakom, Kerala
Framed by the beauty! A heron scours around, possibly for a fresh meal (Kumarkom, Kerala) A beautiful heron in natural surroundings (Kumarakom, Kerala) More birds...what a pleasure!
Coconut Highway! Waterways lined by coconut trees - a perfect Kerala landscape! Fresh and clean. That's what the greens make you feel! Almost picture perfect! A water taxi, maybe? Delicious fish curry (Kerala style, naturally). Yum!
Feels like another planet! Beautiful beauty of the backwaters of Kerala! And, some more birds (don't know which it is though) Tranquility - beautiful backwaters of Kerala! Freshly scooped coconut - love the taste of that!

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

9
Dec

Trips: Kerala – Kumarakom, The Backwater Country

:: Galleries – Kerala – Kumarakom, Backwater Country

After the amazing landscaped tea plantations of Munnar, the scenic drive to Thekkady, and the serenity of Periyar Lake, it was time to head to the last leg of the journey: Kumarakom/Kottayam, the place renowned for the backwaters of Kerala.

The resort where we set base was in a quiet, laid back vicinity, allowing you time to watch life go by at a pace of it’s own, hear the soft ripples of the backwaters lap against the shores as a kingfisher waits amidst the greenery to catch it’s next meal…

The trip on the backwaters in, what else, but a beautiful houseboat, was nothing short of spectacular, and here’s the set of pictures from this album.

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Houseboats on the backwaters, Kumarakom

Houseboats on the backwaters, Kumarakom

In this album:
At the resort, overlooking the backwaters in a 'tropical' setting - the air thick with the humidity The Balcony (Verandah), overlooks the backwaters A Papaya Tree - brings the tropical feel A Hibiscus adds a dash of red amidst the greens
Driving by the lush paddy fields Driving by the lush paddy fields... The fresh green paddy is like a carpet... Wild flowers break the monotony of the paddy fields...
Through the paddy fields... Beautiful flowers bloom on the weeds (water hyacinth?) Setting sail in our houseboat (after a longish-hunt to strike a good deal!) The backwaters are an important lifeline in the region

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

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