About Tourism

Kerala has emerged as the most acclaimed tourist destination of the country in the recent past. World Travel and Tourism Council has selected Kerala Tourism as a Partner State. National Geographic Travel after 2 years of research has chosen Kerala, as one of the 50 must see destinations of a lifetime. Tourism in Kerala has been stated as one of the 10 paradises of the World.

Kerala holidays has also been awarded the Best Performing State Award for the year 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 by 'Government of India' for achieving rapid growth, development and advancement in the tourism sector. Holidays Kerala tourism has also won the Best Performing State Award instituted by Outlook Traveler for the year 2000-2001.
Houseboats of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. A typical Kumarakom houseboat has all the comforts of a good hotel, including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling.

Kerala Backwater Tourism

The uniqueness of the Geography of Kerala lies in its intricate network of lakes, lagoons, rivers, and canals spread over 1500 kms. Keralas land and water share an extraordinary kinship with each other. The economy of the state and the life of its people is closely bound with water. An unhurried backwater cruise in traditional houseboats, country boats and staying in traditional houses (home stay) is the best way to discover the real Kerala and enjoy its exceptional scenic beauty. The backwaters of Kerala -twisty inland lakes networked by canals- extend to over 1900km. Vembanad lake is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 200 sq km, and bordered by Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam (Cochin/Kochi) districts. Just 12 km from Kottayam is Kumarakom, an exclusive backwater destination sited on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, considered the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad.