Hordes of holidaymakers book tickets on India bound flights for basking in the glory of Kerala’s prized possession – the rejuvenating backwaters. Here is the sampling of some of the mesmerizing lakes and lagoons that rank high in the state.

Booking tickets on flights to Kerala indeed offers an array of rare prerogatives! And backwater rides are among the greatest privileges that cast an eternal spell and provide the vast opportunities of wallowing in unparalleled lushness of this heavenly state of India. It is one of the major attractions of Kerala that attract loads of holidaymakers into buying tickets on India bound flights.

The network of 1500 km of canals – manmade and natural and about 38 rivers and 5 big lakes are accentuated with captivating forests and other splendours of nature. One can unravel the marvels by hiring a boat for one or more days. Here is a rundown of some of the admired stretches that enamour the hearts of vacationers buying flights tickets to God’s Own Country.

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad backwater is the longest lake in South Asia and is renowned for esteemed Ramsar sites with rich biodiversity. It stretches from districts of Ernakulam, Alapuzha and Kottayam and opens to sea at Cochin harbour. The coast is peppered with myriads of island with Wellingdon Island being the most prominent one. It has enticing natural grandeur and is visited by almost every traveller who books flights tickets to this breathtaking state of India. One can avail the houseboats and stay overnight in boats while relishing the magnificence of Mother Nature.

The calm lake comes alive during the well-known festival, Onam with a remarkable water regatta-the snake boat races. The spectacle of numerous oarsmen rowing their way through the waters and exhilarating experience offers the true value of money spent on cheap tickets for flights to this fabulous destination of India.

Ashtamudi Lake

The second most popular tour is Ashtamudi Lake, located in the district of Kollam. One of the largest fresh-water lakes in India overwhelms the vacationers with panoply of natural and cultural attractions. Named after the eight arms, Ashtamudi is famous for its awe-inspiring views and aptly live up to the expectation of holidaymakers who book tickets on India bound flights.

These arms – Thevally, Kandachira, Kureepuzha, Thekkumbhagam, Kallada, Perumon, Kumbalath and Kanjirottu – offer plenty to see and experience. Besides feasting eyes on the panoramic vistas of red cliffs and swaying palms, tourists can also check out the multihued diversity of birds and marine creatures. The period between August to March is ripe for revelling in the magnificence of Ashtamudi and for making the most of the bundles spent on cheap tickets for flights to the country.

Kavvayi Backwaters

Situated near Payyannur, Kavvayi Backwaters is the third largest backwater in the state. Sprinkled with fascinating small and large islands, it promises a whale of time to holidaymakers taking flights tickets to this state of India. Valiyaparamba Island is the largest among them and boasts a secluded beach that runs parallel to the backwaters on its western side.

Thiruvallam Lagoons and Akkulam-Veli, Alumkadavu, Kumbalangi, Canoli canal and Kallai are some other charismatic options for immersing into the glory of this marvellous state of India.

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