One of the favorite excursions of most tourists who visit Kerala is a pleasure trip on the Thiruvallam Backwaters. A canoe trip down the green blue waters, with the sunshine playing through the shades of the palm and coconut trees, the twirping of the songbirds, the rustle of the cool zephyr, the distant notes of folksongs sung by the women as they work in their hovels- isn’t it idyllic vacation you always wanted?This popular backwater destination is located about 8 km from Thiruvanthapuram (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala. Thus accessibility never poses a problem.

The region is connected to the rest of the world; leave alone the state or the nation via the international airport at the state capital. Similarly, Trivandrum is Thiruvallam Backwaters’ best connectivity route in terms of rail links and roadways. Thiruvallam backwaters  embrace the two rivers of Killi and Karamana. Tourists can experience breathtaking views of onshore activities while on Thiruvallam backwaters cruises. You can also indulge in water sports while on a tour to the Thiruvallam backwaters. You can also run to the beach from the floating bridge in the waterfront park.

The short village tours on traditional boats make for a memorable experience.The southernmost district of the State, Thiruvananthapuram is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western Ghats on the east and northeast, and the Arabian Sea on the west.A long shoreline, with secluded, internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage give this district some of the most enchanting picnic spots. Be it the age old Kathakali or the newly rediscovered Mohiniattyam or the knowledge of Ayurveda.

Basking in the generosity of the sun and rain the climate of Kerala supports a lush vegetation and a wide array of wildlife unlike anywhere else in the country. This miraculously unspoiled serene wilderness is all nature lovers' paradise and rapidly gaining momentum as a popular tourist hub in and around the country.