Thiruvallam backwaters

One of the favorite excursions of most tourists who visit Kerala is a pleasure trip on the Thiruvallam Backwaters. A boat 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 serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides. Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rives- Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is located here.