Kerala is the coastal state with too many backwaters is the gateway to the traditional South Indian Culture. Kerala is honoured by the little rivulets, canals, lakes, ponds and so many other water bodies that uniquely compliment its landscape. The rivers provide an excellent experience for boats and houseboats in the backwaters. Alleppey houseboats are the most popular ones, but there are other houseboats options as well in Kumarakom, Kovalam, Padanna, Kozhikode, Valiyaparamba, Ashtamudi,   and other backwaters. Kerala is also the state of beautiful arts, performing arts, cuisines, ayurvedic health improvements, temple festivals, tea gardens and elephants and tigers. The performing arts include Kathakali, Ottan Thullal, Koodiyattam and Theyyam. Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is a great place to enjoy wildlife safaris. The beaches of Kochi, Marari and Alleppey offer a warm sunshine and the sepia sea horizons at sunsets. The festival of Onam Pookalam is a great opportunity to get an insight into Kerala’s folklife and ethnicity. Vishu is the big boat race festival, full of energy and competitive spirit when several snake boats struggle to beat each other on the backwaters.