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Lagoon network in Kerala, India
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The Backwaters of Kerala, officially Keralam, is a network of 1500 km of canals, both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes extending from one end of the state to the other.
Abad turtle beach resort spread across an area of 13 acres of land, the beach resort is located at Mararikulam, a fishing village about 50 km from Kochi. The resort overlook the white sandy Marari Beach and has a rivulet flowing on one side.
By train
Alappuzha Town and Kottayam Junction are the major railway stations for all trains bound to South Kerala, where you need to align to proceed to Alappuzha Backwaters and Kumarakom islands respectively.
By car
Most of the backwater regions are interconnected each other with National highways and State highways.
By ferry
Regular cruises call at Kochi port from where tourists can reach Vembanad Lake either by car or yachts or light cruisers. A few ships do call at Old Alappuzha Port.
Boat is the best way to go around the region. Apart from tourist houseboats, regular ferries operated by Kerala State Inland Navigation Company (KSINC) and traditional country-side canoes also operate in the region.
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