How do the water of Kerala make the state popular among tourist?

It is well-known for its boat races, beaches, marine products, backwater cruises, and coir industry. Alleppey/Alappuzha is the gateway to the backwaters between Kochi (Cochin) and Kollam (Quilon). The languid backwaters of Kerala can be experienced best in kettuvallams (Kerala style houseboats).

What is the importance of backwaters in Kerala?

Connected by artificial canals, the backwaters form an economical means of transport, and a large local trade is carried on by inland navigation. Fishing, along with fish curing, is an important industry. Kerala backwaters have been used for centuries by the local people for transportation, fishing and agriculture.

Why tourism is important in Kerala?

Growing at a rate of 13.31\%, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the state’s economy. Kerala is a popular destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries.

How are Kerala backwaters formed?

The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea.

What are the backwaters of coastal rivers in Kerala known as?

The coastal rivers in Kerala have long extending backwaters near their mouths. These water bodies are locally known as. “Kayals’​

Why is it called a backwater?

The word backwater has been around since the 14th Century meaning “water behind a dam.” Now it refers to any flat water, not just the water behind a dam. Literally, backwater is water that’s away from the current; figuratively, backwater is a place that’s away from current events.