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Kerala Trip: Kerala Holiday Packages: www.holiday-kerala.com Rivers in KERALA The rivers of Kerala have played a key role in the formation of the Backwaters. Of the 44...
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The rivers of Kerala have played a
key role in the formation of the Backwaters.
Of the 44 rivers flowing in the state, 41 flows to the West and other
three flow to the East. The Rivers, which originate from the Western Ghats and rush
in to the Arabian Sea, are all rain-fed. Most of them can be navigated up to
the midland region and provides an economic means of transport for boats,
ferries etc.-"Kerala Holiday Packages"
Periyar River –Kerala "Kerala Holiday Packages"
The longest river and one with the
largest discharge potential in Kerala, Periyar is one of the few perennial
rivers in the region. The Marthandavarma branch of Periyar flows southwards,
before draining in to the Vembanad backwaters at Varapuzha.- "Kerala Holiday Packages"
The Pamba originates in the
Western Ghat at an altitude of 1650 metres and flows through Ranni,
Kozhanchery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kuttanad, Karthikapally, Ambalapuzha taluks
and finally empties in to the Vemband Lake, Kuttand, an important rice
cultivating area in Kerala gets water for irrigation from Pamba."Kerala Holiday Packages"
The Kallada River is one of two
major rivers that flow through the Kollam district. It travels for 121 km,
flowing through Punalur, Pathanapuram, Kunnathur and Kallada before ending at
Ashtamudi Lake. The Chalikkari river also joins Kallada a little downstream and
the two flow westward, before falling into the Ashtamudi Lake."Kerala Holiday Packages"
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So called because of its arms ofchannels, Ashtamudi Lake is the gateway to the backwaters. This 16km long lake
is the second largest in Kerala, with numerous navigable canals and rivers interconnecting almost all the regions of South Kerala. The Ashtamudi is alsohome to several endangered marine species.
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The most beautiful and popular part of the backwaters, theVembanad Lake spans several districts in Kerala. The Longest lake in India andLargest in Kerala, the Vembanad Lake is approximately 14km wide at its broadest
point. The total area drained by lake is 15,770 sq km, which accounts for 40% ofthe area of Kerala.
Fed by 10 Rivers including the six major rivers of centralKerala namely Achenkovil, manimala, Meenachil, muvatupuzha, Pamba and Periyar,
it boasts of a rich bio-diversity.
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Kerala Trip: www.holiday-kerala.com: www.holiday-kerala.com A world shaped by 44 Rivers, 34 lakes and innumerable Canals...
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