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5/10/2016 <strong>Best</strong> <strong>Dest<strong>in</strong>ations</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Boat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Cruise</strong> <strong>Vacation</strong> | <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Infopedia</strong><br />

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Experience the <strong>Best</strong> <strong>Boat</strong> journeys <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />

With vast coastl<strong>in</strong>e, <strong>in</strong>numerable roll<strong>in</strong>g rivers <strong>and</strong> plenty of beautiful lakes, the topography of <strong>India</strong> is gifted<br />

with immense beauty of water bodies. And these water reservoirs offer vast options <strong>for</strong> romantic boat rides<br />

or luxurious cruise vacations <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong>. From Shikara ride of Kashmir to tranquil houseboats sail of Kerala, a<br />

boat ride is the perfect way to absorb the beautiful natural sett<strong>in</strong>gs align<strong>in</strong>g the water body.<br />

Let’s know about some famous dest<strong>in</strong>ations of the country which are ideal <strong>for</strong> a boat or cruise ride.<br />

Andaman & Nicobar Isl<strong>and</strong><br />

Andaman is all known <strong>for</strong> its heavenly beaches <strong>and</strong> immense water sports <strong>and</strong> boat rides. The place offers a<br />

number of boat rides <strong>and</strong> cruises to the nearby isl<strong>and</strong>s. A glass bottom cruise will let you have spectacular<br />

views of the colourful corals <strong>and</strong> mesmeris<strong>in</strong>g mar<strong>in</strong>e life through the transparent water of the isl<strong>and</strong>. If you<br />

want to sail to the nearby exotic isl<strong>and</strong>s like Neil Isl<strong>and</strong>, Viper Isl<strong>and</strong> or Jolly Buoy, then go <strong>for</strong> Andaman<br />

Harbour <strong>Cruise</strong>.<br />

Kerela<br />

Prist<strong>in</strong>e backwaters of Kerala, is always on the list when it comes to popular cruise dest<strong>in</strong>ations of <strong>India</strong>.<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g a sail on the calm houseboats, pass<strong>in</strong>g through the lush green vegetation along the banks is one of<br />

the most romantic th<strong>in</strong>gs, one can dream of. There are many popular water trails on the backwaters which<br />

are very famous among the tourists <strong>for</strong> the extra com<strong>for</strong>table houseboats <strong>and</strong> panoramic sights, like from<br />

Vembanad lake (largest backwater stretch) – Kuttanad (rice bowl of Kerala) – Bolghatty.<br />

Kashmir<br />

A list of boat rides <strong>in</strong> <strong>India</strong> would be <strong>in</strong>complete unless we count the famous Shikara ride of Kashmir. What<br />

can be more relax<strong>in</strong>g than tak<strong>in</strong>g a Shikara ride on the mesmeris<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> tranquil Dal Lake! The beauty of the<br />

Shikara ride is so popular that it has been shot <strong>in</strong> various hit Bollywood movies.<br />

Kochi<br />

A sail on a com<strong>for</strong>table cruise through the refresh<strong>in</strong>g sea breeze is a good choice to pamper the sense. Visit<br />

Kochi – one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> most popular cruise dest<strong>in</strong>ations of <strong>India</strong>. With a pleasant weather, this place<br />

is frequently visited by travellers who are fond of sea cruises. Kochi offers many lavish choices <strong>and</strong> cruise<br />

l<strong>in</strong>es of various budgets <strong>and</strong> duration <strong>for</strong> the visitors.<br />

Goa<br />

Apart from s<strong>and</strong>y beaches, cheap boozes <strong>and</strong> fabulous parties, Goa is also famous <strong>for</strong> its sea <strong>and</strong> river<br />

cruises. Take the popular cruise along the M<strong>and</strong>ovi River <strong>and</strong> enjoy the scenic views of the beautiful banks.<br />

Sundarban<br />

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Take a boat ride through the lush Sunderbans <strong>and</strong> witness the charm<strong>in</strong>g beauty of the largest delta <strong>in</strong> the<br />

world. A great delight <strong>for</strong> nature lovers, this magical ride will take you through the lush green mangrove<br />

<strong>for</strong>ests, offer<strong>in</strong>g stunn<strong>in</strong>g views of the largest reserves <strong>for</strong> Bengal tiger.<br />

Brahmputra<br />

A cruise along Brahmaputra River may not fit to everyone’s pocket, but it is one of the most thrill<strong>in</strong>g river<br />

journeys. The cruise offers a number of rare charms which can be experienced on board like the fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />

rural villages, beautiful riverside, Ganges Dolph<strong>in</strong>s <strong>and</strong> the panoramic sights of the natural surround<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

Chilika Lake<br />

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, is perfect <strong>and</strong> less explored places where you can take a<br />

gentle boat ride. The lake situated <strong>in</strong> the Bay of Bengal, 60 Km from Puri, is a popular dest<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>for</strong> bird<br />

watchers. A sail on the azure waters is <strong>in</strong>tensified several times when <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ters; it is filled with the chirp<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of lakhs of migratory birds. You can spot birds like Herons, Spoonbills, Purple Moorhen <strong>and</strong> many more rare<br />

species of birds.<br />

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