Kerala Backwaters and the fishing nets
The backwaters or the lagoons form an extensive network of waterways. It sustains local economy through inland navigation
A fishing village practicing the old traditional way using the Chinese Fishing Nets ( also known as lift nets )
Coconut trees and the fishing nets. Coconut shapes the daily life of the local community. Kerala is also known as The land of Coconuts.
Chinese Fishing net in Monochrome ( one of my favourite shots )
The beauty of Kerala around the Backwaters is the reflection of Palm trees
Fishing Nets in a village
The most common mode of transport is a boat.
Scenic Kerala in monochrome notice the Houseboats known as kettuvallams
A local water bus, common mode of public transport
Vembanad lake and the Houseboats- it's one of the largest lakes in India spanning approximately 2030 Sq Kms
A village in Kerala
Every family living on the backwaters owns a boat to travel
