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The Best Reasons to Visit India – The Kerala Backwaters

Nestled along the Arabian coast, strewn with palms on both sides, the beguiling backwaters of Kerala truly evoke the image of a Paradise on Earth. True to the nickname of the state as God’s own country, the backwaters are in fact, one-of-its-kind found in India, an unsurpassable natural wonder that can only be juxtaposed with the amazing American Bayou. The meandering labyrinth of brackish lagoons and canals, in actuality embrace a series of five lakes whose source is found in the midst of as many as 38 rivers and envelope almost half of Kerala’s total area. Tucked amidst the numerous creeks and crevices of these backwaters lie the cities and towns of the state, forming some of the most frequented and alluring tourist destinations in the country.

Kerala Backwaters Ecosystem

The backwaters present an extraordinary, unique ecosystem that is a blend of both the sea and the river aquatic life, lapped as they are in between the rivers on one hand and the Arabian Sea on the other. A sip of the waters reveal a peculiar taste with the saltwater of the sea mingling with the fresh sweet water of the rivers. Some parts are preserved only for irrigation by raising up barrages to restrict the sea water from blending with that of the rivers. The backwaters are replete with flora and fauna being home to animals such as frogs, crabs, turtles, otters and mudskippers, while the shores are adorned with pandanus shrubs, bushes and palm trees lending them a luscious look.

Backwaters in the midst of Different Towns

On your trip to the backwaters of India, you are sure to be mesmerized by the picturesque spectacles that each of the towns and cities embracing the lagoons unfolds in its sway. Be it the Gateway to the Backwaters in Kollam, or those lying on the Vembanad lake in Kochi, the Veli Lagoon of Thiruvananthapuram or the unfathomed arenas of water in Kozhikode, the backwaters simply present a bewitching picture.

A visit to the Alappuzha backwaters, also nicknamed “the Venice of the East” unveils Mother Nature’s beauty and bounty to the core. The luscious lakes winds along the long gamut of green shores for miles on end, while the soothing serenity engulfing every aspect of the atmosphere. Equally enthralling are the backwaters of Kumarakom that encompass an exotic amalgam of islands lying on the Vembanad lake. Staggeringly stunning are the camaraderie of lush mangrove forests and coconut groves, fringed by the paddy fields exuding hues of emerald in all its charm and beauty, a scene that you witness from the lap of the backwaters.

Finding the Perfect Gaming Computer

When looking to buy the best gaming computer for your needs, there are thousands of options from which to choose. More than likely, each of them will tell you they are the best in the industry and will blow every computer around them out of the water. However, knowing what parts to look for in a gaming computer allows you to ignore the marketing hype and find a computer to fit your needs at a price that fits your wallet.

Whether you choose to buy a pre-assembled computer or buy parts individually and assemble your own personal gaming powerhouse, the important components remain the same. While it used to be all about processors, speeds have increased to the point that any processor made in the last few years will offer more than enough performance for most games when coupled with proper components. For most games, a dual-core processor with a clock speed around 2.4ghz will suit most needs. Compare prices however, as a four, six or eight-core processor can provide improvements if the price is right. While a faster processor may increase gaming performance slightly, they are the most expensive way to increase performance. These days, the important factors when choosing a gaming computer are a proper graphics card and adequate RAM to allow snappy computer response.

With the affordable price of RAM, it is typically one of the cheapest parts to splurge on for some added multitasking performance. While the benefits of RAM in gaming can be limited on the upper-end of the scale, extra RAM will provide quick response times when doing other tasks on your computer while gaming. As a bare minimum, 2GB of RAM may suffice. However, it is suggested to get 4GB of RAM. For added performance boosts, upgrading to 6GB or more of RAM will allow room to grow and give noticeable results.