Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Poonthura Backwater

Fishing Harbor Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Active fishing harbor backwaters showcasing traditional maritime culture and fishing industry.

Key Attractions:
Fishing Harbor Traditional Boats Fish Markets
October to March
15 km

Punnamada Lake

Snake Boat Race Venue
Alappuzha District

Famous venue for Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, showcasing traditional boat racing culture.

Key Attractions:
Snake Boat Racing Race Stadium Traditional Boats
August (Race Season), November to February
85 km

Vadakke Kayal

Northern Backwaters
Alappuzha District

Northern backwater network with pristine canals and traditional village life experiences.

Key Attractions:
Northern Canals Village Life Traditional Culture
November to March
88 km

Chethi Kayal

Pond Backwaters
Alappuzha District

Small backwater pond system with intimate cruising experience and rich biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Small Pond System Intimate Setting Rich Biodiversity
November to February
92 km

Kuttanadu Backwater Kottayam

Border Region Backwaters
Kottayam District

Kottayam portion of Kuttanadu backwaters with unique below-sea-level geography and farming.

Key Attractions:
Below Sea Level Areas Border Regions Unique Geography
November to March
115 km

Malampuzha Reservoir

Mountain Lake
Palakkad District

Artificial lake surrounded by gardens and hills, offering recreational water activities.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Lake Garden Surroundings Hill Views
October to March
118 km

Pookode Lake

Highland Freshwater Lake
Wayanad District

Natural freshwater highland lake surrounded by evergreen forests and mountain scenery.

Key Attractions:
Highland Lake Evergreen Forests Mountain Views
October to May
285 km

Chandragiri Backwaters

River Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Scenic river backwaters flowing through Kasaragod with pristine natural beauty.

Key Attractions:
Scenic River Natural Beauty Rural Settings
October to March
520 km

Kappil Backwaters

Beach-Backwater Interface
Kasaragod District

Unique location where backwaters meet the beach creating a spectacular natural confluence.

Key Attractions:
Beach-Backwater Meeting Natural Confluence Unique Ecosystem
October to April
555 km