Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Kumarakom

Bird Sanctuary
Kottayam District

Tranquil backwater destination famous for bird sanctuary and luxury resorts.

Key Attractions:
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Vembanad Lake Bay Island Driftwood Museum
November to March
120 km

Poovar Backwaters

Estuary Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Pristine backwater destination where river, lake, sea and backwaters converge, creating a unique ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Golden Sand Island Mangrove Forests Floating Cottages
October to March
27 km

Veli Lagoon

Urban Lagoon
Thiruvananthapuram District

Beautiful lagoon near Thiruvananthapuram city with recreational facilities and water sports.

Key Attractions:
Veli Tourist Village Floating Bridge Adventure Park
October to April
8 km

Kadinamkulam Backwater

Rural Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Peaceful rural backwater area with traditional village life and pristine waterways.

Key Attractions:
Village Life Traditional Architecture Coconut Groves
October to March
38 km

Paravur Backwaters

Lake Backwaters
Kollam District

Scenic backwater stretch connecting to Ashtamudi Lake with traditional Kerala village experiences.

Key Attractions:
Lake Views Traditional Villages Coconut Lagoons
October to March
75 km

Munroe Island Backwaters

Island Backwaters
Kollam District

Cluster of eight small islands connected by backwaters, offering authentic village life experience.

Key Attractions:
Eight Islands Narrow Canals Traditional Farming
November to March
78 km

Vembanad Lake

Largest Backwater Lake
Alappuzha District

Largest lake in Kerala, heart of backwater tourism with extensive houseboat networks and diverse ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Largest Lake Pathiramanal Island Houseboat Terminals
November to February
85 km

Mahe Backwaters

Border Area Backwaters
Kannur District

Border area backwaters with French colonial history and unique cultural blend.

Key Attractions:
French Colonial History Border Area Cultural Blend
November to March
400 km

Valapattanam Backwaters

River Estuary Backwaters
Kannur District

River estuary backwaters with traditional fishing and agricultural communities.

Key Attractions:
River Estuary Traditional Communities Agricultural Areas
October to March
385 km