Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

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

Pamba River Backwaters

Sacred River Backwaters
Pathanamthitta District

Sacred river backwater stretches leading to Sabarimala, combining pilgrimage significance with natural beauty.

Key Attractions:
Sacred Pamba River Pilgrimage Route Temple Views
October to April
95 km

Achankovil River Backwaters

Border River Backwaters
Pathanamthitta District

Border area river backwaters with pristine forest surroundings and traditional rural life.

Key Attractions:
Forest Surroundings Rural Villages Traditional Life
October to March
120 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

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

Meenachil River Canals

River Canal Network
Kottayam District

Network of canals along Meenachil River offering serene backwater experiences through rural Kerala.

Key Attractions:
River Canals Rural Landscapes Traditional Villages
November to March
125 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

Kadamakkudy Backwaters

Island Backwaters
Ernakulam District

Island cluster backwaters with traditional fishing communities and organic farming.

Key Attractions:
Island Clusters Fishing Communities Organic Farms
October to March
90 km

Kallayi River Backwaters

Timber Industry Backwaters
Kozhikode District

Historic timber trading river backwaters with traditional log transportation heritage.

Key Attractions:
Timber Heritage Log Transportation Historic Trading
November to March
215 km