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

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

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

Vembanad Lake Ernakulam

Lake Extension
Ernakulam District

Ernakulam portion of Vembanad Lake extending into the district with unique perspectives.

Key Attractions:
Lake Extension District Boundaries Varied Landscapes
November to February
88 km

Kavvayi Backwaters

Largest North Kerala Backwaters
Kannur District

Largest backwater system in North Kerala with island clusters and diverse aquatic ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Largest North Kerala System Island Clusters Diverse Ecosystem
October to March
390 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

Valiyaparamba Backwaters

Island Chain Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Beautiful island chain backwaters offering spectacular views and diverse aquatic ecosystems.

Key Attractions:
Island Chains Spectacular Views Diverse Ecosystems
October to April
550 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

Bekal Backwaters

Fort Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Historic backwaters near the famous Bekal Fort with combination of heritage and natural beauty.

Key Attractions:
Bekal Fort Views Historic Setting Heritage Combination
October to March
535 km