Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Ashtamudi Lake

Gateway to Backwaters
Kollam District

Second largest backwater lake in Kerala, gateway to the backwater network with unique wetland ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Ashtamudi Lake Munroe Island Wetland Ecosystem
November to March
71 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

Kodungallur Backwaters

Historic Port Backwaters
Thrissur District

Historic port area backwaters with ancient trading heritage and cultural significance.

Key Attractions:
Historic Port Trading Heritage Cultural Sites
October to March
105 km

Kadalundi Backwaters

Bird Sanctuary Backwaters
Malappuram District

Backwater area shared with Kozhikode, famous for bird sanctuary and migratory birds.

Key Attractions:
Bird Sanctuary Migratory Birds Shared Waters
November to March
180 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

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

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

Cheruvathur Backwaters

Rural Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Rural backwater area with traditional village life and authentic Kerala countryside experience.

Key Attractions:
Rural Setting Traditional Villages Countryside Experience
November to March
530 km