Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

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

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

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

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

Kochi Backwaters

Urban Backwaters
Ernakulam District

Urban backwater network around Kochi city, combining city views with traditional backwater experiences.

Key Attractions:
City Skyline Modern Bridges Urban Views
November to March
85 km

Chettuva Backwaters

Mangrove Backwaters
Thrissur District

Mangrove-rich backwater area with diverse ecosystem and bird watching opportunities.

Key Attractions:
Mangrove Forests Diverse Ecosystem Bird Sanctuary
November to March
115 km

Elathur Backwater

Coastal Backwaters
Kozhikode District

Coastal backwater area with traditional fishing communities and coconut palm landscapes.

Key Attractions:
Coastal Setting Fishing Communities Coconut Palms
October to March
230 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

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