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

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

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

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

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

Poorappuzha

River Backwaters
Malappuram District

River backwater system flowing through rural Malappuram with traditional village life.

Key Attractions:
Rural River Traditional Villages Agricultural Areas
October to March
170 km

Korapuzha Backwater

River Delta
Kozhikode District

River delta backwater system with rich alluvial deposits and fertile agricultural lands.

Key Attractions:
River Delta Fertile Lands Agricultural Areas
November to March
225 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