Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Alleppey Backwaters

Backwater Network
Alappuzha District

Venice of the East with intricate network of canals, rivers, and lakes.

Key Attractions:
Vembanad Lake Pathiramanal Island Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
November to February
85 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

Chethi Kayal

Pond Backwaters
Alappuzha District

Small backwater pond system with intimate cruising experience and rich biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Small Pond System Intimate Setting Rich Biodiversity
November to February
92 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

Malampuzha Reservoir

Mountain Lake
Palakkad District

Artificial lake surrounded by gardens and hills, offering recreational water activities.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Lake Garden Surroundings Hill Views
October to March
118 km

Biyyam Backwaters

River Estuary
Malappuram District

River estuary backwaters with traditional boat building and fishing industry.

Key Attractions:
River Estuary Boat Building Fishing Industry
November to March
165 km

Beypore Backwaters

Dhow Building Backwaters
Kozhikode District

Famous for traditional dhow building and Arab trading history with unique maritime heritage.

Key Attractions:
Dhow Building Maritime Heritage Arab Trading History
October to March
220 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

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