Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Poovar Backwaters

Estuary Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Pristine backwater destination where river, lake, sea and backwaters converge, creating a unique ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Golden Sand Island Mangrove Forests Floating Cottages
October to March
27 km

Anchuthengu Backwater

Historic Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Historic backwater area with fort ruins and traditional fishing villages along scenic waterways.

Key Attractions:
Anchuthengu Fort Fishing Villages Traditional Boats
November to March
35 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

Kuttanadu Backwaters

Rice Bowl Backwaters
Alappuzha District

Backwaters flowing through Kuttanadu, Kerala's rice bowl, featuring below-sea-level farming and unique ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Below Sea Level Farming Paddy Fields Traditional Farming
November to March
90 km

Idukki Reservoir

Highland Lake
Idukki District

Scenic highland reservoir surrounded by mountains, offering unique high-altitude water experience.

Key Attractions:
Highland Setting Mountain Views Dam Structure
October to March
170 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

Kallayi River Backwaters

Timber Industry Backwaters
Kozhikode District

Historic timber trading river backwaters with traditional log transportation heritage.

Key Attractions:
Timber Heritage Log Transportation Historic Trading
November to March
215 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