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

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

Kuttanadu Backwater Kottayam

Border Region Backwaters
Kottayam District

Kottayam portion of Kuttanadu backwaters with unique below-sea-level geography and farming.

Key Attractions:
Below Sea Level Areas Border Regions Unique Geography
November to March
115 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

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

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

Chandragiri Backwaters

River Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Scenic river backwaters flowing through Kasaragod with pristine natural beauty.

Key Attractions:
Scenic River Natural Beauty Rural Settings
October to March
520 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