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

Kadinamkulam Backwater

Rural Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Peaceful rural backwater area with traditional village life and pristine waterways.

Key Attractions:
Village Life Traditional Architecture Coconut Groves
October to March
38 km

Vattakkayal

Round Lake
Kollam District

Circular backwater lake known for its unique shape and serene environment perfect for peaceful retreats.

Key Attractions:
Circular Lake Peaceful Environment Water Birds
November to March
85 km

Pamba River Backwaters

Sacred River Backwaters
Pathanamthitta District

Sacred river backwater stretches leading to Sabarimala, combining pilgrimage significance with natural beauty.

Key Attractions:
Sacred Pamba River Pilgrimage Route Temple Views
October to April
95 km

Vadakke Kayal

Northern Backwaters
Alappuzha District

Northern backwater network with pristine canals and traditional village life experiences.

Key Attractions:
Northern Canals Village Life Traditional Culture
November to March
88 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

Kodungallur Backwaters

Historic Port Backwaters
Thrissur District

Historic port area backwaters with ancient trading heritage and cultural significance.

Key Attractions:
Historic Port Trading Heritage Cultural Sites
October to March
105 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

Kappil Backwaters

Beach-Backwater Interface
Kasaragod District

Unique location where backwaters meet the beach creating a spectacular natural confluence.

Key Attractions:
Beach-Backwater Meeting Natural Confluence Unique Ecosystem
October to April
555 km