Enchanting Backwaters of Kerala

Poonthura Backwater

Fishing Harbor Backwaters
Thiruvananthapuram District

Active fishing harbor backwaters showcasing traditional maritime culture and fishing industry.

Key Attractions:
Fishing Harbor Traditional Boats Fish Markets
October to March
15 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

Achankovil River Backwaters

Border River Backwaters
Pathanamthitta District

Border area river backwaters with pristine forest surroundings and traditional rural life.

Key Attractions:
Forest Surroundings Rural Villages Traditional Life
October to March
120 km

Punnamada Lake

Snake Boat Race Venue
Alappuzha District

Famous venue for Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, showcasing traditional boat racing culture.

Key Attractions:
Snake Boat Racing Race Stadium Traditional Boats
August (Race Season), November to February
85 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

Meenachil River Canals

River Canal Network
Kottayam District

Network of canals along Meenachil River offering serene backwater experiences through rural Kerala.

Key Attractions:
River Canals Rural Landscapes Traditional Villages
November to March
125 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

Ponnani Backwaters

Historic Port Backwaters
Malappuram District

Historic port backwaters with Islamic heritage and traditional maritime culture.

Key Attractions:
Historic Port Islamic Heritage Maritime Culture
October to March
175 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