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

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

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

Kochi Backwaters

Urban Backwaters
Ernakulam District

Urban backwater network around Kochi city, combining city views with traditional backwater experiences.

Key Attractions:
City Skyline Modern Bridges Urban Views
November to March
85 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

Pookode Lake

Highland Freshwater Lake
Wayanad District

Natural freshwater highland lake surrounded by evergreen forests and mountain scenery.

Key Attractions:
Highland Lake Evergreen Forests Mountain Views
October to May
285 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

Cheruvathur Backwaters

Rural Backwaters
Kasaragod District

Rural backwater area with traditional village life and authentic Kerala countryside experience.

Key Attractions:
Rural Setting Traditional Villages Countryside Experience
November to March
530 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