Explore backwaters in Kollam, with local highlights and useful ideas for planning a visit.
Kerala’s backwaters are best explored at an unhurried pace, through a network of lakes, lagoons, canals, and village waterways. Discover houseboat routes, waterside communities, birdlife, and peaceful places around Alleppey, Kumarakom, and beyond. This guide focuses on backwaters in Kollam, with local listings to help you plan your visit.
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Ashtamudi Lake is a backwater lake in Kollam district. Kerala Tourism describes its eight-armed shape and houseboat cruises; the Ramsar Sites Information Service records the wetland as site 1204, designated on 19 August 2002.
Munroe Island (Munrothuruthu) lies in Kollam at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River. Kerala Tourism describes it as an amalgam of eight small islands connected by canals.
Paravur Backwaters and Lake is in Kollam district. DTPC describes it as a lake formed by water from the Ithikkara River and lists boating and kayaking among its activities.
The Kollam District Administration describes Sasthamkotta Lake as Kerala’s largest freshwater lake. Kerala Tourism notes that it was declared a Ramsar site in 2002, alongside Ashtamudi and Vembanad-Kol wetlands.
Unique backwater area where inland waters meet the coastal region with diverse aquatic life.
Circular backwater lake known for its unique shape and serene environment perfect for peaceful retreats.
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