Kerala Backwater

Alleppey Backwaters
Captivating scenery of lush greenery, canals and waterways are the best way to describe Alleppey or Alappuzha Backwaters. One of the most well-known backwaters of Kerala and a major contributor to the tourism of this south Indian state, is the backwaters of Alleppey. Cruising along the serene backwaters is an absolutely divine experience and you actually feel like being ‘one with nature’. Located around 62 km southward of Kochi, the backwaters of Alappuzha connect to those of Kochi and Kumarakom. Explore the tranquil backwaters by going aboard a traditional houseboat.

There are many interesting cruise routes from Alleppey or Alappuzha including Alappuzha to Alappuzha (one-night cruise on Punnamada Lake), Alappuzha to Kumarakom (one-night cruise to indulge in birdwatching and fishing), Alappuzha to Kottayam (an exotic experience to enjoy natural beauty and watch the working toddy tapers), Alappuzha to Thottappally (cruise including visits to historical places), Alappuzha to Kidangara (a cruise to the Vembanad Lake and Pathiramanal Island), Alappuzha to Alumkadavu (one-night and 2-night cruise to know about the Kettuvallams, traditional houseboats) and Alappuzha to Mankotta (a cruise to visit the famous coir-making villages). You can pick the one that seems interesting to you.

Cochin Backwater
Cochin is believed to be one of the finest natural harbors in the world. It is an exquisite combination of modern and traditional of intense nostalgia and high revelry. It is one of the most visited backwater destinations. It has been voted as the top ten beautiful places to visit in a lifetime. One of the most imperative activities in any Cochin tourist circuit would be a ferry trip across the vast stretch of Cochin backwaters.

Kasaragod Backwater
Kasaragod, the northernmost district of the south Indian state of Kerala, is a well-known backwater destination, which is quite popular for its coir process, rice cultivation and varied terrain with the Arabian sea on its west and the Western Ghats on its east. Kasaragod backwaters offer an amazing experience to its visitors. From past many years, Kasaragod is one of the most sought-after backwater destinations in Kerala.

Kollam Backwater
Kollam or Quilon, situated at a distance of 70 km from the state’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, is popular for being one of the most beautiful backwater destinations in Kerala. This enchanting coastal district is famed as an ancient port town of Kerala. This town is popular for remarkably mesmerizing backwaters, verdant tropical vegetations and the well-known Ashtamudi Lake, covering around 30 percent of the area of the district. Along with being the gateway to Kerala backwaters, this place is also popular worldwide for coir products and cashew industry. The place also has beautiful structures, temples and monuments in traditional ornate architectural style. Every year, the backwaters of Kollam attract a good number of tourists from all around the world. During your tours to Kerala, exploring Kollam backwaters is a must.

Kumarakom Backwaters
Kumarakom is a wonderland of Kerala which is known for its enchanting backwaters. This village retreat nestled in the small islets at the heart of Vembanad Lake has to be seen to be believed. This beautiful backwaters destination is enthralling to be at, with the blue backwaters on the surface of Vembanad Lake reflecting the azure sky. Ranked as one of the top 50 destinations of a lifetime by the National Geographic Traveler Kumarakom backwaters make for a massive irrigation system of canal-linked lagoons and lakes. These majestic backwaters are framed by lush golden bowls of ripe paddy fields, deep green fronds of palm trees along with the quaint fishing villages lining the canal banks. All of this and more make Kumarakom a popular holiday destination amongst the discerning luxury travelers and nature lovers.

Thiruvananthapuram Backwater
Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is a well-known tourist destination of India. Encircled by the expansive Arabian Sea on the western side and the lush green forests of the Western Ghats on the eastern side, it is famed in the form of a gateway to some of the most amazing beaches and backwaters of Kerala. Popular for being quite close to a number of Kovalam’s enchanting palm-fringed beaches as well as the beautiful backwaters of Veli and Thiruvallam, Trivandrum is a must-visit during your Kerala tours. Thiruvananthapuram, also a prime historical city, boasts of a being home to a number of historic monuments, museums and temples, making it a heritage-filled delight.

Thiruvananthapuram, translated as the ‘City of the Sacred Snake’, has been named after ‘Anantha’, the mythological thousand-headed Snake of Lord Vishnu. The alluring Thiruvananthapuram backwaters tour offers you a chance to visit some of the most popular tourist attractions such as Shri Padhmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace and more. Thus, along with admiring the beauty of the nature, you can also explore its heritage beauty. Just go on-board a luxury houseboat to cruise on the very beautiful Thiruvallam backwaters, near Trivandrum or to indulge in a number of water sports activity at the attractive Veli Lagoon, only 8 km from the city. Discovering the beauty of the backwaters is going to be a rejuvenating experience.