Kerala Backwaters Travel Guide

Imagine cruising along lagoons, paddy fields and palm-fringed villages, endowed with lush-green panoramas. Listen to the gentle gurgling of water as houseboat moves forward, slowly. All of this, when combined makes Kerala Backwaters very special.

Kerala Backwaters comprise of 900 km of inter-connected lakes, waterways, inlets and rivers. It endows a unique, rejuvenating and unique possibility to explore Kerala through houseboat cruises.

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Luxurious houseboats, called as Kettuvallam, now catapulting a new definition of discovering ‘God’s Own Country’, they were historically used for transporting rice and spices in Kerala. It is definitely a mesmerising and bewitching journey to passionately enjoy the Vembanad Lake, too.

Following are the main tourist destinations for Kerala backwaters:

Kumarakom
It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. Vembanad Lake, located in Kumarakom, 16 km away from Kottayam, is known for its backwater cruises, sightseeing and boating facilities.

Kuttanad
QST & R Block Kayals are the famous backwaters in Kuttanad, known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Tourists are reminded about the dikes of Holland by visiting Kuttanad. It is also known for snake-boat races.

Vaikom
This small township is surrounded by backwaters and located 32 km from Cochin. The narrow canals in Vaikom are very captivating and a preferred choice for foreign tourists. The authentic villages add to the rustic, non-commercial side of this destination.

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Kottayam
Vast expanse of backwaters, paddy fields, rubber plantations and highlands form the beauty of Kottayam. The overnight Kottayam backwater cruises pass through various villages and Punnamada Lake.

Pathiramanal
It is a small island located in between the backwaters of Alappuzha. It is a paradise for ornithologists as hundreds of migratory birds from different parts of the world can be spotted here. It can be accessed only by boat rides.

Kasargod Backwaters
Noted as the best backwaters in Kerala, it includes the backwater trips on Chandragiri River and Valiyaparamba. Handloom industries, coir and fishing are the main livelihood activities here. It is also known for sun-kissed beaches, temples, forts and hills.

Kumbalangi
It is a model fishing village in Kochi, known as a fishing hamlets. Kerala Backwater cruises include it in their itineraries. It is the first eco-tourism village in India. This lovely backwater village is also known for its unique Chinese fishing nets.

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So, the next time you plan a trip to South India; simply do not forget to choose Kerala Backwaters Tour Packages. Nothing can be more breathtakingly beautiful than this.