Best Backwaters in Kerala
Experience the enchanting backwaters of Kerala - a mesmerizing network of lagoons, lakes, and canals. Cruise on traditional houseboats through palm-fringed waterways and witness rural Kerala life.
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The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast. This intricate system of waterways, spanning over 900 km, is one of Kerala's most popular tourist attractions. Alleppey (Alappuzha), often called the 'Venice of the East,' is the hub of backwater tourism. Here you can stay overnight on a traditional kettuvallam (houseboat) and drift through scenic waterways, passing villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves. The backwaters are home to unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers.