Kerala Back Waters
The backwaters in Kerala are a world of serenity and wonderment. The coastal regions of Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets from the sea, and estuaries of over forty rivers, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns.

Alappuzha
Alappuzha in Kerala India, previously known as Alleppey, is a popular tourist destination. Alappuzha is known for its proximity to the beautiful Kerala backwater venues and the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held here every year. Also called the Venice of the East, Allapuzha is one of the most beautiful destinations in Kerala, India. Houseboat cruises along the Kerala backwater channels are a very popular tourist attraction in Alappuzha, India.

Kottayam
Kottayam on the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom provides seclusion without isolation, unparalleled scenic beauty. Though a small place, Kumarakom has spectacular array of stunning hotels.

Tourist can visit Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram, a spiritual trust in India with a large number of educational, technical and health care industries is headquartered at Vallikkavu, near Kollam.

Trivandrum
The extensive backwaters of Trivandrum provide the picturesque view of a paradise. The intricate lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers are lined up along the dense tropical vegetation of Trivandrum. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways.

The backwaters form a specially attractive and economically valuable feature of Kerala. The biggest backwater is the Vembabad lake, some 200 sq kilometers in area, which opens out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin port.

Kochi
Known as Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin (Kochi) is believed to be the finest natural harbour in the world. Houseboats are a unique way to experience the beauty of Cochin. It is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Because of its commercial importance, foreign powers vied for supremacy in the area and therefore the place has a blend of several exotic cultures like the Portuguese, Jewish, English, French, Dutch and Chinese.