The backwaters are a 900-kilometre network of canals, lagoons and lakes running parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, lined with villages, rice paddies and coir workshops. Converted rice barges, kettuvallam, are hired with crew for overnight trips from Alleppey and Kumarakom. Smaller canoes reach the narrow channels the barges cannot.
Related activities
Overnight houseboat
Crewed rice barge with meals, moored overnight on a canal.
Village canoe tour
Small canoe through narrow channels the barges cannot reach.
How to get to Kerala Backwaters
Kerala Backwaters sits in India. It pairs well with Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, so you can group them on the same day.
Tickets and time needed
The source we checked states that entry to Kerala Backwaters is free.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Overnight houseboat, Village canoe tour.
Kerala Backwaters FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Kerala Backwaters?
The source we checked states that entry to Kerala Backwaters is free.
Where is Kerala Backwaters?
Kerala Backwaters is in India.
What is near Kerala Backwaters?
Nearby places include Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Udaipur.
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