Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala.

Kerala with as many as 44 rivers crisscrossing the land finally being drained into the Arabian Sea in the east is a spectacular backwater haven with its wide network of lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas providing both breathtaking visuals as well as leisure hideaways to visitors. There are several such unique palm-fringed, tranquil water-locked regions in Kerala, once the state's trade highways, now providing tourists with facilities like cruises, houseboats and resorts that helps one to really get in touch with nature, wildlife, and the life in rural Kerala.

Backwaters in Kumarakom, a small village which is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake is a place of great enchantment. The boat rides, houseboat cruises available here takes you through a world of breath-taking greens and blues, through a bird sanctuary, a favorite haunt of both migratory birds as well as ornithologists.

Backwaters in Alleppey often referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from around the world, is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha is one of the major backwater hubs in the state.

Backwaters in Kochi are star studded with a string of picturesque and lovely islands, swaying coconut palm trees, lagoons, and small rivulets. Lush green lawns sloping down the water's edge, provides a feast to the Ferry riders. Giant Chinese fishing nets billowing from massive poles donning the entrance to the harbor, silhouetted against the setting sun gives Kochi its unforgettable image. Houseboats are a unique way of experiencing Kochi.

Backwaters in Kollam start on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake, the gateway to the huge labyrinth of Kerala backwaters with eight streams penetrating into the remotest parts of the district. The Kollam - Alappuzha backwater cruise is the longest backwater tour in Kerala.

Backwaters in Trivandrum consist of numerous lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers with thick tropical vegetation on both sides and a cruise along this stretch is indeed a unique liberating experience. Thiruvallam a serene backwater stretch which is a meeting point of two rivers, 6 kms from Trivandrum enroute to Kovalam is famous for its canoe rides. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is also situated in Thiruvallam. Veli Tourist Village 8 kms from Trivandrum bordered by the Veli lagoon separated from the sea by a narrow sand bar and the Arabian Sea provides facilities like water sports, waterfront park with a floating bridge that connects the village to the beach etc.

Backwaters in Kottayam are blessed with immense natural beauty having Vembanand Lake on the east, the famous Kuttanad, on the west and being sprawled amidst the mighty Western Ghats. This serene and calm backwaters with sparkling blue water surrounded by lush green paddy fields and extensive rubber plantations is a perfect setting for an unforgettable experience, which will never fail to enchant its visitors.