The  backwaters of Kerala form an intricate network of canal, rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries and deltas spanning more than 2000 kilometres. 

Backwaters  are one of the unique attractions of Kerala, a chain of canals extending about 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. Most of it is naturally formed. Here we have combined Backwater along with Canals made for continuous traffic of men and materials.A leisurely cruise along any one of the backwaters is a delightful journey of discovery, one that takes you past an ever-changing landscape where remote villages give way to vast stretches of peaceful countryside, which in turn give way to bustling towns and cities.

Alleppey,the Venice of the East,  with its complex maze of narrow waterways, is home to a diverse variety of animal and bird life. A boat ride to Kuttanad takes you through green rice paddy fields or north to the sleepy village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad Lake. Everybody can enjoy  the local skiff fishermen launching their cockleshell boats and coir workers deftly weave coconut strands into long ropes on spindles stretched between palm trees; chat to the village folk; canoe in the quiet lagoons and generally enjoy the peace & tranquility.

Kerala Tourism Dept, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala