Thiruvananthapuram
Backwaters
The southernmost district of the State, Thiruvananthapuram
is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western Ghats on the east and northeast,
and the Arabian Sea on the west.
Kottayam
Backwaters
Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on
the east, the Vembanad lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam
is land of unique characteristic.
Kozhikode
Backwaters
Once the capital of the powerful zamorins,
a prominent trade and commerce center and the land of the Malabar Mahotsavam,
Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by.
Kumarakom
Backwaters
This is situated just around 12km from
Kottayam, this unique backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad
lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad.
Thiruvallam
Backwaters
This serene backwater stretch, enroute
to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides. Thiruvallam is the meeting point of
two rives- Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary
founder of Kerala, is located here.
Kollam
Backwaters
Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram,
this historic coastline district known for its marine and cashew industries was
one of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast and a major international trading
point in day gone by.
Kasaragod
Backwaters
The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod
is situated on the seacoast with the Western Ghats on its east and northern borders.
Backwater trips on the Chandragiri river at Valiyaparamba are fascinating experiences.
Cochin
Backwaters
More popular as the Queen of the Arabian
Sea, Kochi is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some
of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.
Alappuzha
Backwaters
This is known as the Venice of the East,
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products
and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called
Kuttanad.
