Category: Backwater
Pathiramanal is a bird watcher’s paradise. It is about 1.5 km from Muhamma Boat Jetty and about 13 km from Alappuzha. This small island on the backwaters is a safe haven for hundreds of rare migrating birds. A 1.5 hour motor boat ride or a 30 minute speedboat trip from Alappuzha gets you here. Surrounded […]
Munroe Island is a hidden pearl in the backwaters which is composed of a cluster of 8 islands. Each of them is separated by small water channels and lakes. Munroe Island is located about 27 km from Kollam. The place is named in honour of Resident Colonel John Munroe, of the former princely state of […]
Mannanam is an important religious site in Kerala, primarily famous because it is here that the first house of the CMI Congregation had its foundation stone laid on 11 May 1831 by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. The Chavara Art Museum at Mannanam preserves a brilliant repertory of church history. Located in Kottayam district, the first […]
The long shores and starry skies of Padanna Backwaters have attracted odes from awestruck visitors who stumble across this secluded hamlet. Padanna is among Northern Kerala’s finest backwater locations. This tranquil destination is renowned because Padanna works hardest to give you time away from urban life. Tourists here are guided to the famous Oyster Opera, […]
Marine Drive is among the most beautiful and popular destinations in Kochi. It is frequented by locals and visitors alike due to the magnificent view of the backwaters and Kochi Harbour available here. The walkway is perfect to enjoy a relaxing stroll at any time of the day. Around the location, numerous restaurants and malls […]
Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village Project is a unique initiative to transform the tiny island of Kumbalangi into a model fishing village and tourism spot. It is the first of its kind in India and is located in Kochi. It is blessed with many natural wonders and the people who visits are treated to many a […]
Kuttanad, the ‘Rice Bowl of Kerala’, lies at the very heart of the backwaters in Alappuzha district. Its wealth of paddy crops is what got it this unique nickname. Based in the inner regions of the district, it is a huge area of reclaimed land, separated by dikes from water which is higher than it […]
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist’s paradise. Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, Waterfowls, Cuckoo, Wild Duck and migratory birds like the […]
Kavvayi Kayal is among the most fascinating backwater destinations in Kerala. This lesser known destination is the result of the five rivers viz. River Kavvayi and its tributary streams Kankol, Vannathichal, Kuppithodu, and Kuniyan. Kavvayi refers to a collection of small islands connected to Payyannur in Kannur by a bridge. It has been bestowed with […]
Kadambrayar Boating Centre is a charming picnic spot in a typical Kerala village, which is now an ecotourism village. Situated in Kizhakkambalam Grama Panchayat in Ernakulam district, there are myriad boating options available here, as well as a number of activities that will enchant all its visitors. Close to Wonderla amusement park, Kadambrayaris a whimsical […]