Back Water
Waterways
The romantic and unique Backwaters of Kerala are made up of a web of waterways that forms a natural inland transport network that stretch between Cochin and Quilon or Kollam in the south. From the vastness of Lake Vembanad to the quiet streams, just large enough for a canoe, the Backwaters form the arteries through which rural daily life, calmly flows – children splashing in the water, women washing clothes at the water’s edge, fishermen up to their necks in water digging out fish with their feet, rice barges transporting coconuts and rice, the staples of the Keralan dieit and many more happening of life on backwaters keeps every traveler spellbound.
Near Back Water
More to see around Kerala.
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Agasthyakoodam
Part of the Shayadri range of mountains, Agasthyakoodam is the second highest peak in Kerala at a height of 1890 meters above sea level.
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Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha Beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140-years-old.
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Alleppey
Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is a small town situated along the Backwaters, which once bore the nickname ‘Venice of the East' because of its famed palm-fringed canal network, the…
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Anandasram
Founded by spiritual guru Swami Ramdas in 1939, this internationally renowned spiritual centre offers peaceful ambience, best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.