Kerala is a land of extraordinary beauty located on the Malabar Coast on southwestern tip alongside the Arabian Sea. It is blessed with unmatched natural attractions which include hill stations, stunning beaches, exotic flora and fauna. But among all what makes Kerala truly a unique holiday destination are its breathtaking beautiful backwaters decorated by the swaying coconut and evergreen surrounding.
Filled with the magical charm, evergreen surrounding, amazing beaches and the beauty of Kerala’s backwaters cannot be described in words. Kerala Backwaters are a huge network of many scenic water bodies such as lovely lakes, scenic canals, brackish lagoons, rivers and inlets. Backwaters of Kerala are blessed with rich natural beauty and never-ending water bodies. All these heavenly attractions and charm which never fails to impress the heart of tourists and visitors specially the beach lovers.
Backwaters are twisted by the mixture of fresh water from rivers and salted water from sea. Situated on the western shores of Southern India, this state is rightly known as ‘God’s Own Country’.
Houseboats are the only medium through which tourists can enjoy backwater journey and the scenic views of the nature in their refreshing form, from very close point. The houseboat journey of these entire backwater destinations offers the view of astounding beauty and also gives happiness to the inner core of the heart.
Tourists can use ketuvallams or boats for complete pleasure and fun activities with the special hospitality services and a taste of delicious sea food in the backwater regions which will really make you feel on the top of the world.
Some of the most visited backwater destinations in Kerala by tourists are Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kuttanad, Kollam, Kasargod, Malapuram, Trivendrum, Kottayam, Cochin etc.
Kollam
One of the popular destinations for Kerala backwater tour which strikes our mind is none other than Kollam. Formerly known as Quilon, it is indeed one of the best and top rated destinations for houseboat tours in Kerala. Situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake on the Arabian Sea coast it is considered to be the southern gateway to the serene & scenic backwaters of Kerala. It is also known for coir producer and cashew organizer.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is also among top rated destinations on backwater houseboat tour in Kerala. 
It is peaceful, luxuriant green cape landscape set in the scenic view of the picturesque Vembanad Lake which is spot with numerous traditional rice boats, canoes, rafts and luxury houseboats. It is internationally famous for backwater tourism, ayurvedic resorts and Kumarakom bird sanctuary.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad is popular as the heart of Kerala backwater and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below the sea level. The landscape of this region is amazingly beautiful as Kuttanad is a link between the sea and the hills which make it the most favorable and awesome backwater destination in Kerala India.
Alleppey
Famed as the Venice of the East, Alleppey offers the best opportunity to explore the charm of the quite water world of Kerala’s backwaters. It is also known as Allappuzha. 
Alappuzha offers the panoramic view of the palm fringed canals, day to day people working in their fields, glimpse of the calm lakes and the sun kissed sand shore of the beaches from well organized houseboat. Tourists also come to see the national snake boat race, which is held in the remembrance of late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,the first prime minister of India.
Cochin
The Queen of Arabian Sea, Cochin is also a popular backwater destination in Kerala. The amazing beauty and charm of the Cochin backwater never fail to impress the heart of the tourists. Enrich with all the luxurious accommodation facilities adds icing on the cake.
Apart from these there are many other backwater destinations in the state which are also worth a visit.
For more details visit: www.kerala-india-tourism.com/kerala-backwaters/index.html
