THE GREAT BACKWATERS
BACKWATER STRETHES
KANNUER- VALIYAPARAMBA
Located in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod , this is perhaps the
most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala. Fed by 4 rivers and dotted with
numerous little islands, it offers amazing natural beauty.
CANOLI CANAL-KALLAI
Located in Kozhikode district, these backwaters are good for boating
while the bird sanctuary at Kadalundi is fast becoming a favourite with bird
watchers and nature lovers. Nearby is Korapuzha, where the Korapuzha
Jalotsavam, a water sports festival, attracts tourists.
KOLLAM –KOTTAPPURAM (NATIONAL WATER WAY)
Declared a National Waterway in 1993, it is an inland navigational route
from Kollam to Kottapuram . It is the first of its kind in the country with 24
hour navigation facilities along the entire stretch.
AKKULAM- VELI
Located in Thiruvananthapuram district, Akkulam-Veli is part of a large
eco-tourism project. Akkulam Lake is basically an extension of the Veli Lake.
Together, they offer an exceptionally beautiful nature scape with fish ponds,
wade pools and landscaped gardens.
THIRUVALLAM - POOVAR
This is a small coastal village situated down South, famous for its
backwaters and beautiful estuaries. Thiruvallam is a religious destination. The
Neyyar River, Poovar Alke and the Gold Sand Beach converging at the estuary are
some of Poovar’s remarkable sights.
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