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title: "Stunning Backwaters Destinations In Kerala"  
description: "Kerala is home to several backwater destinations, and each of them gives a unique experience."  
author: "Kerala Tourism Enterprises"  
published: 2019-12-30  
updated: 2019-12-31  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/310494/stunning-backwaters-destinations-in-kerala  
category: "travel"  
tags: ["Kumarakom Houseboat"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Stunning Backwaters Destinations In Kerala

Kerala is home to several backwater destinations, and each of them gives a [unique](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/34494/difference-between-primary-key-vs-unique-key) [experience](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12627/how-can-predictive-analytics-enhance-customer-base-and-experience). The peaceful backwater cruises are a once in a [lifetime](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52061/who-has-been-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-2019-during-4th-apj-abdul-kalam-innovation-conclave-mohali) experience. If you have not visited the backwaters of Kerala, you have missed out on an incredible experience. Here are some best backwater destinations in Kerala which you should visit.

## Kumarakom Backwaters:

Kumarakom Backwaters is one of the most enchanting backwater destinations in Kerala. **Kumarakom houseboat** cruising is one of the best ways to [explore](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85922/who-is-lahari-mahasaya-explore-his-biography) the water-logged beauty encased in this area. While cruising enjoys a close view of the God's own [country](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/40659/how-did-the-economic-factors-of-scarcity-and-supply-and-demand-affect-the-lives-of-the-mountain-men-in-the-oregon-country)’s scenic backwaters stretches. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and boat tours here. These boat tours circle the [islands](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95472/which-is-the-highest-peak-in-the-gal-pagos-islands-that-erupted-recently) and give a fabulous view of the coconut palms and the water birds.

## Alleppey Backwaters:

Alleppey Backwaters are one of the most popular backwater destinations in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these gorgeous backwaters is an enchanting experience. Alleppey is immensely famous for its spectacular beauty and tranquility, which is why tourists from all across the country and the world visit this place. It is the ideal [destination](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/840/what-happens-if-the-both-source-and-destination-are-named-same) for those who wish to spend some time away from their long and hectic schedules.

## Kasargod Backwaters:

Kasaragod is a well-known backwater destination, which is popular for its coir [process](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/62172/which-is-the-host-country-of-the-intersessional-meeting-of-kimberley-process-kp), rice cultivation and varied terrain with the [Arabian sea](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32114/which-of-the-following-wind-energy-solution-provider-has-commissioned-first-offshore-met-station-in-the-arabian-sea) on its west and the Western Ghats on its east. Kasaragod backwaters give a spectacular experience to its visitors. From the past many years, Kasaragod is one of the most sought-after backwater destinations in Kerala.

## Kochi Backwaters:

Kochi is home to many attractions, but the famous amongst them is the backwaters. A ride on these charming backwaters takes you across the various attractions of this place including the many islands scattered here and there [as well as](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/48044/who-won-the-wimbledon-singles-as-well-as-the-world-table-tennis-singles-crown) the dense greenery along the banks.

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