Kerala Backwater Trip is the most sought after among the many packages provided by theKerala tour operators. Many tourists come from far off places tovisit the lovely backwaters of Kerala.


Kannurbackwaters are among the famous backwaters in Kerala. Kannur is alsoknown as Cannanore and is one of the important sea coast towns inKerala. During the reign of the Kothagiri Rajas, Munnar was thecapital for many centuries. It was also the premier port of ancientKerala. Today tourists from Europe, China and Arab countries frequentthis tourist spot. Cannanore was referred to as a great emporium ofspice trade by Marco Polo in his book of travels and his visit tocirca 1250 AD. Kannur is also mentioned as ‘Naura’ in thePeriplus of the Erithrean Sea, which is a Greek work of greatantiquity. Kannur is rich in many monuments and historic places. Theother places of interest are Payyambalam beach, Ezhimala, Pythalmala,Ezhimala, Kottiyoor, Pazhazzi dam, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary,Thodikalam Siva temple, Malayala Kalagramam, Madayi Para, GundertBungalow, Trichambaram temple, Sree Ramaswami temple, Thalasserifort, Parassinikadavu,Dharmadam island, Muzhapilangad beach,Meenkunnu beach, valapattanam, Arakkal kettu, St. Angelo Fort etc.


Kumarakombackwater is another very famous backwater in Kerala. It lies betweenKochi and Kottayam. Kumarakom is famous for its marvelous mangroveforests, coconut canopies, pulsating paddy fields, enchantingwaterways and canals decorated with white lilies. It is a quiet andserene place which rejuvenates every tourist away from the hustle andbustle of the materialistic world. In the house boats in Kumarakomone can enjoy a lazy and laid back holiday.