Kerala
backwaters cruises complete the tour to southern India.
Kerala backwaters take you through the winding waterways
unveiling the colourful culture and customs of the remote
Kerala. The coastline of Kerala is dotted with delightful
backwaters destinations.
Kerala's palm-lined backwaters are inland lakes linked
by a network of canals. With 41 west-flowing rivers,
the backwaters stretch to almost 1,900 km. The backwater
routes date back over the centuries and have been
long used for all transition needs, in particular
trade in coconut, rubber, rice and spices. Today,
these waterways connect distant villages and islands
to the mainland and nerve centers of the coastal area.