Boating in kerala

Most iconic tourist attractions in Kerala is the backwaters, which is as scenic as many of the other regions of Kerala but looks-wise also unique to Kerala. There are many scenic routes designated for the most pleasurable photo-hunting and viewing experience – including Kundala Lake and Dam in Munnar, or the famous Shikkara Cruise in Kumarakom. We have compiled a list of these in Experience Kerala which you can check out for an easy way to gloss over all of the best-boating destinations and routes in Kerala.

Munnar

Echo Point

#4 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
#1 in 3 Boating in Munnar

LOCATION: Top Station, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating87%

Mattupetty Dam

#3 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
#2 in 3 Boating in Munnar

LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating92%

Kundala Lake & Dam - Munnar

#9 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
#3 in 3 Boating in Munnar

LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating96%
Kumarakom

Canoe Kerala

#1 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
#1 in 3 Boating in Kumarakom

LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: Depends on the activity
TIMINGS: Depends on the activity
TYPE: Houseboats, Canoe Ride, Boating,

Editor's Rating98%

Shikkara Cruise

#1 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
#1 in 3 Boating in Kumarakom

LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating89%

Kumarakom Backwaters

#3 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
#2 in 3 Boating in Kumarakom

LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: One to two days
TIMINGS: 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
TYPE: Ayurvedic Centre, Houseboats, Bird Watching, Canoe Ride, Photography Walk, Boating, Village Walk, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating96%
Alleppey

Alleppey Backwaters

#1 in 8 Things to Do in Alleppey
#1 in 2 Boating in Alleppey

LOCATION: Alleppey Backwaters, Alleppey
DURATION: One or two days
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Houseboats, Boating, Village Walk, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating98%

Shikkara Cruise

#3 in 8 Things to Do in Alleppey
#1 in 2 Boating in Alleppey

LOCATION: Alleppey Backwaters, Alleppey
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating89%
Wayanad

Kabini River

#2 in 11 Things to Do in Wayanad
#0 in 2 Boating in Wayanad

LOCATION: Kalpetta, Wayanad
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating90%

Pookot Lake- Wayanad

#5 in 11 Things to Do in Wayanad
#1 in 2 Boating in Wayanad

LOCATION: Kalpetta, Wayanad
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating85%

Banasura Sagar Dam

#2 in 11 Things to Do in Wayanad
#2 in 2 Boating in Wayanad

LOCATION: Kalpetta, Wayanad
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating93%
Thekkady

Bamboo Rafting

#3 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
#1 in 2 Boating in Thekkady

LOCATION: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady
DURATION: Five or nine hours
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating92%

Periyar Boating

#4 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
#2 in 2 Boating in Thekkady

LOCATION: Thekkady Town, Thekkady
DURATION: One and a half hour
TIMINGS: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM & 3:30 PM
TYPE: Boating, National Parks/Gardens,

Editor's Rating94%
Trivandrum

Poovar Boating

#1 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
#1 in 2 Boating in Trivandrum

LOCATION: Poovar, Trivandrum
DURATION: Two hours
TIMINGS: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating92%

Kovalam Beach

#4 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
#2 in 2 Boating in Trivandrum

LOCATION: Kovalam, Trivandrum
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating87%
Idukki

Idukki Dam

#1 in 5 Things to Do in Idukki
#0 in 0 Boating in Idukki

LOCATION: Kuttikanam, Idukki
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating95%
Kollam

Munroe Island Backwaters Tour

#1 in 5 Things to Do in Kollam
#1 in 2 Boating in Kollam

LOCATION: Astamudi Backwaters, Kollam
DURATION: One to two days
TIMINGS: N/A
TYPE: Canoe Ride, Photography Walk, Boating, Village Walk, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating92%

Ashtamudi Backwaters

#1 in 5 Things to Do in Kollam
#2 in 2 Boating in Kollam

LOCATION: Astamudi Backwaters, Kollam
DURATION: Three hours or Full day.
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Houseboats, Canoe Ride, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating92%
Pathanamthitta

Gavi

#1 in 4 Things to Do in Pathanamthitta
#1 in 1 Boating in Pathanamthitta

LOCATION: Gavi, Pathanamthitta
DURATION: Eight or twenty four hours
TIMINGS: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
TYPE: Jeep Safari, Trekking, Bird Watching, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating96%
Calicut

Kozhikode Beach

#3 in 5 Things to Do in Calicut
#0 in 0 Boating in Calicut

LOCATION: Calicut Beach, Calicut
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: No specific timings.
TYPE: Boating, Sightseeing Spots,

Editor's Rating87%
Ooty

Pykara Lake

#1 in 5 Things to Do in Ooty
#0 in 0 Boating in Ooty

LOCATION: Ooty Town, Ooty
DURATION: One hour.
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Boating,

Editor's Rating95%
Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal Lake

#2 in 5 Things to Do in Kodaikanal
#0 in 0 Boating in Kodaikanal

LOCATION: Kodaikanal Town, Kodaikanal
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
TYPE: Cycling, Boating,

Editor's Rating93%
Coorg

Dubare Elephant Camp

#2 in 5 Things to Do in Coorg
#0 in 0 Boating in Coorg

LOCATION: Coorg Town, Coorg
DURATION: One day
TIMINGS: No specific timings*
TYPE: Elephant Ride, Jeep Safari, Boating,

Editor's Rating90%

Nisargadhaman Forest

#4 in 5 Things to Do in Coorg
#0 in 0 Boating in Coorg

LOCATION: Coorg Town, Coorg
DURATION: Four to five hours
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TYPE: Elephant Ride, Boating, Outdoor Activities & Parks,

Editor's Rating86%