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.
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
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#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,
#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,
#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,
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#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
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#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
#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,
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#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,
#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,
