Back water cruises in Kerala are a delightful part for every traveller. To define Kerala backwaters, they are series of interlinked waterways, inlets, lakes, and `riverside estuaries`, thus creating a network, which are enmeshed along the beautiful Kerala coasts. For carrying on the customary occupations like cultivation, fishing on the banks etc, local people use to travel on these backwaters. They are converted in shape and are popularly called "Kettuvalloms".

Popular Backwater Cruises in Kerala
The attraction of the backwater cruises in Kerala is to watch wonderful aquatic birds and animal species. Kerala backwaters are peaceful haven of these creatures. Here are some of the best Kerala backwater tours:

Alleppey Backwaters: Alleppey backwaters are the primary on the list with its peaceful and picturesque backwaters with number of houseboats sailing over it. These houseboats offer an excellent prospect to experience Kerala in every feature.

Kuttanad Backwaters: A backwater tour in Kuttanad region is a huge way to see and discover the countryside of Kerala. The Kuttanad valley lies between the hill and the sea. The twisty canals set amidst the lush green paddy fields will keep one busy throughout the trip.

Kumarakom Backwaters: Kumarakom Island is located on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. Backwater cruising of Kumarakom boasts tourists of different sort of relaxation choices.

Cherai Island Backwaters: Cherai is an island which is perfect for swimming and the coconut beaches. Cherai Island Backwaters offer an exceptional scene to experience Kerala in every feature.

Cochin Backwaters: Cochin is one of the supreme harbours in the world as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". The huge greenery will make the visitors fall in love with the place with the amazing views.

Kozhikode Backwaters: Kozhikode backwaters are captivating as they are decked up with the attractive beauty of deltas, rivers, and lakes. Kozhikode beach is well-known for its serenity. The beach offers the most astonishing view with two piers and a lighthouse. Visitors will also get a chance to stop at the Pazhassirajah Museum which has a rare collection of gold and silver coins used by Vasco Da Gama and the Britishers.

Kavvayi Backwaters: Kavvayi Kayal is among the most mesmerizing backwater destinations in Kerala. The place is the end result of the five rivers viz. River Kavvayi and its tributary streams Kankol, Vannathichal, Kuppithodu, and Kuniyan. It has been bestowed with a lot of a natural gift and is considered among the most colourful locations in North Kerala.

Other popular backwater destination of Kerala are Kasargod, Kollam, Kottayam, Thiruvananathapuram, Thiruvallam. One can also take a halt at each of these spots and also excavate its attractions, before coming back to the houseboat for returning back into the tranquil ambience of the backwaters of Kerala.