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Backwaters in Kerala

Backwaters in Kerala

Backwaters in Kerala is a network of 1500 km of canals both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes extending from one end of Kerala to the other. Backwaters is one of the major tourism product of Kerala, being unique to the state. Traditionally used as one of the main transportation alleys, today backwaters offer a rejuvenating experience for tourists visiting Kerala.

Boat Races In Kerala



Boat races in Kerala are mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in autumn. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes. It includes races of many kinds of paddled longboats, the traditional boats of Kerala.