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2. Kerala backwaters - Wikipedia

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   The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals lying parallel to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar coast of Kerala state in south-western India. It also includes interconnected lakes, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km (560 mi) of waterways, and sometimes compared to bayous . [ 3 ]

3. Kumarakom - Wikipedia

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   Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot also known as Etroplus suratensis) shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsonii) common name Poovalan chemeen.

4. Kavvayi Backwaters - Wikipedia

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   Kavvayi Backwaters, located near Payyanur, is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala. The Kavvayi Kayal (backwaters) is dotted with several islands of various size. Valiyaparamba is the largest among them at over 16 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi).

5. Tourism in Kerala - Wikipedia

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   The official logo of Kerala Tourism. Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, [1] Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters ...

6. Vembanad - Wikipedia

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   Location in Kerala. The Vembanad lake is 96.5 km long, making it the longest lake in India. The area of Vembanad backwater shrunk from 230 km 2 in 1968 to 179.25 km 2 as of 1983. [5] The lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. It is situated at sea level, and is separated from the Laccadive Sea by a narrow barrier ...

7. Ashtamudi Lake - Wikipedia

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   Ferry services operate daily to Alleppey and boats operate to all villages located in the canals of the backwater system. The boat jetty is located at about 2 km (1.2 mi) away from the railway station. [6] Famous Paravur estuary and backwaters are just 21 kilometer away from Ashtamudi. National waterway 3 (Kollam - Kottappuram) starts from the ...

8. Kayamkulam Kayal - Wikipedia

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   Kayamkulam Kayal lies between latitudes 9°2'N and 9°16'N and longitudes 76°25'E and 76°32'E. The backwater occupies area in both Alappuzha district and Kollam of the total 1,652.33 hectares (4,083.0 acres), 140.58 hectares (347.4 acres) is in Kollam district and the rest 1,511.75 hectares (3,735.6 acres) in Alappuzha district. [11]

9. Kumbalangi - Wikipedia

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   Kumbalangi village Chinese fishing nets Kumbalangi walk. Kumbalangi is an island village in the outskirts of Kochi city in the state of Kerala, India.Situated amidst backwaters, around 12 km (7.5 mi) from the city center, Kumbalangi is a major tourist attraction and is famous for its Chinese fishing nets.