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These navigable canals and lagoons spanning nearly 1,500 km are one of the main reasons tourists visit Kerala. Their exceptional natural setting is best explored by water.

Overview of the Backwaters

These navigable canals and lagoons spanning nearly 1,500 kilometres are one of the main reasons tourists visit Kerala. Their exceptional natural setting is best explored by water.

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  • Type of place: lake.
  • Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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  • Altitude: sea level.

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