Kerala Backwaters:

The Backwaters in Kerala are a series of brackish lagoons and lakes lying similar to the Arabian Sea coast. Kerala houseboats in the backwaters are one of the well-known tourist attractions in Kerala. Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East" has a large system of canals that meander through the town. The Boat Race held every year in August is a key sporting attraction.

The backwater net includes five large lakes linked by 1500 km of canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending practically the entire length of Kerala state. The backwaters were shaped by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range in Kerala Backwaters in India.