Cochin Backwaters Kerala

In addition to being one of the most beautiful port cities in God’s Own Country, Kochi is also revered as one of the most mesmerising backwater destinations in Kerala! Located on the banks of the magical Vembanad Lake, this electrifying city can be called as a heaven for the backwater enthusiasts!

Also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, backwater cruises in Cochin has their own charisma and charm. While on such a cruise around the Vembanad Lake in Cochin, visitors get to explore, discover, and get acquainted with the golden history of the city. In addition, the historical and other popular landmarks around the city add more to the backwater cruises!

Best Time to Visit Cochin Backwaters

Winter or October-February is the best time to enjoy the Cochin backwaters. With the mercury level going down, temperature decreases and makes the ambience cool and calm. Also, as there are almost zero chances of rains, visitors can enjoy Cochin backwaters to their hear context during the winters.

Tourist Attractions Around Cochin Backwaters

Paradesi Synagogue

Built during 1567, Paradesi Synagogue is among the seven synagogues in the kingdom of Cochin. A brilliant display of art, faith, devotion, and traditions, it is also the oldest active synagogues in the Commonwealth of Nations.

Fort Kochi

Once a tiny fishing village, Fort Kochi is in fact one of the highest visited tourist attractions near Cochin Backwaters. Dotted with numerous historical monuments and establishments, it is a must visit attraction in Kerala's tourism map.

Mattancherry Palace

A magnificent palace that dates back to 1555, Mattancherry Palace; also known as the Dutch Palace, reciprocates the finest form of Portuguese architecture. It was gifted to the king of Cochin as a token of thanks by the Portuguese rulers.

Trains to Reach Cochin Backwaters

Destination/From	Train Name	Train No.	Available Days
Yesvantpur Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Ypr Ers Exp	06543	Sun
Bangalore Cy Jn – Trivandrum Cntl	Trivandrum Exp	16321	Thu
Karaikal – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Exp	16865	Round the Week
Chennai Cntl – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulum Exp	06345	Fri
H Nizamuddin – Eranakulam Jn	Nzm Ers Duronto	12284	Sat
Lokmanyatilak T – Eranakulam Jn	Ltt Ers Duronto	12223	Tue, Sat
Lokmanyatilak T – Eranakulam Jn	Cstm Ers Special	01065	Wed
Bangalore Cy Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Superfast Exp	12684	Tue, Thu
H Nizamuddin – Trivandrum Cntl	Swarna Jayanti	12644	Fri
Bangalore Cy Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Superfast Exp	22608	Mon
H Nizamuddin – Trivandrum Cntl	Trivndrm Rajdhani	12432	Tue, Wed, Sun
Madgaon – Eranakulam Jn	Madgaon Ers Exp	10215	Sun
Bilaspur Jn – Eranakulam Junction	Bsp Ers S F Exp	22815	Mon
Shalimar – Trivandrum Cntl	Shm Tvc Superfast Exp	22642	Tue, Sun
Mumbai Cst – Trivandrum Cntl	Trivandrum Express	16331	Mon
Dhanbad Junction – Alleppey	Dhn Alappuzha E	13351	Round the Week
Tatanagar Jn – Alleppey	Tata Allp Exp	18189	Round the Week
Indore Jn Bg – Trivandrum Cntl	Ahilyanagari Exp	22645	Mon
Pune Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Pune Ers Superfast Exp	22150	Wed, Sun
Bangalore Cy Jn to Kochuveli	Kochuveli Exp	16315	Round the Week
Trivandrum Cntl to Guruvayur	Guruvayur Exp	16342	Round the Week
Mangalore Cntl – Nagercoil Jn	Ernad Exp	16605	Round the Week
Kozhikode – Trivandrum Cntl	Jan Shatabdi	12075	Round the Week
Karaikal to Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Exp	16187	Round the Week
H Nizamuddin – Eranakulam Jn	Mngla Lksdp Exp	12618	Round the Week
Chennai Egmore to Guruvayur	Ms Guruvayur Exp	16127	Round the Week
Trivandrum Cntl – Eranakulam Jn	Vanchinad Express	16304	Round the Week
Kannur – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Exp	16306	Round the Week
Kannur – Alleppey	Alleppey Exp	16308	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Mangalore Cntl – Trivandrum Cntl	Maveli Exp	16603	Round the Week
Chandigarh – Kochuveli	Kerla S Kranti	12218	Wed, Fri
H Nizamuddin – Trivandrum Cntl	Nzm Tvc Superfast Exp	22634	Fri
Patna Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Pnbe Ers Exp	22644	Thu, Fri
H Nizamuddin – Eranakulam Jn	Ers Millenum Exp	12646	Tue
Pune Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Poorna Exp	11097	Sat
Okha – Eranakulam Jn	Okha Ers Exp	16337	Mon, Sat
Ajmer Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Maru Sagar Exp	12978	Fri
Patna Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Pnbe Ers Exp	16360	Tue
Gorakhpur Jn – Trivandrum Cntl	Rapti Sagar Exp	12511	Thu, Fri, Sun
Shoranur Jn – Trivandrum Cntl	Venad Exp	16301	Round the Week
Barauni Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Rapti Sagar Exp	12521	Mon
Lokmanyatilak T – Trivandrum Cntl	Netravati Exp	16345	Round the Week
Amritsar Jn – Kochuveli	Asr Kcvl Exp	12484	Sun
New Delhi – Trivandrum Cntl	Kerala Exp	12626	Round the Week
Bangalore Cy Jn – Eranakulam Jn	Ernakulam Exp	12677	Round the Week
Chennai Cntl – Trivandrum Cntl	Super Ac Exp	22207	Tue, Fri
H Nizamuddin -Trivandrum Cntl	Nzm Tvc Superfast Exp	22656	Fri