Ramsar Site — Kerala | Designated 19 August 2002
State
Kerala
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
1513km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2002
19 August 2002
Region
South
Biogeographic region
★Largest lake in Kerala, iconic backwaters
The largest lake of Kerala, spanning across Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Malappuram districts. Famous tourist locations like Alappuzha and Kumarakom are here.
Other Ramsar sites in the South region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.