Backwaters in World

World Backwaters

Must See (40) Popular (0) Upcoming (0)
Must See
1
lord-howe-island-australia
Lord Howe Island, Australia Water

Famous for: Aquatic Beauty


This small jewel of the Australian continent is a little known ecstasy slanting about an aqua-marine measly in the state of New South Wales. Spotless as it is in its magnificence, the isle is on...

Must See
2
lake-luzern-switzerland
Lake Luzern, Switzerland Water

Famous for: Water & Lake


How about a steamer cruise on a shimmering expanse of a lake, rings of sky-high mountains made even more majestic by their reflections in the water and forest-clad slopes coming down to the shor...

Must See
3
old-city-of-berne-switzerland
Old City Of Berne, Switzerland Nature, Water

Famous for: Towers and Buildings


Crowning a hill pinnacle and river-hugged with the Aare, the medieval Berne retains a lot of the old time charisma present in stonework squares, clock towers and walkway buildings coating the wa...

Must See
4
rhine-falls-switzerland
Rhine Falls, Switzerland Nature, Water

Famous for: Water Fall and River


Rhine Falls, situated in Neuhausen, is Europe's largest waterfall, cascading from a height of roughly 75 feet and 492 feet at its widest point. Tourists flock to Rhine Falls to enjoy the thu...

Must See
5
glarus-thrust-switzerland
Glarus Thrust, Switzerland Nature, Water

Famous for: Landscape and Nature


A lucid, razor-sharp line carving across the mountain faces catches the thoughtful observer's eye where the three Swiss provinces St. Gallen, Glarus and the Grisons meet. This natural viaduc...

Must See
6
coxs-bazar-bangladesh
Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Beauty of Temples and Monuments


Situated at a distance of 152 kilometer to the south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar is the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's greatest unbroken beach slanting gently down to ...

Must See
7
himchari-bangladesh
Himchari, Bangladesh Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Himchari is about 32 km south of Cox's Bazar alongside the beach. It's a nice place for picnic and relaxation for tourists. The illustrious "Broken Hills" and waterfalls here a...

Must See
8
inani-bangladesh
Inani, Bangladesh Nature, Water

Famous for: Beaches


Situated around 32 kilometers to the south of the popular traveler destination of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, the gorgeous Inani Beach attracts visitors who appreciate t...

Must See
9
lalbagh-fort-bangladesh
Lalbagh Fort, Bangladesh Heritage, Water

Famous for: Buriganga River


Lalbagh Fort also branded as "Fort Aurangabad" is an unfinished Mughal palace citadel at the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction comme...

Must See
10
rangamati-bangladesh
Rangamati, Bangladesh Water

Famous for: River


Rangamati, a popular place in Bangladesh is also known as "Lack City". The elongated village of Rangamati, 77km east of Chittagong, is wonderfully located over a series of isles i...

Must See
11
rajshahi-bangladesh
Rajshahi, Bangladesh Heritage, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Formerly known as Rampur Boaliaand and currently the Rajshahi, a township located besides the river Padma is often referred to as the education capital of the country. In monsoon the great Padma...

Must See
12
turku-finland
Turku, Finland Heritage, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Museum


Turku is one of Finland’s biggest cities with roughly 175,000 residents. It is situated in the Southwest area of Finland. Previously Finland's capital, Turku just celebrated its 778th ...

Must See
13
rovaniemi-finland
Rovaniemi, Finland Heritage, Nature, Water

Famous for: Museum


Rovaniemi is the managerial capital and the centre of commerce of Finland's northernmost Province, Lapland. It is located close to the Arctic Circle and between the hills of Ounasvaara and K...

Must See
14
lakelands-finland
Lakelands, Finland Nature, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


With more than 150,000 lakes in this area, Lakelands is the idyllic location for water and nature lovers. Chief tourist draws here comprise lakes, islands, inland waterways, and a variety of pas...

Must See
15
santorini-architecture-greece
Santorini Architecture, Greece Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Church


Newly-weds pick this Greek bit of paradise to relish their wedded beginnings. No wonder, Santorini is a tranquil destination to gulp heavenly bliss. Hovering on the crags of a volcanic caldera (...

Must See
16
corfu-greece
Corfu, Greece Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Corfu – or Kerkyra in Greek – is the second-largest and the greenest Ionian isle. It is also the best known island in Green for holidaying. It is a hilly isle with extraordinary land...

Must See
17
aran-islands-ireland
Aran Islands, Ireland Nature, Water

Famous for: Island


Go on board on a ferry at Rossaveal and let yourself be taken to a place where even the breeze speaks Gaelic. The Aran Islands comprise three islands - Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Ini...

Must See
18
lazarus-island-and-sisters-island-singapore
Lazarus Island And Sisters Island, Singapore Nature, Water

Famous for: Water sports


Positioned in the southern part of Singapore, the Lazarus Island and Sisters Island are idyllic retreats for all those who greatly seek a break from the hurly burly lifestyles of the u...

Must See
19
queen-elizabeth-walk-singapore
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Singapore Entertainment, Heritage, Water

Famous for: Museum


The Queen Elizabeth Walk is one of the most admired tourist spots in Singapore. Fashioned with a exclusive flavor of history, the place is situated along the business center of Singapo...

Must See
20
the-dead-sea-israel
The Dead Sea, Israel Water

Famous for: Sea


The Dead Sea which is actually a big lake is the lowest place on the planet. This lake is about 1300 feet below sea level. The sea got its name because it’s saline nature that nothing coul...

Must See
21
tiberias-israel
Tiberias, Israel Water

Famous for: Sea of Galilee


Tiberias is a prosperous resort municipality in Israel and is situated alongside the 32 mile seashore of the Sea of Galilee. One of Israel’s popular destinations, Tiberias overlooks the go...

Must See
22
cape-point-south-africa
Cape Point, South-africa Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty, Flying Dutchman Funicular , Two Oceans Restaurant, Cape Point Logo Store


Cape Point is a stunning, slender finger of land, enclosed in endemic fynbos and home to charming coves, beaches, undulating green hills and valleys.Cape Point falls within the Ca...

Must See
23
sagada-philippines
Sagada, Philippines Land, Nature, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


A serene mountain township situated in a Filipino backwater, Sagada is distinguished for an extraordinary blend of coffins and caving, as well as the opportunity for visitors to indulge into the...

Must See
24
blue-grotto-italy
Blue Grotto, Italy Land, Water

Famous for: Caves


The insignia of Capri and an incredible experience even thought judged on a world level, the Grotta Azura hasn't been coroneted so without a good reason. As the sun creeps in throughout the ...

Must See
25
red-sea-coral-reefs-egypt
Red Sea Coral Reefs, Egypt Nature, Water

Famous for: Red Sea


Elucidating the beauty of the wonderful vista of the Red Sea Coral Reefs can be very complicated. Explore the great view this site can provide and experience for you t...

Must See
26
arraial-do-cabo-brazil
Arraial Do Cabo, Brazil Nature, Water

Famous for: Exotic sandy beaches


Arraial do Cabo, 45km east of Saquarema, is bounded by polished ashen sand dunes and tenders all the exquisiteness of Búzios with half the ruckus. The notice at the townshi...

Must See
27
eleuthera-bahamas
Eleuthera, Bahamas Nature, Water

Famous for: Amazing Serene Beaches with Blue Ocean Waters


If you want to glimpse a true tropical paradise that’s still unspoiled by mass tourism, you need to take a trip to the isle of Eleuthera where you’ll find serene beaches lapped by da...

Must See
28
abaco-bahamas
Abaco, Bahamas Air, Nature, Water

Famous for: Top Boating and Sailing Destinations


Abaco has much to offer, with two of the main travel destinations being Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay. Awaiting your arrival will be picturesque buildings, beaches, coves, and crystal clear wat...

Must See
29
deadmans-reef-bahamas
Deadmans Reef, Bahamas Water

Famous for: Snorkelling at Deadman’s Reef


One of the best locations in the Bahamas to experience the bliss of snorkelling is at Deadman’s Reef. The stunning swim to reef is the best asset of this beach, a 15-minute drive from Free...

Must See
30
niagara-falls-canada
Niagara Falls, Canada Nature, Water

Famous for: Canadian Niagara Waterfall


The Canadian Niagara Falls is a clean and lovely city on the more attractive west side of the Niagara Gorge. Its views of the falls make it the most important tourist centre, in fact there's...

Must See
31
artificial-beach-maldives
Artificial Beach, Maldives Nature, Water

Famous for: Stunning White Sandy Beaches and Water Sports


The capital city of Maldives, Male, has a synthetic white sandy beach where the busy employees who reside in the conurbation can go after a day’s work. It was built lately and has become q...

Must See
32
baa-atoll-maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: The Prosperous Coral Gardens and Multi-coloured Reef Fishes


Baa Atoll has a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The tepid crystal clear waters, prosperous coral gardens and multi-coloured reef fishes of the atoll are mesmerizing. These make the Baa Atoll one o...

Must See
33
cap-malheureux-mauritius
Cap Malheureux, Mauritius Nature, Water

Famous for: Beaches, Basaltic Rocks, Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church, Boating, Swimming, Snorkelling


The northern rim of Mauritius has spectacular views out to the islands off the shore beyond, most apparently of the striking slopes of Coin de Mire. Even though it feels like relativel...

Must See
34
mahebourg-mauritius
Mahebourg, Mauritius Land, Heritage, Nature, Water

Famous for: Mountains, Museums, Beach Activities, Blue Bay Marine Park, Coral Diving Centre, Souvenir Shops


There’s something persistentlyattractive about Mahébourg, with its lethargic feel, a mix of old and new and few idiosyncratic sights. Founded in 1805, Mahébourg was named aft...

Must See
35
north-mauritius-mauritius
North Mauritius, Mauritius Nature, Water

Famous for: Outstanding Restaurants, Magnificient Beaches, National Botanical Garden, Sugar Estate, Museum, Caudan Shopping Complex, Port Louis Craft Market


Northern Mauritius offers a huge amount to visitors; while its stunning beaches have certainly lead to heavy development it’s never hard to get away from it all and discover area...

Must See
36
glenmorangie-distillery-tour-scotland
Glenmorangie Distillery Tour, Scotland Water

Famous for: Museum, Dornoch Cathedral, Dunrobin castle


Every time you think of Glenmorangie distillery, the phrase of “The sixteen men of Tain” hits your mind. Sitting on the brinks of the Dornoch Firth banks in the uplands of Scotland i...

Must See
37
island-of-arran-scotland
Island Of Arran, Scotland Heritage, Nature, Water

Famous for: Museum, Historical Monuments, Backwaters


The island of Arran is rightly called as “Scotland in Miniature” and is the ideal place to relax, unwind and indulge in some of the best stunning island landscapes and best of what n...

Must See
38
rannoch-moor-scotland
Rannoch Moor, Scotland Nature, Water

Famous for: Rivers, Landscape, backwaters


Deserted and hardly accessible, the Great Moor of Rannoch is said to be the only enduring wildernesses of Europe. Beguiling beautiful vistas of Rannoch has a wide spread land completely blankete...

Must See
39
angkor-wat-cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Mountain


Angkor Wat is the most famed ancient temple site in Cambodia, and visiting the ancient Angkorian temples is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia. Angkor Wat was constructed from the early t...

Must See
40
kbal-spean-cambodia
Kbal Spean, Cambodia Nature, Water

Famous for: Lake, Lingas, Carvings


This is the illustrious river of a 1,000 lingas at Phnom Kulen. These lingas (phallic symbols) were manifestly carved into the bedrock of the river so they could ‘fertilize’ the wate...