Kerala Backwaters Houseboat

A cruise on the backwaters of Kerala is the ultimate definition of 'God's Own Country'. Boarding a traditional 'Kettuvallam' (houseboat) in Alleppey or Kumarakom, you drift silently through a labyrinth of canals, lagoons, and lakes lined with swaying coconut palms.

Life here moves at a different pace. You pass by small villages, watching children go to school on boats and women washing clothes by the banks. The boat crew prepares fresh Keralan meals, often using fish caught right from the water.

The tranquility is absolute. As night falls, the only sound is the gentle lapping of water. It is a rejuvenating experience that immerses you in the lush tropical beauty of southern India.