At a Glance

Kumarakom Lake Resort 5 star Houseboat, the premier boat plying the backwaters, we use this a lot for our clients. Standing in your very own houseboat, watching the sun’s shimmering rays engulf a sea of green with their dying breath, waking up to the sound of chirping birds, serenading your loved one under a moon-lit sky and exploring idyllic old-world villages, the backwaters of Kerala are a true treat for the weariest of travelers.

This maze of canals and lagoons stretches over 900 kms. That link five large lakes to each other. The waterways have traditionally been used to ferry spice and rice across the country, but are now becoming famous as one of the most romantic attractions that India has to offer.

Float in sheer bliss as Kerala’s traditional kettuvalloms or houseboats, styled as per the norms of tradition yet equipped with every luxury and every modern amenity offer the opportunity to relax on the serene waters of the Lake Vembanad. Stay, dine and truly experience the timeless beauty of life along the banks of Kerala.

Kettuvallam or rice barges converted to houseboats are a unique feature of the Kerala backwaters. These rice barges were originally used for transporting rice and other goods. The boats move slowly along the waterways allowing plenty of photographic opportunities. They usually have one or two bedrooms with modern ensuite facilities. There is a lounge and dining area, and fresh food is cooked in a kitchen on board.

You will be looked after by your own private crew, which includes a cook who is happy to cook meals of your choice. Lunch will be served shortly after boarding. The backwater cruise takes you through some of Kerala’s most scenic backwaters, where you can watch the local people living their daily lives. The cruise usually lasts from mid afternoon to dusk. Backwaters are a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers, which form an integral part of Kerala. Stay 1 night if time is of the essence, but we would highly recommend at least two nights on the backwaters to enable you to cruise further into the backwater canals.

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