Kerala Backwaters: Everything You Need to Know About Houseboat Stays
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Kerala Backwaters: Everything You Need to Know About Houseboat Stays

Priya Nair

Priya Nair

South India Specialist

28 April 2025 10 min read 14,230

Floating through Kerala's emerald backwaters on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat is one of India's most magical experiences. We cover everything — from choosing the right houseboat to the best time to go.

The Kerala backwaters form a network of 900 km of navigable waterways — rivers, lakes, canals, and lagoons — that run parallel to the Arabian Sea coast...

Kerala
Backwaters
Houseboat
Alleppey
Kumarakom