As far as romantic getaways go, the Royal Suite Honeymoon Houseboat is hard to beat. Visualize yourself in the lap of luxury as you watch the sunset over Lake Vembanad from your private Jacuzzi.

Kerala’s backwaters are often linked to the popular houseboat routes, but beyond the usual trails lie quieter, lesser‑known escapes. Here are six offbeat backwater gems where nature whispers and time ...

Kerala’s backwaters are a dreamscape of shimmering waters, swaying palms, and rustic village life, best explored aboard traditional houseboats. Once used to ferry goods, these boats now glide as ...

KERALA, India — An overnight trip through the backwaters on a houseboat is the highlight of a visit to Central Kerala. Each boat comes staffed with a captain, an assistant and a cook, and from noon ...

Kerala Backwaters During Summer: The entire state of Kerala is gifted with several rivers, many of which remain unexplored. The state’s waterways are important to Kerala’s economy since it connects ...

Experience the Kerala Backwaters this weekend getaway. New Delhi : Calling all weekend travel enthusiasts! Seeking an escape from the loud hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than the ...

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The southern Indian state’s tropical charms, magical realism and hypnotic waters — not to mention cuisine — have made it a travel staple There’s a rhythm to how oars cut furrows in the placid water of ...