Houseboat on the Kerala backwaters in India
India

Kerala

Backwater houseboats and tea-country mornings

Best time
September to March
Flight time
~3h from Delhi
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa
Not required

Why Kerala

Kerala moves at the pace of a houseboat drifting through Alleppey's backwaters. Tea estates climb the hills at Munnar, Ayurvedic retreats sit under coconut palms near Kumarakom, and the Arabian Sea coastline delivers quiet beaches without the crowds.

  • Alleppey houseboat night
  • Munnar tea estates
  • Periyar wildlife reserve
  • Fort Kochi heritage walk

Kerala in pictures

Houseboat moving through palm-lined Kerala backwaters
Backwater drift
Rolling tea plantations in Munnar, Kerala
Tea country mornings

Best time to visit

September to March is the sweet spot for weather and experiences.

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Peak Shoulder Off season

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