KOCHI, India -- India's southern state of Kerala has been called "God's Own Country" and the "Spice Garden of India," and has attracted travelers for decades with its palm-lined backwaters, ...

Kerala isn’t just a destination—it’s a dream-like place out of a picture book, with misty hilltops, sun-drenched beaches, and ...

The port city is also one of the gateways to the backwaters, a network of lakes, rivers and canals along Kerala’s coast. On Kayal Island in Vembanad Lake near Kochi, residents use traditional ...

This quiet destination is a short drive from Cochin, allowing visitors to enjoy houseboat rides across backwater channels while gazing at the beautiful landscapes around them during their stay ...

A visit to Kerala would be incomplete without experiencing the idyllic backwaters and Kochi provides a great window for this natural marvel. You can go on a houseboat journey across the ...

Alappuzha in Kerala is also known as the 'Venice of the East.' This serene destination in South India is famous for its ...

Kumarakom, known for houseboat rides on the backwaters and its bird sanctuary and Alappuzha (formerly called Alleppey) are situated just a few hours to the north of Kochi. It serves as the ...

Nothing says 'Kerala' quite like drifting along its serene backwaters on a traditional kettuvallam (houseboat ... at the Kerala Kathakali Centre in Kochi, where you can also watch the artists ...

In keeping with the hop-on, hop-off concept, Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) has begun renting out its popular electric-hybrid ferries for groups of people to go on backwater tours. The air ...