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Kerala’s backwaters are one of India’s most captivating natural wonders, offering a unique blend of tranquil waterways, lush greenery, and rustic village life. This intricate network of lakes, canals, ...

KOTTAYAM: A cruise through Vembanad Lake, enjoying the tranquil beauty of the backwaters aboard a houseboat, while savouring delectable kayal dishes, stands out as a major attraction for tourists ...

The State Water Transport Department’s (SWTD) Vega and See Kuttanad boat services have become a major hit among tourists. Offering affordable and picturesque cruises through Alappuzha backwaters, Vega ...

Red Bull Vallam Vali reimagined Kerala’s iconic boat races with a dramatic ‘Tug of Oars’ on the Alappuzha backwaters. Snake boats with 170 rowers and sleek Churulan canoes turned heritage into a ...

For our last breakfast on a tiny island in the Alappuzha backwaters in South Kerala, we had asked for kanji, a gruel of rice or millet. Mohan smiled in disbelief but promised us that simplest of ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A series of houseboat accidents across Alappuzha and Kottayam districts has triggered concerns over tourist safety and exposed serious regulatory lapses in Kerala’s iconic ...