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The Backwaters of Kerala

INDIA
  • CURRENCY Indian Rupee
  • LANGUAGE Hindi and English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 12 hrs 25 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 5.30

An enchanting landscape of tranquil waterways where rural Keralan lifestyles live on

Tailor Made Holidays to The Backwaters of Kerala

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to The Backwaters of Kerala that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of The Backwaters of Kerala holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre The Backwaters of Kerala holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in The Backwaters of Kerala. For more information on our The Backwaters of Kerala holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in The Backwaters of Kerala.

Destination Overview

The palm-fringed, tranquil backwaters of Kerala offer one of the most memorable experiences for any traveller on holiday in India. Sandwiched between the sea and the hills lie a network of man made waterways that connect 5 large lakes.

Originally built to serve the state as trade highways, the back waters are now considered by foreigners to be an enchanting landscape of tranquil waterways and emerald vegetation.

This is a land where little has changed in 50 years and a place where rural Keralan lifestyles live on- something which has long fascinated visitors. Whilst you may see the occasional satellite dish, motorised houseboat or construction a new glass guesthouse, a more common sight here is of ferrymen carrying villagers on tiny canoes. This destination has not been seduced by the way of the outside world and as a result you will see women in vivid saris wash clothes on stone boulders at the edge of the water and children in bright school whites running exuberantly along the banks.

Kettuvallam boats were traditionally used to transport rice from the paddy fields to market towns. These beautiful vessels made of wood, coir, rattan, and bamboo have become a firm favourite from visitors on holiday in Kerala’s backwaters. Having been adapted into houseboats, the Kettuvallam feel like stylishly furnished floating cottages. It's possible to spend from a little as half a day to over a week on a Kettuvallam houseboat, although  trips ranging from 2 to 3 days are the most popular. As you cruise down the waterways, you will enjoy the sight of pastel-colored houses, churches and temple. When it is time to dock for the night, you can stretch your legs gazing at the stars and listen to the sizzle of freshly caught fish roasting on the grill.

The Backwaters of Kerala

When to visit The Backwaters of Kerala

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