Category: Backwater

Chithari is among Kasaragod’s best kept secrets. This secluded backwater destination is virtually unknown to the outside world but is highly recommended by all locals. The northern tip of Kerala is renowned for being a confluence of cultures and Chithari is a fine example of the same. A visit to this sleepy hamlet will never […]

The canals of Alappuzha are open to all who seek a journey that is both invigorating and introspective. The day to day lives of those who dwell along these shores have not changed over the course of centuries. Vast stretches of paddy fields and coconut trees gently swaying with the wind surround you. The various […]

Seeped in history, the Chandragiri Fort in Kasaragod lies at the confluence of the Payaswini River and the Arabian Sea. This 17th century fort was built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. Situated atop hill ruins. People come here to watch the sunset from the ancient Kizhur Siva Temple at Chandragiri. While the nearby Bekal Fort […]

Alumkadavu greets you with the cherished fragrance of wood and coir. A village famous for the construction of houseboats, itwill surprise you with its laid back and relaxed charm. It is here that the majestic beauties, kettuvallams (traditional rice barges), that adorn our backwaters are made. Alumkadavu is also a coir manufacturing centre, making Kollam […]

The 8 arms or channels of the Ashtamudi Lake are what gave it its name. It is the entrance to the famous backwaters of Kerala and the houseboat rides here are extremely famous. The Kollam to Alappuzha route is considered among the best in the backwaters. Cruises here give you a deeper look at the […]

Are you a tired of exploring God’s Own Country on foot? How about enjoying the comforts of a luxurious backwater cruise? You can hire a houseboat in Alappuzha, also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Cruise leisurely through the canals in Kuttanad, popularly known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala, which are fringed by […]

Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha Beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends out to the sea here, is over […]