Asia · Nature
Kerala backwaters
A network of canals best seen from a slow houseboat.
- Place
- Kerala · India · IN
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Nature
- ID
- DST-0055
Why go
A network of canals best seen from a slow houseboat.
The backwaters are a deliberate change of pace from northern India's intensity. An overnight houseboat from Alleppey is the standard and still the best way to do it.
Signature experiences
- Overnight houseboat from Alleppey
- Village canoe through narrow canals
- Kerala sadya meal on a banana leaf
Interest tags
naturefoodslow travelwellnesswildlife
Good for
CouplesSlow travellersFamilies
Pairs well with
KochiMunnarVarkala
Best months
Nov-Feb
Avoid months
Jun-Sep (monsoon)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
COK · Kochi
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
IN
