For many travellers, India brings to mind bustling cities, colourful markets, magnificent forts and world-famous landmarks. Yet in the far south of the country lies a very different side of India, one defined by palm-fringed waterways, sleepy villages and a pace of life that feels worlds away from the country's larger cities.
The backwaters of Kerala are among India's most distinctive landscapes and for many visitors they become one of the highlights of a trip to South India. Drifting through these tranquil waterways aboard a traditional houseboat offers a unique perspective on the region's culture, scenery and daily life. If you're considering a visit, here's everything you need to know about Kerala's famous backwaters and houseboats.
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 Pamban Bridge, Shaswat Nimesh, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Once lost to a cyclone, the Indo-Ceylon Ferry is set to return. Explore its history and join our exclusive South India & Sri Lanka tour to be part of the story. For over half a century, the Palk Strait was once crossed daily by travellers and traders on the Indo-Ceylon Ferry. This simple sea link between Rameswaram in India and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka was more than a transport service. It was a lifeline that carried families, workers, pilgrims and holidaymakers between two lands whose histories are deeply intertwined.
 Houseboat on Vembanad Lake Unexplored Northern Kerala: Backwaters, Houseboats & Scenic Rail JourneysWhen most travellers think of Kerala, their minds drift south - to the beaches of Kovalam, the canals of Alleppey, and the tea plantations of Munnar. But those willing to journey a little further north are rewarded with a quieter, more contemplative Kerala, lush with coconut groves, shimmering waterways, and villages where time still slips by at the pace of a punted canoe.
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