Kerala House Boat

Known locally as Kettuvallams, meaning “boats tied with ropes”—they were once used to transport rice and spices through Kerala’s intricate backwaters.

Today, they’ve been beautifully converted into floating boutique stays—complete with bedrooms, kitchens, restrooms, sun decks, and dining areas .

Alappuzha (Alleppey): Often called the “Venice of the East” with the densest cluster of houseboats.

Kumarakom: Resting on Vembanad Lake, ideal for serene luxury and birdwatching

Kollam: Less crowded, longer routes, deeper estuary views