THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A series of houseboat accidents across Alappuzha and Kottayam districts has triggered concerns over tourist safety and exposed serious regulatory lapses in Kerala’s iconic ...

Kerala’s Lake Vembanad teems with birds, bucolic villages—and pollution. New initiatives aim to make boating on the lake more sustainable. Lake Vembanad, the largest lake in India, brings tourism to ...

There's something deeply soothing about watching life drift by on calm backwaters. The gentle splash of water against the boat creates a slow rhythm far from the daily rush. Kerala's houseboats give ...

A houseboat carrying guests caught fire at Punnamada on Sunday (November 23, 2025) afternoon, officials said. As the boat was near the shore, guests were quickly evacuated to safety, and no one was ...

Kerala’s backwaters are a dreamscape of shimmering waters, swaying palms, and rustic village life, best explored aboard traditional houseboats. Once used to ferry goods, these boats now glide as ...