A network of lagoons, lakes and canals along the Kerala coast, lined with palms, paddy fields and villages. Stay overnight on a kettuvallam, a converted rice barge houseboat with a crew who cook Keralan food, or take a day trip by canoe through the narrow canals.
Alappuzha (Alleppey) and Kumarakom are the main bases. Avoid the busiest routes by choosing a canoe tour. Best from October to March.
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