Most people think Kerala is all houseboats and family trips but for men looking to unplug and recharge it is a goldmine of raw nature cool cafes jungle trails and chill beaches this is not just travel ...

Pandaw has announced plans to launch its fourth ship in India in October 2025. The new-build, 10-cabin vessel named Kochi Pandaw will sail the backwaters of Kerala in South India.

Kerala is a great place to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) because of its serene backwaters. See exotic birds or even an inquisitive otter while balancing on a board and paddling across calm waters.

BOATING BLISS As fascinating as those sights are, they can’t top the quintessential Kerala experience: A backwater cruise in a Kerala-style houseboat called “Kettuvallam”.

The serene and attractive palm-lined network of lagoons, lakes, rivers, and canals that stretch inland from Kerala’s coast, from Kochi to Kollam, is known as the Kerala backwaters.

Hailed as one of the top 10 things to see in India, the backwaters of Kerala state offer a chance to take a relaxing look at an often hectic country.

But Fort Kochi needs no preamble, having been Kerala’s calling card to the world for years, which is why I’m whisked away to the lesser-known Willingdon Island, home of the Taj Malabar Resort ...

Kerala is worlds apart from the frenetic pace of life in the rest of the country. And no visit here is complete without experiencing the Great Backwaters.