Best Backwaters in India

Palm-fringed canals and quiet lagoons best explored slowly by houseboat or canoe.

Alleppey, Kerala 4.7

Backwaters · Best Sep–Mar

Safe 4.6

From ₹3,400 / day

Kumarakom, Kerala 4.6

Backwaters & birds · Best Nov–Feb

Safe 4.6

From ₹3,000 / day