Exploring India's rivers and backwaters provides a glimpse into a quieter, more remote side of the subcontinent — be it houseboating in Kerala, slow cruising along the Brahmaputra River or rafting in the Himalayas.
in 2027 to claim the number one position, according to the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
A kettuvallam is a traditional-style houseboat with a wooden hull and thatched roof. They were designed to transport rice through Kerala's vast network of canals, lakes and rivers, known as the backwaters.In recent years, kettuvallams have been turned into houseboats for tourists, and the 18-passenger Vaikundam is one Kerala houseboat that stands apart from the crowd.
The wood-paneled and appealingly rustic Vaikundam has nine en suite cabins with large windows, a roomy dining area and a lovely outdoor observation deck at the bow. "Our goal has always been to showcase the heritage of natural India," said Vaikundam's owner, Sanjay Basu, chairman of Adventure Resorts & Cruises.
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