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. The Kerala ...

Kerala’s backwaters are often linked to the popular houseboat routes, but beyond the usual trails lie quieter, lesser‑known escapes. Here are six offbeat backwater gems where nature whispers and time ...

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If you’re looking for a high-adrenaline hotel, this isn’t it. The vibe at the Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel, in India's Kerala state, is as laidback as its surroundings. For starters, the hotel is ...

Kerala in October is like nature hitting the reset button. The monsoon rains have just cleaned the state spotless, leaving behind green hills, mirror-like backwaters, and beaches that shimmer in the ...

KOCHI: The natural bioluminescent phenomenon known locally as ‘kavaru’ is back in the backwaters of Kochi, especially along ...

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 ...

Kerala's backwaters offer a unique culinary experience celebrating local seafood and produce through traditional methods. Meals like Kayal Virunnu and Theen Mura honor regional heritage, ...

KERALA, India — An overnight trip through the backwaters on a houseboat is the highlight of a visit to Central Kerala. Each boat comes staffed with a captain, an assistant and a cook, and from noon ...

Kerala moves to its own rhythm. It doesn't rush; it flows - just like its rivers and backwaters. From misty hill stations to serene beaches, from spice-scented towns to sleepy fishing villages, the ...

Dani, a German freelance photographer, and Jess, a Chicago-born freelance travel editor and writer, are the nomadic couple behind their popular blog The Globetrottergirls. In 2010, the pair left their ...