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 unfolds here through cloud-laden skies, ritual performances and landscapes shaped by water and memory. Curated by art ...

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 ...

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Get a kayak to explore Kerala's winding backwater channels instead of relying on large houseboats. You can glide past tranquil towns, coconut trees, and inquisitive water birds on an up-close trip.

As far as romantic getaways go, the Royal Suite Honeymoon Houseboat is hard to beat. Visualize yourself in the lap of luxury as you watch the sunset over Lake Vembanad from your private Jacuzzi.

2007-04-01 04:00:00 PDT Kochi, India-- Well, I'm one up on Christopher Columbus: I managed to journey without incident to Kerala, India's green and fertile land of spices. Columbus set sail for here ...

When monsoon clouds collide with the hilly slopes of the Western Ghats, Kerala becomes a rain, revival, and festive orchestra. It is the time when life blossoms in all the nooks and corners, buds ...

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, ...