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Kerala Backwaters

Where the water keeps time

About this place

A field guide to Kerala Backwaters.

Houseboats drift past coconut palms and paddy fields along 900km of interlinked lakes, rivers and canals.

Best for

Tiger spotting

Ideal season

Oct — Apr

Zones

6 safari zones

Avg. sighting

1 in 3 drives

The wild

What roams here.

Royal Bengal Tiger

252 individuals

Asian Elephant

1,100+ in corridor

Sloth Bear

Frequently sighted

Curated packages

3-day, 5-day, & long.

3 nightsper couple

First safari weekender

₹48k

all inclusive

2 jeep safaris
All meals
Airport transfer

Explore stays

5 nightsper couple

Classic wildlife retreat

₹82k

all inclusive

4 safaris (dawn + dusk)
Spa credit
Naturalist talks

Explore stays

7 nightsper couple

Immersive expedition

₹140k

all inclusive

6 safaris across zones
Private tracker
Photography session

Explore stays

Where to stay

Resorts in Kerala Backwaters.

All stays

Kumarakom Lake Resort

4.7

Vembanad Lake, Kerala

Heritage villas on the Vembanad

₹22,500/ night