From rice barges to floating suites : History of houseboats in Kerala’s backwaters
One of the most well-known sights in Kerala is the serene houseboats cruising through the backwaters, and yeah, it really is a sight. Thousands of tourists choose these floating retreats each year to soak up the splendor of the canals, especially around Alappuzha. But Kerala’s houseboats didn’t start out as airy, air-conditioned suites with sunset …
