A collection of traditional Keralan houseboats offering guests character and comfort on the waterways of South Kerala.

Traditional Iceboats
Freshly cooked meals on board
AC

Lakes & Lagoons, located in Alleppey on South Kerala’s lush backwaters, have a fleet of 25 traditional Houseboats (or Riceboats) ranging from comfortable Deluxe boats to their more luxury Premium boats. All offer plenty of the character and charm you would expect from these traditional Kettuvalloms, as they are also known, which were once used to transport goods from the isolated villages in to the larger towns, before the network of roads and bridges were developed.

The boats themselves range in size from one bedroom up to three bedroom in the larger Premium boats, and all have seating areas for relaxing in and dining. AC is available on all boats, but do note that on the Deluxe Boats the AC is turned on only at night, between 9pm and 6am. On the premium boats the AC is available throughout the cruise. Premium boats have more plush furnishings and a slightly larger menu, but the food is often the highlight on all boats with freshly cooked traditional Keralan cuisine on offer.

Normally, you would board the boat at around 12 noon, spend the afternoon cruising through the backwaters experiencing life on the edge of the water and the more remote interior villages and communities, before docking at around 5/5:30pm where the boat will remain stationary for the night. Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are all served on board and the following morning, breakfast is served before you disembark. Two night cruises and day cruises are also available.