Stories from a wanderer

Kerala, one of the southern states in India is blessed by mother nature. The state boasts of a coastline almost running across its length, abundant green cover, hill stations with tea plantations and huge spread of backwaters. If you drive across the countryside, the roads are lined up with either the tea plantations or spice gardens. You can virtually smell the aroma of raw spices. Truly called as “ God’s own country ”. During a visit to Kerala few years back, we got the opportunity to stay onboard the houseboats. We started from  Kumarakom  which is famous for  backwater tourism . The houseboats are literally like a resort on water, equipped with all modern amenities. Houseboat on Vembanad Lake The floating Resort Houseboat: Cutting through the waters Our boat had 2 air-conditioned cabins for guests with all modern amenities, a dining area, kitchen and the best part was small cushioned sitting space along the edges of the boat. The experience of sitting ther