Very nice

For sure go on a houseboat - it really is magical, and Ive been living in Kerala for several months, so Im used to it - still in awe: its gorgeous, mellow, the MOST relaxing chill pretty experience.HOWEVER: Bens Holidays - please go with another company. We witnessed the owner (manager?) being so cruel to the staff. That was enough, but then even though we were on an empty houseboat and there were four open, empty rooms, he insisted that we all stay in one room, two of us on the floor, or pay 7000 ($140) for an extra room. Again: there was no one else on the boat. I explained to him that :a) I live here and have people visiting several times, and Id be happy to bring in repeat business, b) Id be happy to pay 2000 ($40) - its all free money for him at that point, but no, 7000 or nothing. He wasnt paying any more for food, or staff, or gas - this is to use one bed that isnt being used anyhow. Very strange and short-sighted. He then put padlocks on the other doors, which I found offensive.Also, his boats are decorated like Scarface/70s porn - for sure not traditional or charming in any way.There is so much competition on the backwaters that there must be a more worthy company. Im going back in March and Ill post about the next company I go with, but please dont go with this guy - hes a you-know-what.

Rainy season is best for house boat.. price are starting from below ten thousand to various according to there quality and facilities... try to bring fish from market and the chef will make it for you in the boat ..that way you can save lot of money , because usually they stop in some shops while boating for buying fish if we want , that coast a high price

Awesome beauty of the backwaters and you get to see the village life in close quarters

Nice atmosphere with different feelings

I had hired a houseboat for my one day and overnight cruise of the backwaters

Nice atmosphere and awesome architecture

Wasnt sure

Good Service

Awesome

Boring

Super experience

Must visit