When it comes to exploring the Keralan backwaters, rice boats can only get you so far. To penetrate deeply into the area’s roadless core, you need to navigate canals that are far too narrow for a houseboat. Kayaks are perfect for this.

Your TransIndus guide will be with you every paddle stroke of the way, as you delve into the tunnels of vegetation shrouding Kuttinad’s myriad islands and hidden waterways – a greatway to experience village life close up.

You can add this experience to any tailor-made itinerary that includes a night on Kerala's backwaters.