Sunset over the Kerala backwaters

About My Kerala Holiday

Houseboats on Vembanad Lake
A Kathakali performer in traditional make-up

My Kerala Holidays Planned by People Who Live Here

My Kerala Holiday is an Alappuzha-based travel company that has been arranging houseboat cruises and Kerala tours for families, couples and groups from across India and abroad. We work directly with houseboat owners on Punnamada, Vembanad and Kainakary, and with trusted hotels and drivers in Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kochi, Kovalam and Wayanad. Every itinerary is planned around realistic drive times, the season and the way you like to travel, so your Kerala holiday feels relaxed rather than rushed.
  • Registered with Kerala Tourism partners

  • Secure UPI, card and bank payments

  • Clear cancellation and refund policy

  • 24/7 on-trip phone support

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Tea plantations in Munnar

Our Mission

To show travellers the real Kerala: quiet backwaters, working tea estates, village kitchens and living art forms, through trips that are safe, comfortable and fairly priced.

Our Promise

We only recommend boats, hotels and drivers we have personally checked, and we stay reachable on the phone from the moment you land until you fly home.

Responsible Travel

We work with local owners and crews, encourage plastic-free cruises and support the backwater communities that make Kerala so special.

Why Travel with My Kerala Holiday

Local knowledge, inspected boats and honest prices

5,000+ Happy Guests

Families, couples and groups have cruised and toured Kerala with us, many of them returning for a second trip.

Fair, Transparent Pricing

Rates are quoted in rupees with GST shown clearly. No hidden fuel, crew or meal charges on the houseboat.

Quick Confirmation

Share your dates and we confirm boat availability and a written plan, usually the same day.

Local Guides

English and Hindi-speaking drivers and guides who know the back roads, viewpoints and the best local food.

Inspected Houseboats

Every boat we list is checked for safety equipment, clean cabins and a licensed crew before the season.

Tailor-made Itineraries

Honeymoon, family, Ayurveda or wildlife: we build the route around your interests and pace.

Moments from God's Own Country

Backwaters, tea hills, beaches and festivals our guests love
Nehru Trophy snake boat race on Punnamada Lake
Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
Athirappilly waterfalls
Caparisoned elephants at Thrissur Pooram
The red cliffs of Varkala beach

Guest reviews

Notes from travellers who stayed on the boat.

★★★★★

Quiet night on the water

The cabin was spotless, the karimeen fry at lunch was the best we had in Kerala, and sunset on the deck near Kainakary was unforgettable.

★★★★★

Easy to book for the family

We chose a three-bedroom premium boat for three generations. The team sent the jetty location and timings well in advance.

★★★★☆

Good food, calm route

The cruise stayed on the wider Vembanad stretch and the crew were polite and helpful. Appam and stew for breakfast was a highlight.

★★★★★

Perfect honeymoon stop

Munnar, then a private houseboat and two days in Kovalam. Every transfer was on time and the driver knew the best tea stalls.

★★★★★

Great for our office group

Twelve of us on a day cruise with lunch. Spacious upper deck, clean washrooms and a fair price.

★★★★★

Kerala made simple

Our seven-day itinerary covered Kochi, Thekkady and Alleppey without feeling rushed. Would book again.

Kerala Travel Guides and Tips

Seasonal advice, houseboat know-how and destination guides written by our Alappuzha team to help you plan a better Kerala trip.