The backwaters near Kumarakom, Kerala State, India, Asia

Backwaters of Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Asia

Kerala boatman ferrying local villagers across the backwaters in wooden dugout canoe, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia

Dugout canoes among water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in a canal of backwaters, Kumarakom, Kerala state, South India, Asia

Houseboat among water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in a canal of backwaters at Kumarakom, Kerala state, South India, Asia

Houseboat among water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in a canal of backwaters at Kumarakom, Kerala state, South India, Asia

Church surrended by water hyacinth in a canal of backwaters at Kumarakom, Kerala state, South India, Asia

Kettuvallum (houseboat) on lagoon in backwaters, Kumarakom, Kerala, India

Hindu temple almost concealed behind palm trees on the edge of the backwaters, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia

India Kerala Kumarakom backwaters Taj Garden Retreat Hotel dance performance

India Kerala backwaters indian people in canoe

India Kerala backwaters indian people in canoe

India Kerala Kumarakom backwaters Taj Garden Retreat Hotel dance performance

Kettuvallom Houseboat, Kumarakom Backwaters, Kerala, India, Asia