Sunset Views from a Kerala Houseboat: Best Spots to Watch From

The wide, open stretches of Vembanad Lake near Kumarakom and the Punnamada backwaters near Alleppey are widely considered the best spots to watch the sunset during a houseboat cruise.

Most cruise itineraries are timed so the boat is anchored in open water right around sunset, giving guests an unobstructed view over the lake as the sky turns orange and gold.

For the best photographs, head to the front of the sundeck about twenty minutes before sunset, keep the horizon low in your frame, and use the silhouettes of coconut palms along the bank to add depth to your shot.