India Cruises & Houseboats -- From the famous houseboats anchored on the reflected lakes of Kashmir, up in the north of India, to the thatched rice boats floating through the sleepy backwaters of Kerala, India poses a wide selection of boating experiences. While many hand-picked houseboats provide magical private getaways, an array of Cruise vessels also offer captivating ways to explore some of the more remote parts of the country.