Kerala’s Kadamakudy village, made of 14 islands near Kochi, is completely shaped by water, with canals and paddy fields everywhere. Visitors can reach it by car, bus, taxi, or ferry. Other water villages include Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Munroe Island, Kollam, and Kottayam. Kerala is now listed among Rough Guide’s top 26 destinations for 2026.