Overnight Houseboat Cruise
20 hours | Easy | Includes all meals; price varies by season and boat type
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Things to do in Alappuzha
Kerala, India
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Canoe Ride in Narrow Canals
3 hours | Easy | Paddled canoe for close backwater views
Pathiramanal Island
A beautiful, uninhabited island on Vembanad Lake, accessible only by boat, and a paradise for migratory bird watching. | 13 km
Marari Beach
A pristine, quiet beach lined with coconut palms, offering a peaceful alternative to Alappuzha Beach. | 11 km
Houseboat gliding through backwaters
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
Sunset on Marari Beach
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
Pristine canal reflections in the morning
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
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Good first tap
Cruise the serene backwaters on a traditional houseboat, watch village life along the canals, and relax on Alappuzha Beach.
Travel tip
For a budget-friendly option, use the state government water transport ferries which charge less than 20 INR to cross the backwaters.
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